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Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast hosted by Kirsten Wegner that focuses on the evolving space of fintech, social justice and the future of finance.
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Boston University Finance Professor Chris Kelliher joins MMI's Kirsten Wegner to discuss AI and the future of algo trading. The pair talk through the way the industry has changed in the past 10-20 years, including a large increase in quant strategies and reliance on quant techniques, the democratization of finance, and the adoption of machine learning, 
Thanks to technology, the banking landscape is completely and rapidly changing, and these changes have only been further accelerated by the pandemic. Today we’re taking a look at the everchanging banking landscape with Nicole Elam, the president and CEO of the National Bankers Association. 
This week we're talking with Oksana Malysheva, CEO of the Venture Capital firm Sputnik ATX. Our conversation covered a lot of ground - from calculated risk-taking, to investing, to gaining the confidence to go out on your own, and everything in between.
Saving is often one of those mystical things that a lot of working Americans don’t know enough about. We’re told to save, but often left with inadequate guidance. This week we’re demystifying saving with author Cady North and CEO of the American Retirement Association Brain Graff.
What if there was an exchange where you could trade on any event? Like the Superbowl or the Oscar for Best Picture or even federal elections?How about the 2022 elections? Will congress flip? And what does this mean for the future of fintech?Today we’re sitting down with Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of Kalshi, and Katelynn Bradley, DC Strategist, to take a look at event trading, the elections, and the thread that ties these two topics together. 
We’re back for season two of StudyHall! This season’s going to be a little different. Last season was all about crypto, now we’re broadening our focus to the world of fintech.We all know that the fintech space can be … pretty intimidating. In this season, we’ll explore the ins and outs of financial technology together. We’ll pick the brains of fintech visionaries, ask all the hard hitting questions, and explore the ever changing electronic marketplace.We’re kicking off the season with a conversation on fintech and the elections with Tarek Mansour, the Founder of Kalshi.The first episode of season 2 is dropping shortly. In the meantime, check us out on our website - www.modernmarketsinitiative.org to find out how we’re saving investors money.
Is it crypto winter, or crypto spring-cleaning? And what does this mean for the crypto markets? To cap off season 1, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Georgetown Professor, Jim Angel to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto winners and losers, future projections, and historical mistakes we don’t want to repeat.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Crypto investing can sound pretty...nuanced.  To make it all make sense, Kristen and Kate catch up with  Anthony Scaramucci, CEO and Founder, Skybridge Capital, and founder of SALT conference to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto investing trends, how "history is rhyming", and so much moreBe sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
What's going on with crypto winter? When will it end? In this episode, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ben Emons, Medley Advisors, to talk all things crypto. They discuss  his view on the future of crypto adoption, interconnectedness with equities markets, general support for ETFs, and "yield farming" for retail investors. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Melissa Netram, FS Vector, on her career track as Former Head of Innovation Policy at CFTC and Head of LabCFTC, her work in public and private sector, and her advice to startups navigating world of crypto and innovation policy.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
In this episode, Jenn Lassiter, Digital Dollar Project, and Kathryn White, Accenture, sit down with Kirsten to share key takeaways from this year's World Economic Forum in Davos.  Jenn and Kathryn discuss what it's like at Davos, key themes from panels, "spicy" surprise questions, thoughts on equity and crypto, and what they are hearing as far as predictions about the cryptocurrency, stable coin, and digital markets in 2022.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Let's discuss this week's rollercoaster ride in crypto - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Kirsten and Kate talk recent good headlines and the eye-popping bad news that is causing anxiety, the value of long-term passive investing, and why a crypto ETF might be helpful.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Jared Favole, Circle, on his path from White House Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal to Media/Economic Policy guru at Circle.   We'll hear all about  Washington's "nerd prom," Jared's tales of what it was like as a White House Correspondent, and the world of crypto communications. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Nicole Elam, President and CEO, National Bankers Association ("NBA") on topics around community banks and black women entrepreneurship: coaching, access to networks, in addition to access to capital, fintechs and value of technology.  Nicole also shares her perspective on fintech and crypto, generally, and what to look out for in the coming years.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kirsten catches up with Professor Jim Angel, Georgetown McDonough School of Business, on his  tweet that went viral that he thinks “#Bitcoin is the new Netscape," as well as a flash series of  "back to basics" Qs for the Professor:  what is blockchain?  what is the metaverse?  what is crypto?  What are his thoughts on #XRP, Ethereum, Ripple, and the future of money in the next 5 to 50 years?  Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kate and Kirsten interview Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer, Grayscale, on the future of crypto and ETFs, the life cycle of an ETF, and future-proofing careers with the emergence of blockchain and crypto.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
In this episode:  How a VC firm has its eyes on the future of #crypto, #NFTs, #metaverse, and investing in more #women and #minorities.  Kirsten chats with the Ayla Kremb, COO, Diffuse Funds, on her career journey as a cofounder of a leading VC, and insight for crypto founders and investors, and areas of potential growth in crypto.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kate and Kirsten catch up with Dan Spuller, BlockChain Association, on the President's Executive Order on crypto, outlook on industry growth, over 5000 jobs listed on website, general outlook on crypto, and fields question about inquiring minds want to know about XRP /Ripple.   Dan shares his insight into the decentralized digital asset space after being a thought leader in the area since 2012 - get 10 years of insight and takeaways boiled down to just 30 minutes :) - for this 10th episode of the pod.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kate and Kirsten chat with Gabby Kusz, of Global DCA, on launching  DCA Crisis in Ukraine Resource Hub, outlook on war in Ukraine, OFAC sanctions, and discussion of future of relief funds and what's on the horizon.  More information on the Crisis in Ukraine Resource hub to come here:  https://global-dca.org.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
Kate and Kirsten discuss the the pros and cons of the meta verse --- are virtual concerts and NFT tickets the same experience as an in-person event?   What might future work meetings and conferences be like in a VR world?  Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org. 
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