Web3 Breakdowns
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Web3 Breakdowns is a series of conversations exploring innovation in the decentralized internet. Each episode will focus on a different topic - we will cover NFT projects, crypto assets, blockchain-based protocols, and businesses being built with Web3 architecture. We will talk to founders, artists, investors and influencers to understand this emerging ecosystem. Visit joincolossus.com to..
Web3 Breakdowns
6d ago
My guest today is Aaron Edelheit, the CEO and Portfolio Manager at Mindset Capital. Aaron has spent his career practicing value investing in overlooked industries, like housing after the 2008 recession or Cannabis today. But we start the conversation by talking about another overlooked topic- burnout and the importance of disengaging from work. We then talk about the Cannabis industry, the myths and opportunities, and why Aaron raised a venture fund to invest in Cannabis beverages. This is a timely conversation, recorded just ahead of the news that the DEA will reschedule Cannabis, providing a ..read more
Web3 Breakdowns
2w ago
My guest this week is Brutus Clay. Brutus is the Chairman and CEO of Runnymede Farms, the oldest operating thoroughbred farm in Kentucky. He takes us through the fascinating world of breeding and racing thoroughbreds. We talk about the buy side in this industry and the similarity to Venture Capital and Private Equity.
We end by talking about the horse racing industry and the beautiful story of the horse called Cody’s Wish. Please enjoy this unique conversation with Brutus Clay.
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Web3 Breakdowns
3w ago
Today we are revisiting this great episode with Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. He takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the Red Sea crisis, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Jim Bianco.
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Web3 Breakdowns
1M ago
My guest today is Yossi Levi, better known as Car Dealership Guy, who has quickly become one of the most popular voices in the auto industry. Last year, I spoke to CDG about the US Car Market and the business model of car dealerships. Today's conversation covers Yossi's personal story and media business. We start with a quick overview of his fascinating backstory, from a used car dealer to tech entrepreneur to now a media founder. We then dig into his media business, talking about the business model, target audience, and the content treadmill. We end the conversation with a section on the US c ..read more
Web3 Breakdowns
1M ago
My guest today is Paul Goodrich. Paul has spent his career organizing labor unions and fighting for labor rights. Today, he is the Vice President of Laborers' Union Local 151, a Massachusetts-based labor union for construction workers. In this episode, he makes a persuasive case for why we need labor unions and shows us the nuts and bolts of how they operate. Coming from Wall Street, which doesn't have the best view of Labor unions, it was very interesting and educative to hear from the other side. Please enjoy this conversation with Paul Goodrich.
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Web3 Breakdowns
2M ago
My guest this week is the Anthony Pompliano, better known as Pomp. Pomp is an investor, entrepreneur and one of the biggest media personalities in the world of crypto. In today's conversation, we talk about Pomp’s early career, his evolution as a capital allocator, and how he views public and private investing today. We also talk about his early career at Facebook, his media business, and of course, Crypto. Please enjoy this conversation with Pomp.
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Web3 Breakdowns
2M ago
My guest this week is Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital. From making millions through poker before the age of 21, to going viral for an article on negotiation, to being hired personally by Naval Ravikant to be a crypto VC, Haseeb’s life could be a Netflix movie. We dive into that backstory and all he’s learned about the relationship between work, money, and happiness. We also talk about the Bitcoin ETF, Dragonfly Capital, his biggest miss as a VC, and how he approaches investing today. Please enjoy this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Haseeb Qureshi.
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Web3 Breakdowns
3M ago
My guest today is Edward Woodford, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zero Hash. Zero Hash builds software that allows businesses to launch crypto products quickly, simply, and compliantly. This is Edward’s second startup, and we start with his backstory before exploring crypto's major use cases like payments, tokenization, remittances, and payroll. We also cover the US regulatory landscape, his take on the ecosystem today, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Edward Woodford.
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Web3 Breakdowns
3M ago
My guest today is George Robertson. George is a highly interesting and contrarian investor who started on Wall Street way back in 1981. We start this conversation with a few incredible stories from his colorful career. George then makes a compelling case for why the Fed no longer has any power and what’s really happening with the economy. We end the conversation with another provocative claim on the market for US treasuries. Please enjoy this conversation with George Robertson.
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Web3 Breakdowns
3M ago
My guest today is David Kalk. David used to run Peter Thiel’s Macro Fund and is currently the CIO of Reflexive Capital where he spends most of his time managing the Crypto-focussed Liquid Trading fund. We start the conversation by asking where we are in the new regime. We then talk about reflexivity and how it applies in crypto. We also cover his trading process, how he evaluates new tokens, Solana's resurgence, the Bitcoin ETF and more. Please enjoy this conversation with David Kalk.
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