We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network TIP364: How to Invest in Alternative Assets w/ Michael Weisz
Jul 25, 2021
Michael Weisz, founder and president of Yieldstreet, shares his insights on diversifying investments into alternative asset classes. He explains how Yieldstreet has broken down barriers, giving retail investors access to previously inaccessible opportunities. The conversation highlights innovative strategies in sectors like legal finance and aviation. Listeners learn about the evolving landscape of commercial real estate and the importance of adapting investment strategies amidst changing market dynamics. Weisz also touches on the future of digital investing and the potential of crypto.
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Yieldstreet's Mission
- Michael Weisz founded Yieldstreet to address the broken access to alternative assets.
- He aims to democratize institutional-quality investments, narrowing the income and opportunity gap.
Yieldstreet's Early Focus
- Yieldstreet started by focusing on real estate and legal finance, two sectors Weisz understood well.
- The company has since expanded to offer diverse alternative investments, distributing almost $2 billion.
Legal Finance
- Yieldstreet offers various legal finance investments, from single-case funding to diversified portfolios.
- Weisz's experience in litigation finance informs Yieldstreet's approach to this asset class.