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Holistic Investment w Constantin Kogan
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This Podcast is dedicated to holistic investments, fundraising, mental breakthroughs, critical thinking, unlimited opportunities, decentralized economy, and inner evolution. Mixed with humor, technology advancement, and paradigm shift.
All this, plus much more through a lense of interviews of best hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, investors, industry experts, analysts, traders, and technocrats (in a nutshell talented and successful human beings).
All this, plus much more through a lense of interviews of best hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, investors, industry experts, analysts, traders, and technocrats (in a nutshell talented and successful human beings).
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In this eye-opening episode, Animoca Brands co-founder & chairman Yat Siu joins host Constantin Kogan to unpack his extraordinary journey - from a 15-year-old Austrian kid coding MIDI software on Atari and getting paid via mailed checks, to building one of the first ISPs in Hong Kong, dominating early mobile gaming (200M+ downloads!), and getting deplatformed overnight by Apple in 2012.Yat Siu reveals:💸 How Apple "hacked" their own App Store rules and removed hundreds of their TOP 20 games despite market leadership💸 Why centralized platforms stole our data (and how Web3 gives it back via true digital property rights)💸 The VC model is broken - corporations with trillions in cash should build ecosystems, not extract💸 Growing up behind the Iron Curtain, witnessing real communism, Tiananmen Square on TV, and the fall of the Berlin Wall💸 From professional musician (piano, flute, cello) to accidental tech pioneer via CompuServe bulletin boards💸 Investing in 600+ Web3 projects (Sandbox, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs) as the "ultimate altcoin bet"💸 Why NFTs = digital culture & status symbols💸 Launching Mocaverse & Mocha Debt - reputation systems, user-paid airdrops, and the end of $900B inefficient ads💡Why Watch?Yat reveals how digital property rights are the foundation of true online freedom. From dominating Apple’s charts in 2011 to betting everything on NFTs in 2018, this is the origin story of Web3 gaming — told by the man who invested early in Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Decentraland, and built The Sandbox."If you have a government that changes the rules on you all the time, you can't build consistently. The VC model will change or die. Web3 is the antidote." — Yat Siu💡 Subscribe for more Web3 deep dives🔔 Like if you believe in digital property rights************Follow Yat Siu:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatsiu/?originalSubdomain=hk🔗 X: https://x.com/ysiu?lang=en************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan?sub_confirmation=1************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro01:15 – Who is Yat Siu? A "third culture kid" who lived through the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the rise of China09:28 – From Philharmonic Musician to Atari Coder at Age 15 — writing MIDI software on CompuServe in the 1980s18:10 – Getting hired by Atari as a teenager via bulletin boards (pre-internet!)23:53 – Building Hong Kong’s first ISP, selling to IBM, and pioneering open-source email at global scale27:41 – The Pivot to Web3: Why decentralization was always the soul of the internet32:59 – The Night Apple Deleted 200+ Apps Overnight — the event that birthed Animoca’s Web3 mission40:21 – Deplatformed by the Australian Stock Exchange for "gaming + tokens" in 201943:21 – Acquiring The Sandbox in 2018 - building the decentralized Minecraft50:53 – Investing in 600+ Web3 projects: Why altcoins win Bitcoin long-term56:09 – Introducing Mocha Debt & Mochaverse - digital ID, reputation systems, and the future of airdrops59:58 – Are NFTs Dead? Why culture, scarcity, and community will make them multi-billion-dollar assets01:05:02 – Blitz Round: 1984, extortion during IBM sale, fatherhood, and tokenizing consciousness#Web3 #BlockchainGaming #NFTs #AnimocaBrands #CryptoInvesting #DigitalOwnership #TheSandbox #Mocaverse #ConstantinKogan #HolisticInvestments #YatSiu
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Wyatt Lonergan, a visionary investor at VanEck Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey of becoming a key player in Web3 and blockchain innovation. Wyatt’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and a passion for building the future of finance. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a crypto enthusiast, or simply curious about Web3, this episode is packed with insights on stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized assets, and venture capital.What You'll Learn:💸 How Wyatt’s early travels to China shaped his entrepreneurial mindset 💸 The pivotal moment that sparked his fascination with blockchain and crypto 💸 Lessons learned from Circle Ventures and how they’re shaping VanEck Ventures💸 Why stablecoins are the "gateway drug" to crypto and their role in tokenized cash💸 VanEck’s investment thesis and what they look for in founders 💸 Exciting verticals like DePIN and AI in crypto, and why they’re undervalued 💸 Wyatt’s advice for first-time founders pitching to VCsThe future of tokenized assets and the convergence of equity and tokens💡 Why Watch?Wyatt’s journey is a testament to following curiosity and embracing adventure. From launching an e-commerce business in China to investing in groundbreaking Web3 projects like Legion and Czar, his story will inspire you to think big and stay resilient. If you’re curious about how blockchain is transforming finance or want to learn how to pitch to top VCs, this episode is for you!What’s your biggest takeaway from Wyatt’s journey? Are you excited about stablecoins, DePIN, or AI in crypto? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more inspiring Web3 and venture capital content.************Follow Wyatt Lonergan :🔗 LinkedIn: / wyattlonergan 🔗 X: https://x.com/wyatt_lonergan************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 01:25 - Early Years01:54 - Kickstarting a Career in Tech and E-commerce02:24 - Building Brands and Learning Product Development02:53 - Discovering Crypto: Bitcoin’s Rise in China03:49 - The Ethereum ICO and Internet Capital Formation04:45 - Joining Seed Invest and Pioneering Regulations05:44 - Thrust into Crypto: Circle’s Acquisition06:41 - From Circle Ventures to VanEck Ventures08:08 - VanEck’s For-Profit Fund and Strategic Superpowers09:34 - Inside VanEck’s Entrepreneurial Culture11:29 - VanEck’s Early Bet on Bitcoin ETFs12:22 - Paving the Way for Crypto ETFs12:51 - VanEck’s Investment Thesis14:49 - The Future of Stablecoins16:42 - Stablecoins as Acquisition Tools18:09 - Why VanEck Backed This Capital Formation Platform21:29 - Stablecoins and Tokenized Cash24:16 - The Boom of Tokenized Assets and Payments27:07 - Czar: Uber for Stablecoins in the Global South30:19 - Stablecoins as a Tool for Value Preservation31:18 - Undervalued Verticals: DePin and AI in Crypto34:12 - Backing Compute Marketplaces and AI Talent36:37 - Crunch: A Marketplace for Decentralized Intelligence38:05 - VanEck’s Typical Investment Checks and Strategy40:30 - Top 3 Red Flags for Founders Pitching VCs43:21 - How Fast Can VanEck Move on a Deal?44:41 - The Ideal Way to Approach VanEck Ventures47:00 - Pitching Tips for First-Time Founders51:22 - Blitz Round58:31 - Final Thoughts
In this must-watch episode of Holistic Investments, host Constantin Kogan sits down with crypto veteran David J. Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company! With over 10 years in the game, David shares his wild journey: from pitching Bitcoin to Millennium hedge fund in 2013 (and getting rejected for lacking shorts!), co-founding Galaxy Digital with Mike Novogratz during the 2017 bull run, launching the 2nd Bitcoin ETF attempt (right after the Winklevoss twins), and now leading the charge in digital asset treasuries as CEO of BNB Network Company (NASDAQ: BNC).Why BNB? David breaks down why BNB is the "digital equity infrastructure" powering Binance's 290M users and 40% of global crypto trading volume – outpacing Coinbase's market share 8x! Backed by CZ's Easy Labs (largest investor) and Tangem Capital, CA Industries holds the biggest BNB treasury on the planet. Learn how this MicroStrategy-inspired strategy (but for BNB) could 10x your exposure without direct access to Binance in the US. David predicts BNB surpassing XRP by end of 2025 – and why tokenized stocks, 24/7 markets, and AI agents will supercharge BNB Chain over Ethereum.Key Highlights:💸 David’s early days in crypto (2011!) and missed opportunities.💸 The rise of digital asset treasuries: From Bitcoin to BNB.💸 Why BNB could surpass XRP and dominate AI & robotics transactions.💸 Pro tips for CFOs and retail investors on navigating crypto volatility.💸 David’s personal philosophy: Live, Create, Have Impact (LCHI).David's mantra: Crypto is the ultimate meritocracy & non-zero sum game – grow the pie with ethics! If you're a Bitcoin maxi, BNB bull, or TradFi curiousddd, this is your blueprint for 2025 gains. Don't chase hype – HODL smart like CZ preaches.👉 Subscribe to Holistic Investments for more crypto deep dives with legends like CZ's team!************Follow David J. Namdar:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namdar/?originalSubdomain=pr🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/namdar?lang=en🔗 Website: https://www.davidnamdar.com/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan?sub_confirmation=1************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 2:26 - Background and Entry into Crypto5:12 - Pitching Bitcoin and Founding SolidX8:56 - Advice to Younger Self10:30 - Journey to Galaxy Digital14:29 - Shaping Crypto Views17:07 - Current Role and BNB Treasury Strategy21:47 - Choosing BNB as a Reserve Asset24:28 - CZ's Involvement and Rumors25:38 - Passed Opportunities in Crypto26:58 - MicroStrategy's Success and Advice for Corporates30:17 - Bitcoin Maximalism vs. Diversification31:32 - Why BNB? Unique Properties and Proxy to Binance34:44 - Binance's Potential IPO and Shift to DEXs41:12 - Transition to BNB Focus45:43 - How to Invest in BNC49:37 - Adoption by Public Companies and Future Liquidity52:23 - Risks, Net Asset Value, and Investment Upside54:57 - Responding to Critics on Strategy Risks1:03:51 - Blitz
Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why humans often make irrational financial decisions, the impact of modern investment platforms, and how we can strive for more rational choices in a post-COVID world. 🌍Dan shares profound insights on trust, technology, and human behavior, exploring topics like cryptocurrency, social media’s role in amplifying our weaknesses, and the beauty of irrationality in love and creativity. We also touch on the future of democracy, AI’s potential in decision-making, and the importance of trust in society. 🤝 Plus, hear Dan’s personal story about self-acceptance and his moving perspective on the meaning of life. Key Topics:💭 Why we act against our own interests 🪙 Crypto: Innovation or gambling? 🏦 Building a trustworthy financial system 🗣️ The power of citizen committees in democracy 🤖 AI and rational decision-making 🙏 Dan’s personal journey and the meaning of life ************Follow Dan Ariely:🔗 LinkedIn: / danariely 🔗 Website: https://danariely.com/************📖 Loved the episode? Check out Dan Ariely books:1. Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things: https://amzn.to/3TIoJdB2. Predictably Irrational: https://amzn.to/40rBpt73. The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves: https://amzn.to/46Nt3Qk4. Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter: https://amzn.to/46gWXMF5. The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/44YeY046. La espiral de la razón: Las trampas y los mecanismos de las falsas creencias: https://amzn.to/4eVwRAY7. Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations: https://amzn.to/4eSi22e8. The Irrational Bundle: Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/4eZ35f19. Irrationally Yours: https://amzn.to/4m0zAvs10. Behavioural Economics Saved My Dog: https://amzn.to/4f1y5uS11. Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals: https://amzn.to/3TJ5Uaf************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:57 - Meet Dan Ariely2:57 - Post-COVID & Financial Irrationality4:42 - Why Humans Are Irrational6:22 - Technology’s Role in Behavior11:38 - Rational Decisions16:10 - Crypto: Innovation or Gambling?20:40 - Trust in Financial Systems28:17 - NFTs & Fractional Ownership33:10 - Next Financial Crisis35:08 - Blockchain for Transparency36:08 - Crisis of Trust38:21 - Solutions for a Trustless World46:36 - Citizen Committees & Democracy52:40 - Reimagining Democracy57:17 - AI & Decision-Making01:01:30 - Rationality vs. Emotion01:02:30 - Embracing Imperfection01:05:53 - Meaning of Life01:08:48 - Closing & Contact Info
Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Sebastian takes us through the fascinating origin story of ICN, its mission to decentralize the cloud, and how it leverages a multi-service DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) to deliver enterprise-grade performance.Discover how ICN is addressing critical issues like digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the growing demand for edge computing in the era of AI and Web3. From its ICNT token mechanics to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Supermicro and IoTeX, this conversation uncovers why ICN is poised to reshape the $300B+ cloud computing industry. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory compliance in the Swiss-EU framework, and ICN’s vision for a decentralized, scalable, and open cloud ecosystem.************Follow Sebastian Pfeiffer:🔗 LinkedIn: / sebastian-pfeiffer 🔗 Website: https://www.icn.global/🔗 X: https://x.com/icn_protocolJoin ICN's community:🔗 Discord: / discord ************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 / @constantinkogan ************Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:03 - The Origin Story of Impossible Cloud Network 03:43 - Decentralized Cloud vs. AWS/Google06:25 - Geopolitical Impact on Cloud Choices08:25 - Multi-Service DePIN Explained10:11 - Real-World Use Cases for ICN11:59 - Web3’s Web2 Cloud Reliance15:10 - ICN vs. DePIN Competitors17:50 - ICNT Token Mechanics19:24 - Node Sales & Token Supply Balance22:10 - Capturing Real-World Value24:15 - Ensuring Token Stability26:40 - Swiss-EU Regulatory Advantage29:35 - ICN’s Global Expansion Plans31:05 - Partnerships with Supermicro & IoTeX33:30 - Composability for Devs & Businesses35:40 - Community & Marketing Strategy37:35 - Message to Early Contributors39:28 - ICN’s Long-Term Cloud Vision41:33 - Why Investors Should Watch ICN43:17 - Decentralized Cloud for AI Compute45:30 - Would ICN Sell to AWS?46:40 - ICN’s Core Mission Values48:33 - Sebastian’s Meaning of Life50:33 - How to Connect with ICN#DecentralizedCloud #ImpossibleCloudNetwork #Web3 #DePIN #CloudComputing #Blockchain #CryptoInvesting #SebastianPfeiffer #AI #TechInnovation #CloudStorage #HolisticInvestments #ConstantinKogan
🌐 Discover the future of digital real estate! In this exclusive interview with Fred Hsu, CEO of D3, we dive into the world of DomainFi—the next big thing in Web3 and crypto! Learn how domains like Chat.com (sold for $30M!) are becoming billion-dollar assets and how D3 is tokenizing domains on the DOMA blockchain to unlock passive income, fractional ownership, and instant liquidity for everyone.💡 What You’ll Learn:💸 Why domains are the OG NFTs and a stable, high-yield investment.💸 How to profit from domain tokenization, leasing, and fractionalization.💸 The 2026 ICANN Land Rush and why DAOs need to act NOW!💸 How D3 bridges Web2 and Web3 for seamless digital identity.💸 Fred’s vision for a borderless internet by 2030 where domains power identity, payments, and AI agents.🔥 Why Watch? Domains are no longer just URLs—they’re digital real estate generating billions in revenue annually! With D3, anyone can own a piece of premium domain like Chat.com and earn passive income through DeFi protocols. Don’t miss the chance to get ahead in the DomainFi revolution!************Follow Fred Hsu:🔗 LinkedIn: / fredhsu 🔗 X: https://x.com/heyheyfred?lang=en🔗 Website: https://d3.inc/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************🔔 Subscribe for more insights on Web3, crypto, and the future of the Internet: / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Origin Story of D3 and Fred Hsu's Background3:12 - Domain Financialization (DomainFi) Explained6:20 - Monetizing Domains in the DomainFi Economy8:04 - Domains vs. Web3 Names (ENS vs DNS)10:06 - Authoritative Tokenization and Legal Certainty11:44 - Impact of High-Profile Domain Sales14:17 - Tokenization Process and DeFi Integration15:04 - Benefits of Fractional Domain Ownership18:54 - User Flow for Domain Tokenization21:22 - GTLD Land Rush and DAOs26:28 - Solving the Silo Problem with DNS28:03 - Handling IP and Trademark Challenges31:01 - Future of AI Agents and Domains32:47 - Opportunities for Investors, Builders, and Communities34:25 - DOMA Forge Grant Program35:23 - Vision for 2030 and the Future of Domains37:00 - Streamlining Domain Transactions38:39 - Returns and Fractional Domain Sales40:32 - Domain Pricing and Oracles41:12- Basketizing Domains as ETFs43:19 - Execution Risks and Market Education45:43 - Quick Insights47:54 - Personal Motivation and Closing************Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research before investing.************#DomainFi #Web3 #Crypto #DigitalRealEstate #D3 #Tokenization #ICANN #PassiveIncome #DeFi #Domains #ConstantinKogan #FredHsu #HolisticInvestments
🚨 Is the global economy on the brink of collapse? In this Holistic Investments episode, Ronald G. Wayne, co-founder of Apple, dives deep into the looming inflation crisis and the inevitable failure of fiat currencies. Author of Tomorrow’s Money, Wayne shares shocking insights on why every currency will turn to dust, the true nature of money, and how to protect your wealth with silver and gold. 💰Key Topics Covered:💸 The history and flaws of fiat money since 1944💸 Why inflation is unstoppable and how it erodes your buying power💸 The return of silver and gold as a parallel money system💸 Wayne’s predictions: Global currency collapse in 3-5 years💸 Practical steps to prepare for the economic crisis💸 Bonus: Wayne’s untold story of co-founding Apple and selling his stake************Follow Ronald G. Wayne:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-g-wayne/🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/ronaldgwayne?lang=en🔗 Website: https://www.ronaldgwayne.com/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:16 - Intro 1:43 - Purpose of "Tomorrow's Money" Book 5:54 - The True Nature of Money9:08 - Coin Money's Impact on Technology 10:24 - Evolution from Barter to Coin Money11:11 - Current Economic Challenges: Inflation and Debt 14:14 - Bretton Woods and the Shift to Fiat Money18:03 - Consequences of Fiat Money and Inflation23:15 - Financial Engineering and Economic Crises27:05 - Global Currency Collapse Prediction29:30 - Return to Silver and Gold as Currency34:25 - Digital Money vs. Physical Silver Coins43:29 - Investment Advice: Silver Coins vs. Other Forms49:59 - Ronald G. Wayne’s Life Story and Apple’s Founding59:07 - Meeting Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak1:03:00 - Forming Apple and the Partnership Agreement1:06:22 - Decision to Leave Apple1:07:22 - The Meaning of Life and Closing Thoughts#FiatMoney #InflationCrisis #GoldAndSilver #RonaldWayne #AppleCoFounder #FutureOfMoney #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicCollapse #HolisticInvestments #ConstantinKogan
In this episode, we sit down with Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, one of the most forward-thinking venture firms backing the next generation of blockchain infrastructure.💼 With a unique background in macroeconomics and deep roots in capital markets, Rennick shares how he’s identifying the real long-term winners in crypto — beyond the hype and headlines.🔥 What you'll learn:- How Stratos is positioning for the future of decentralized finance- The traits top crypto founders actually need to succeed- Why infrastructure is the most overlooked investment frontier- Lessons from Rennick’s journey from MIT to Web3 VC💡 Whether you're a builder, investor, or crypto skeptic, this episode delivers hard-won wisdom from one of the sharpest minds in the space.🧠 “We don’t invest in trends. We invest in what endures.” – Rennick Palley Follow Rennick Palley: 🔗 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rennick-palley-b8747838/ 🔗Twitter/ https://x.com/RennickPalley Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Stratos 01:41 - Beginnings at Sanders Capital 06:56 - Failing to convince an iconic equity investor to join crypto 06:26 - How much money was raised 09:32 - Adoption & product market fit for crypto 14:50 - Deal funding cycles 19:28 - VC extinction - 3x min in 10 years 22:25 - Biggest lessons for raising funds as a VC 27:19 - Portfolio construction27:58 - Top valuation for a project 32:32 - Average check size per deal 34:00 - Lead investor role 37:19 - Liquid strategy 43:00 - No lock up period 47:03 - Methodology behind finding the best meme coins 48:23 - Blue chips in meme coins 50:38 - 100x exit 52:40 - Stablecoin 10x growth 57:45 - Philosophy of meme investments 1:00:15 - Meaning of life for Joshua Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of VC investing? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #stratos #rennickpalley #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing #dogecoin #b2b #dataanalytics #memcoins #budgetdeficit #stablecoin
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Frank, the visionary Founder & CEO of The Tie — the leading provider of alternative data and analytics powering the institutional side of crypto.🔍 With clients ranging from hedge funds and trading desks to top exchanges, The Tie delivers real-time insights into crypto sentiment, market-moving news, and on-chain activity. Joshua shares how he built the company from a simple idea into a must-have intelligence tool for the digital asset industry.🔥 What you'll learn:How data and sentiment shape crypto marketsWhy institutions rely on alt-data for an edgeThe future of crypto intelligence and token analyticsJoshua's journey from idea to industry standard💡 Whether you're a trader, investor, or builder, this episode is packed with insights on the real signals driving crypto adoption.📊 Data doesn’t lie. People do. – Joshua Frank Follow Joe Flanagan: 🔗 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-frank-56950950/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/Joshua_Frank_ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & The Tie 01:47 - the start of Joshua's journey 03:18 - Why choose B2B vs B2C 06:26 - How much money was raised 08:40 - Exit strategies & generating revenue 10:44 - Paying out dividends to investors & employees 12:42 - How to distribute to employees 14:42 - USP of the Tie 19:32 - Quantitive approach 21:52 - Matching strategy with tailored data 24:11 - AI usage 30:02 - Pricing 32:33 - Important trends 38:32 - Risks of big institutions entering the market 40:48 - New liquidity in crypto 43:02 - RWA tokenization 44:42 - TXSE 50:22 - Advice on building successful data driven B2B business 53:42 - Biggest mistake 55:55 - Meaning of life for Joshua 57:22 - Origin of the brand name ("The Tie")Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #thetie #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing #joshuafrank #b2b #dataanalytics #sentimentanalysis #alternativedata
Join me as I sit down with Joe Flanigan - Co-Founder at Maple Finance and Syrup Pool. The discussion covers Maple Finance's innovative approach using institutional debt issuance and enhance transparency in financial markets. Joe explains the process of originating and tokenizing debt onchain, providing insights into the borrowers and the underwriting process. We talk about traditional backgrounds of the team members and their is dedication to building the digital asset lending markets of the future. More efficient and secure. Follow Joe Flanigan: 🔗 LinkedIn: / / joe-flanagan 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/joe_defi Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Maple Finance01:30 - Joe's journey to Web3 & how they met launching securitization and structured debt03:00 - How it all started and proof of concept 05:18 - Comparing to traditional lending protocols 07:17 - What institutions require to issue debt 09:22 - Defining credit risk 12:07 - Underwriting process 14:43 - Off-chain data evaluation 16:10 - Is there a standardized credit scoring model? 17:28 - Debt to equity ratio, cashflow analysis, balance sheet 20:33 - What type of borrowers does Maple have 22:22 - Actual vs average Yield 24:12 - Forms of collateral taken 26:52 - Is there a way to lose collateral? 28:41 - Concentration risk 31:42 - Loan convenance 33:52 - Plan B scenario 35:33 - Monitoring practices 38:26 - Liquidation practices 43:28 - Only 1 partial liquidation happened 44:55 - DeFi Credit risk management vs Traditional 47:40 - DeFi lending market cap 52:31 - Stablecoin legislation 54:02 - Circle going Public vs Tether systemic risk 1:00:02 - Meaning of life for Joe Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #syrupool #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing
Join me as I sit down with Seamus Rocca, visionary CEO of Xapo Bank, a trailblazer at the intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance. We unpack Xapo’s transformation into a fully licensed bank, how it safeguards your crypto, the regulatory balancing act, and the future of digital assets. Plus, Wences shares his thoughts on yield, DeFi, CBDCs—and even the meaning of life. Follow Seamus Rocca: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seamus-rocca 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/SeamusRocca Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Xapo03:00 Meet Seamus Rocca 05:35 Why Xapo Became a Bank – The Big Shift06:19 The Three Essentials of Bitcoin Banking08:57 “We Had to Build Our Own Bank”10:02 Xapo Serves 45+ Countries14:12 Bridging TradFi & Crypto with Compliance17:10 Balancing Innovation and Regulation21:47 What Happened to Signature, Silvergate, SVB?25:48 Positives in the Bitcoin Landscape26:43 Bitcoin’s Role in the Financial Future29:12 Stablecoins, CBDCs & Central Bank Tensions33:18 Crypto Regulation & the SEC Debate35:15 “We Don’t Have a Lot of Time”36:35 Trends for the Next 5–10 Years41:53 Trust is Everything – How Xapo Earns It44:25 Yield Never Comes Risk-Free45:24 Where Does the Yield Come From?45:40 4% Yield on Dollar Deposits – How It Works48:20 What About Bitcoin Yield?49:28 DeFi Protocols & Xapo’s Zapper Product51:36 Asset-Backed Lending Explained54:33 Bitcoin’s Long-Term Wealth Effect57:47 Minimum Deposits & Subscription Model59:00 $1,000 Annual Fee – Who Is It For?1:02:31 Wences on the Meaning of Life1:03:03 Travel, Purpose, and Philosophical ReflectionsDrop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting
Join me as I sit down with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space. We dive into her journey from Binance to leading Trust Wallet, the Binance acquisition story, wallet security, new features, and her take on life’s big questions. Follow Eowyn Chen: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eowyn-chen/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/EowynChen Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:01:30 Eowyn’s Crypto Journey – From Binance VP to Trust Wallet CEO 05:53 Binance Days: Building a Global Marketing Machine13:53 Trust Wallet’s Binance Acquisition – The Inside Story & Token Impact 22:19 Security Deep Dive: Tech Behind Trust Wallet’s Fortress27:18 What Sets Trust Wallet Apart in Web3?41:39 Trust Wallet’s Future – New Features You’ll Love 49:11 Eowyn’s Philosophy – The Meaning of Life 53:20 How to Connect with Eowyn Chen Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting
Join me as I sit down with Leeor Groen, Managing Director at Spartan Group, a leading Web3 and DeFi venture capital firm. We dive into his journey from consulting to crypto, the evolution of DeFi, tokenomics, AI in blockchain, and his vision for financial freedom. 🚀🔗 Follow Leeor Groen:🌐 Spartan Group: https://spartangroup.io📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/leeorgroen📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:04 Leeor’s Journey – From Consulting to Web3 and Bitcoin’s Early Days04:32 M&A Structure and Spartan Group’s Evolution07:03 What is Leeor’s Investment Thesis and What Sets Spartan Apart?11:47 DeFi Then and Now: Lessons from Resilience 15:46 Top 3 Criteria for Evaluating DeFi Projects21:46 Tokenomics Efficiency: Case Study 🔥28:40 Risk Parameters for Retail Investors 32:16 Banking vs. DeFi: Comparing Reserves and Collateral40:28 AI in Web3: From Bots to Infrastructure 🤖42:09 Internet Computer (ICP) and AI-Driven Blockchain44:50 Challenges of TVL Mirroring Across Chains49:18 DeFi Fund Strategy: Managing Risk and Reward55:02 Emerging Trends: Web3 Meets AI57:42 How to Reach Out to Leeor and Spartan Group📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of DeFi and AI in crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #DeFi #SpartanGroup #Tokenomics #DecentralizedFinance #AIinCrypto #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture
Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin’s early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents. 🚀🔗 Follow David Johnston:🌐 Morpheus: https://mor.org📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/djohnstonec 🎧 Listen to the full interview here!🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan📽️YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:27 David’s Journey – From Bitcoin’s Early Days to Web3 Evolution07:20 Ethereum, Smart Contracts & the Birth of dApps 🚀09:36 Scaling with Layer 2 Solutions & the Power of Merkle Trees17:28 Open-Source AI & the Rise of AI-Powered Smart Agents 🤖20:26 Governments & Bitcoin – Adoption, Resistance & the Future21:55 What is Morpheus? How Smart Agents Are Reshaping AI & Blockchain 🔥41:58 Morpheus Market Cap & Tokenomics Explained49:52 How Centralized Applications Can Integrate with Morpheus 🔗51:23 David’s Personal Life, Family & His Vision for the Future 🌍📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of AI & crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DeFi #Morpheus #DecentralizedAI #SmartAgents #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture
Join me as I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and President of Satoshi Action Education, to explore his journey into Bitcoin, his groundbreaking work in pushing pro-Bitcoin legislation across the U.S., and how he’s shaping the future of digital assets and financial freedom.🔗 Follow Dennis PorterTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_Satoshi Action Fund: https://twitter.com/SatoshiActFundWebsite: https://satoshiaction.io/ 📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socialsWebsite: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganMedium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Dennis’ Bitcoin journey: From skepticism to mining in his basement ⛏️06:55 El Salvador Bitcoin Strategy vs US strategy12:45 Lummis Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 24:10 Bitcoin mining: Grid stability and Texas case study ⚡️29:00 Debunking Bitcoin security concerns 37:30 2025 predictions: State adoption and federal progress48:00 How to connect with Dennis & recommended resources 📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #bitcoin #CryptoLegislation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Web3
🚀 From Mechanical Engineer to Web3 Venture Capitalist! Join me as I sit down with Sagar Barvalia, General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital, to discuss his incredible journey from India to Germany, his transition into the crypto VC world, and how he’s backing the next generation of Web3 startups.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ Sagar’s journey from Porsche & BMW to blockchain investing✅ The challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur 🌍✅ How he built an angel syndicate & venture fund 💰✅ The ETH Munich story & building a Web3 community✅ Insights on meme coins vs. real crypto investments✅ What VCs look for in early-stage startups 🚀🔗 Follow Sagar BarvaliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barvaliyasagar/Blockchain Founders Capital: https://www.bfc.vc/📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:32 Sagar’s journey: From India to Germany & corporate life 🚗06:24 Entering the crypto world & first investments11:31 Starting an angel syndicate & moving into venture capital22:50 ETH Munich & creating a Web3 community 🌍32:32 Long-term crypto investments50:04 Sagar investments: Token and Equity 1:05:33 Advice for startup founders & how to pitch VCs01:11:00 How to connect with Sagar📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #CryptoVC #BlockchainInvesting #Web3 #StartupFunding
TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 👉 Keep up with Vineet Budki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetbudki/ Sigma Capital: https://sigmavc.com/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Vineet’s unique journey: From cabin crew to managing a $100M fund 07:31 Sigma Capital starts 11:00 The VC landscape: Common mistakes 19:51 Top 3 Lead VCS24:31 Advice to founders32:22 Exploring different Exchanges 39:00 Market Trends48:42 Global Economy and Industry Impact 56:15 Fun, connections, and the meaning of life 58:40 Closing remarks: Contact and the future of Sigma Capital
LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan👉 Keep up with Jehan ChuLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehanchu/ Twitter https://x.com/collectionist Links: https://www.kenetic.capital/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comSubscribe to my channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:32 Jehan’s journey: From art advisory to Ethereum advocate04:51 Kenetic core focus right now09:32 Jehan’s advice on how to pitch a crypto project 16:55 TON: Challenges and opportunities in the Telegram ecosystem24:10 Jehan’s advice on TON's next steps27:00 World Coin: Team, Adoption, Plan, and Future29:30 Bitcoin’s adoption problem and why Worldcoin flips the script35:50 Mythical Games: The future of Web3 gaming41:50 Future of crypto: 2025 predictions for a pro-crypto government46:25 Jehan’s philosophy on life: Service, connection, and staying mindful
WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQb&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comKEEP UP WITH Tess HauTess Ventures https://www.tessventures.com/tess-hau-1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesshau/ Twitter https://x.com/tesshau1?lang=en Links: https://www.tessventures.com/https://www.gaialabs.xyz/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9KMHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:18 Tess's personal journey 3:01 Developing teamwork skills and leadership at a young age 10:52 Differences between equity deals and token deals 12:01 PostTGE (Token Generation Event) challenges 14:16 The role of the ETF in mass adoption of blockchain 15:04 Importance of community engagement postTGE 15:16 Successful investments and portfolio examples 16:00 Tess’s diligence process and investment thesis 20:13 Founders' equity structure and incentives 21:33 Balancing equity and tokens in crypto startups 22:04 Introduction of Gabs Accelerator for Web 3 AI startups 22:31 Convergence of Web 2 and Web 3 as Web 2.5 23:02 Setting up token incentives and ESOPs in Web 3 startups 24:00 Criteria for accepting companies into Gabs Accelerator 25:16 Importance of founder commitment and coachability 26:30 Referrals and endorsements for new founders in the accelerator 27:33 Tess’s time at Stanford and exposure to leading startups 29:05 How Tess applies her experience to evaluate risks in startups 30:13 Balancing Web 2 and Web 3 startup principles 31:55 Importance of understanding the Web 3 playbook 34:21 Tess’s investment structure and geographic flexibility 36:16 Test Ventures' range of investment sizes 37:29 Raising funds through node sales: Ather example 41:00 Importance of timing in fundraising and node sales 42:42 Ather’s transition to AI and decentralized computing 43:50 Strategies for fundraising during market volatility 46:13 Regional focus: Middle East’s potential in blockchain 47:00 AI’s growing importance in Web 3 and beyond 48:25 Bitcoin ecosystem and the rise of AI agents 49:19 Gaming as a persistent trend in the Web 3 world 52:02 Tess’s advice to founders for fundraising in a volatile market 55:04 Tess’s biggest lesson as a female venture capitalist 59:03 Book recommendation: The Lean Startup
WATCH MY FULL VIDEO HERE! - https://youtu.be/rYSlXn-4Oeo?si=negqQWol8AqOhD1LLISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comKEEP UP WITH Mona Tiesler Twitter https://twitter.com/CryptoMonaTLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-tiesler/?originalSubdomain=uk Medium https://m-tiesler.medium.com/ Links: https://www.tokentus.com/ https://www.tokentus.com/investorshttps://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/crypto-and-blockchain-venture-capital-q1-2024/SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:06 Mona’s crypto journey6:28 How does Tokentus work9:48 The size of Tokentus fund11:55 What Tokentus invests in14:10 Investment thesis16:35 Investing via CLA21:10 How to protect somebody’s investments23:20 Mona’s personal view on current trends26:28 Market predictions and potential highs28:14 Narratives and trends in web332:06 Web2.5 and industry consolidation36:58 M&A and consolidation in the industry43:57 Challenges and areas of improvement in the industry46:22 Due diligence and investment fundamentals50:08 Mona’s 5-year personal goal52:24 Where to find Mona online54:32 The meaning of life to Mona























