Best Blockchain Bea Podcasts (2025)

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#260 - VC Investing in Emerging Markets with Beyond Capital Ventures’ Eva Yazhari 32:48

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Eva Yazhari, the General Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led impact venture capital firm. On the show, we discuss: The compelling opportunity for early stage investing in Africa and India How venture capital differs in emerging markets What she looks for when investing in a startup And more…

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#259 - IPO and Digital Asset Market Trends with Cohen's Head of SPAC Investment Banking, Brandon Sun and Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, Christian Lopez 38:35

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On today’s show, we welcome special guests, Brandon Sun, Cohen’s Managing Director and Head of SPAC Investment Banking, and Christian Lopez, Cohen’s Managing Director and Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets. Cohen is a full-service boutique investment bank focused on advising leading and emerging companies across sectors to address their strategi…

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#258 - Bitcoin as a Core Treasury Asset with ReserveOne’s Jaime Leverton and Sebastian Bea 41:44

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On today’s show we welcome special guests, ReserveOne’s CEO Jaime Leverton and President Sebastian Bea. ReserveOne is a newly formed, first-of-its-kind digital asset management firm inspired by the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile. On the show, we discuss: Their “bitcoin moment” and what initially got them interes…

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#257 - Crypto Treasury Companies with Upexi’s CSO Brian Rudick and Meteora’s CIO Vik Mittal 39:21

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On today’s show we welcome special guests, Upexi’s Chief Strategy Officer, Brian Rudick and Meteora Capital’s Chief Investment Officer, Vik Mittal. Brian and Vik have been involved in the creation of crypto treasury companies and are experts in the space. Upexi is a Solana Treasury Company. On the show, we discuss: What is a crypto treasury company…

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#256 - Quant Investing in Digital Assets with Starkiller Capital CIO Leigh Drogen 41:25

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, CIO of Starkiller Capital, Leigh Drogen. Starkiller Capital is an institutional investment firm applying quantitative data-driven strategies to blockchain based digital assets. On the show we discuss: Core tenets of their approach to crypto investing Trend following and yield farming in crypto Their approac…

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#255 - Trends in Private Credit with Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi 31:00

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in directly originated senior secured loans issued by U.S. middle market companies. On the show, we discuss: Why investors should co…

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#254 - Gold Investing with American Gold Exchange President Dana Samuelson 30:54

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, American Gold Exchange President, Dana Samuelson. American Gold Exchange is a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales. On the show, we discuss: Why investors should own gold as an investment If Trump’s election effects the bull case fo…

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#253 - The Nuclear Revolution with Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan 31:11

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan. Mirion designs, manufactures, and provides radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring products to the nuclear power and medical markets. On the show, we discuss: The path from private equity ownership to the public markets The macro bull case for the nuclear…

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#252 - State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond 50:29

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On today’s show, listen to Julian and Mike have a live discussion on the State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond. On the show, we discuss: The opportunities within global equities, including the sector we are most bullish on Why investors should stay away from fixed income and which investments allocators should use for yield The outlook for…

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#251 - A Systematic Approach to Crypto Investing with Martin Green of Cambrian Asset Management 29:32

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, the co-CIO of Cambrian Asset Management, Martin Green. Cambrian is a quantitative investment firm for digital assets. On the show, we discuss: Cambrian’s approach to crypto investing and how it is differentiated Navigating crypto’s volatility and macro events including the FTX bankruptcy Keys to success and…

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#250 - Navigating the Real Estate Market with Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman 27:33

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman. Whitestone REIT is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that primarily owns, operates, and redevelops retail community-centered properties in Texas and Arizona. On the show we discuss: The thesis behind Whitestone’s focus on community and neighborhood centers The …

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#249 - SPAC Market Update with Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal 38:18

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal, his second time on the podcast. Meteora Capital is an investment firm specializing in SPAC-related instruments in both public and private companies. On the show, we discuss: What has happened in the SPAC market over the past 24 months Meteora’s approach to investi…

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#248 - AI in Investing with Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli 30:38

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On today’s show, we welcome special guest, Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli. Mohammad helps funds to realize the benefit of artificial intelligence for alternative asset investment by providing AI education and tailored AI strategy, and by implementing the proprietary InvestAI technology. These include using AI for both alpha generation …

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Absolute Return Podcast #247: Racehorse Investing and Wagering with EQB Founder Jeffrey Seder 32:40

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On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Jeffrey Seder, founder of EQB, a company that provides thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, breeding, and racing management services. On the show, we discuss: What got him into the business of thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, and breeding The basics of horse racing betting A look into the advanc…

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#246 - Short Selling with Muddy Waters’ Carson Block 48:14

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March 13, 2024 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Carson Block of Muddy Waters. Carson is an activist short seller who conducts in-depth fundamental short analysis focused on business fraud, accounting fraud, and fundamental problems. On the show, we discuss: His fortuitous path to short selling as a profession Sino Forest and the short …

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ETHDenver 2024 with Founder John Paller: DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and RFK Jr. 1:10:45

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Prepare for a deep dive into the epic ETHDenver 2024 with founder, John Paller. John shares how ETHDenver has grown to the premiere event it is today and how the festival fosters cutting-edge blockchain innovations, while also having a lively discussion with RBV's Drew Austin that you CANNOT miss! Plus, get a sneak peek at the star-studded speaker …

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Unleashing Bitcoin's Potential with Kyle Ellicott of Bitcoin Frontier Fund 1:02:36

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On this episode, Drew Austin welcomes Kyle Ellicott, partner at Stacks Ventures to the show to discuss everything Bitcoin! Some topics they dive into include: The Rise of Smart Contracts and Applications on Bitcoin An intro to the Stacks network and how it brings smart contracts and programmability to Bitcoin through its layer 2 solution. The upcom…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Flow: Crescendo Launch 14:59

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Sean Robb, Technical Product Lead and User Experience at Flow Blockchain discusses Flow's Crescendo network upgrade and bringing EVM to the mainstream. Learn how this launch will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine to Flow, which will make it easier for developers to build and deploy Ethereum-based applications on Flow. Flow is a layer one blockchain bu…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Powering the Next Gaming Giant 32:44

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This RBV Summit 2024 panel sheds light on the evolution of blockchain gaming. Learn from this expert panel as they dive into topics such as asset ownership, royalties, and strategizing with a focus on mainstream appeal. Tune and in and discover the potential of blockchain gaming and how charting a path towards mass adoption is happening right now! …

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Fenwick: Top 10 Don'ts from Our Learnings as Web3 Attorneys 22:29

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Fenwick's Andrew Alberton, Corporate Partner, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency and Senior Associate Benjamin Helfman share insights on building a valuable business and avoiding common legal pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of message discipline, avoiding market manipulation, and considering regulations. Fenwick helps teams structure their businesses…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Convergence of FinTech & Alt Assets: Future Trends & Opportunities 30:25

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This panel from RBV Summit 2024 delves into the convergence of fintech and alternative assets, the opportunities for investors, and how progress is being driven through innovations by a plethora of ingenuity and passion within the space. Unlock a broader understanding from these experts as they cover everything from accessibility to ownership to th…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Living in an Immersive Digital World 28:58

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This panel discussion is your roadmap to navigating the exciting world of the metaverse and its investment potential! Tune in as our expert panelists of builders give insights on the future commerce, interaction, and innovation within the ever-expanding immersive digital world. Participating Panelists: - Drew Austin, Managing Partner, Red Beard Ven…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Hedgey. Ready for Launch: The Work Behind a Token Launch 28:23

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This discussion from RBV Summit 2024 on the complexities of token launches offers insights from our expert panelists that you cannot miss! Learn the importance of having a healthy distribution of tokens, considering factors like regulations and funding, and building an experience that activates the governance power of the token at DAO launch. Parti…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Keynote Address 28:45

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This is the keynote address from Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024, RBV's first ever innovation summit. RBV Managing partner Drew Austin sets the stage, along with Liat Aaronson of Horizon Labs Ventures, for a two-day event full of an insane amount of knowledge, insight, and high level discussion. Get ready for the summit as RBV showcases their alignm…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | The Opportunity of Live Sports Entertainment in an On-Demand World 26:57

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The fan experience and content distribution within live sports entertainment is rapidly changing and this panel discussion from RBV Summit 2024 covers it all, in detail! Tune in and explore how the fan experience is being redefined! Participating Panelists: - Jake Craven, Head of Product, Knights of Degen - Ted Moskovitz, Co-Owner, Texas Ranchers (…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Meditation Session: Tripp 10:56

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Take a moment with this focused meditation session hosted by the founder and CEO of TRIPP, Nanea Reeves. TRIPP is the most trusted digital wellness platform for the metaverse and during RBV Summit 2024, Nanea took the time to host this amazing guided meditation. Host: - Nanea Reeves, Founder/CEO, TRIPP Red Beard Ventures : https://redbeard.ventures…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Digital Arts and Collectibles 31:29

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Taken from the 2024 Red Beard Ventures Summit, this awesome panel explored the future of digital art and NFTs. Get a thorough discussion on the balance between free content and scarcity, the role of storytelling in digital goods, and the connection between physical and digital collectibles. Panel Participants: - Roger Dickerman, Founder, Artifex - …

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | DeFi and the Financial Revolution 28:04

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Time to demystify DeFi and crypto with leading experts! This RBV 2024 Summit panel uncovers cutting-edge trends like tokenized assets, bridging traditional finance, and more. Get ready to explore and learn! Participating Panelists: - Mitchell Wilburn, Principal, Red Beard Ventures - Jerome Faury, CEO, Immersve - Stefan Rust, Founder, Truflation - P…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Making Sense of the Space Ecosystem 25:42

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Space! The final frontier...Blast off into this RBV Summit 2024 panel on the booming space economy. Although we have rocket scientists on the panel, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how the space industry is no longer science fiction. Participating Panelists: - Aidan Gold, Managing Partner, HyperGuap VC - Asad Malik, CEO, iRocket - Sassie …

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | How Can Startups Win the AI Revolution? 39:42

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With AI booming, this important panel from RBV Summit 2024 focuses on how startups can stay ahead of the curve. Drew Austin of RBV hosts this panel full of experts from the world of AI to discuss everything from maintaining a competitive edge to the impact of artificial general intelligence on businesses. Planning and preparation help get wins, and…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Denarii Labs Tokenomics Workshop (Tokenomics in 20 Minutes) 21:05

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It's a tokenomics bootcamp...in 20 minutes! Denarii Labs Tokenomics Designer Vincent Ramsey gives this crash course in tokenomics to help you understand token systems that power thriving crypto communities. Host: Vincent Ramsey, Tokenomics Designer, Denarii Labs Main Topics: - How cross-chain airdrops and meme coins are shaping the landscape - Equi…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Investing in Tokens and Equity 29:14

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RBV Summit 2024's expert panel on the world of crypto and blockchain investments. Get insight and wisdom from experts who understand the challenges crypto startups and VCs face regularly. Participating Panelists: - Drew Austin, Managing Partner, Red Beard Ventures - Fernando Gouveia, Managing Partner, Compa Capital - Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Transforming Industries with Real-World Blockchain Applications 29:07

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The potential of decentralized cloud computing is on the main stage of RBV Summit 2024, as RBV's Elana Gold hosts this panel of insiders to discuss AI and real-world blockchain applications. From privacy solutions to cost cutting, blockchain applications are transforming industries, and this insightful panel covers it all in detail. Participating P…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | The Impact of ZK Proofs in Emerging Ventures 27:39

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The power of privacy is in our hands with this exciting discussion on Zero Knowledge Proofs, aka ZK Proofs! Ever wonder how you could verify your age to buy a drink or get a discount, without giving away your birth date? This conversation on ZK proofs from RBV Summit 2024 shines a light on how solutions are being built with this game changing techn…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | VC PANEL: Investing & Managing Angel Syndicates 30:23

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A detailed discussion on fundraising strategies for frontier technology investments through syndicates, including managing expectations with founders regarding unpredictable fundraising amounts, demonstrating viable paths to liquidity for investors, and performing diligent technical validation of deep tech opportunities. Some topics Include: 1. Man…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Advancements in AI Impacting Robotics and Automation 27:28

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The pending robot invasion is closer than you think! Or maybe it is not really an invasion, but more of an immersion as robots and AI become more and more a part of our daily lives! Discover the advancements being made in AI that are impacting robotics and automation with two incredibly knowledgeable expert panelists that joined us for RBV Summit 2…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | The Future of Creator Tooling 32:39

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The creative revolution is alive during this RBV Summit 2024 panel on the intersection of AI and human ingenuity! Learn from experts on the future of creator tooling, AI as a sidekick, deepfakes, and so much more! Panelists: - Adam Posner, Founder, NHP Talent Group - Alex Casassovici, Founder, Azarus - Falon Fatemi, Co-Founder/CEO, Fireside Chat - …

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Innovations that Make Climate Cool 32:31

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An important and complex talk on the future of sustainability with this RBV Summit 2024 panel, as MIke Flanigan of Seasats and Alan Perlstein of California Cultured share their expertise and discuss groundbreaking solutions for a healthier planet. Participating Panelists: - Elana Gold (Dickman), Partner, Red Beard Ventures - Mike Flanigan, CEO, Sea…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Trends & innovations in Biotech 31:03

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Drew Austin welcomes two experts in the Biotech field to discuss discoveries in psychedelics, cancer treatment, and more. Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO/Co-founder of Humane Genomics and Sam Clark, Founder/CEO of Terran Biosciences highlight how biotech is offering amazing opportunities for investments in scientific innovation. Participating Panelists: …

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | What is Needed for AR/VR to Reach Mainstream Adoption? 31:49

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Dive into the future of immersive tech with this panel from the RBV Summit 2024, as our panelists unpack the latest buzz surrounding Apple's Vision Pro headset and discuss the key issues shaping the VR/AR landscape. Panel Participants: - Michael Gold, Venture Partner, Red Beard Ventures - Jeri Ellsworth, CEO, Tilt Five - Mark Studholme, Co-founder,…

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Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Digital Arts and Collectibles 28:56

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Taken from the 2024 Red Beard Ventures Summit, this awesome panel explored the future of digital art and NFTs. Get a thorough discussion on the balance between free content and scarcity, the role of storytelling in digital goods, and the connection between physical and digital collectibles. Panel Participants: - Roger Dickerman, Founder, Artifex - …

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Disrupting the Ticketing Industry with Get Protocol's Maarten Bloemers 49:27

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In this episode of Red Beard Radio, Drew Austin chats with Maarten Bloemers, the co-founder and CEO of the blockchain-based ticketing solution Get Protocol! Find out how Get Protocol aims to empower artists and event organizers by enabling decentralized and permissionless ticketing. In an industry that has some giants and what some consider a "brok…

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The Summit, The Financial Revolution, and More: RBV in 2024 44:26

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In this first episode of the new year, Elana and Drew discuss their personal goals for 2024, what's in store for Red Beard Ventures this year (including the big RBV Summit in February), sourcing deals that will thrive in the upcoming bull market, and so much more! 2024 is bound to be a year full of deal flow, collaboration, and learning, so tune in…

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Unveiling Crypto & Web3 Investment Secrets: A Fireside Chat on VC Strategies, Trends & More! 59:39

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Taken from an insightful fireside chat, Drew Austin hosts this discussion on what investors are seeking in the innovative spaces of crypto and Web3, from current trends to investment strategies, team and product evaluations, and tech perspectives. The topics discussed during this conversation could help shape your approach to fundraising, token des…

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#245 - Institutional Real Estate Investing with Hodes Weill Founder Doug Weill 27:53

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December 17, 2023 - On today’s episode we welcome special guest, Hodes Weill Managing Partner and Co-founder, Doug Weill. Hodes Weill is a leading, global capital advisory firm focused on the real estate and real assets investment and funds management industry. On the show, we discuss: How real estate plays a role in investment portfolios Which seg…

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How Carro is Changing the World of E-Commerce for Top Brands Like Netflix, Barstool, and TikTok 1:02:02

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Carro is a B2B SaaS company that enables any e-commerce company to sell products from the world's best brands without spending capital upfront, making inventory commitments, or handling fulfillment. Carro is already working with some of the top brands and companies in the commerce space including NBC, Netflix, Tiktok, Flip, Barstool, Univision and …

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Episode 14: RBV x Eric Satz / Alto 1:02:31

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On this episode, Elana and Drew are joined by the CEO & Founder of Alto, Eric Satz, as they discuss everything alternative assets. Tune in as Eric describes how Alto aims to democratize access to alternative assets by making the process of self-directed IRA investing simple, accessible, and easy for anyone to do (think what TurboTax did for self-fi…

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Episode 13: RBV x Sassie Duggleby / Venus Aerospace 50:34

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On this episode, Drew and Elana welcome Sassie Duggleby, Co-Founder/CEO at Venus Aerospace. Sassie discusses how Venus Aerospace is working toward connecting the world unlike any technology has before, in their quest to build a hypersonic space plane to enable 1-hour global transport that gets you "Home For Dinner". That's right! We are talking hyp…

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Up Only Mode - Are NFT's Back? 57:33

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Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. Episode 12, 'Current Crypto Breakdown,' Co-hosted by Tyler Warner, NFT Lead at Lucky Trader. In this episode, we provide valuable insights for accredited investors, angel investors, and entrepreneurs interested in the intersection of web3, crypto, and frontier tech. Tyler analyzes the l…

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Disrupting the Music Industry…Again. 57:36

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Tune in to this fascinating podcast episode as we sit down with Marcus Feistl, the COO of Limewire, to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry in the age of AI. 🤖🎶 Marcus Feistl: https://twitter.com/marcusfeistl?lang=en Red Beard Ventures : https://redbeard.ventures/ Angel List Syndicate: https://venture.angellist.com/red-beard…