Grant’s Current Yield Podcast BUTTONED-UP BORROWERS
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Feb 11, 2025 Keri Findley, Founder and CEO of Tacora Capital Management, shares her wealth of knowledge on asset-based lending. She dives into the quirky world of cryptocurrency, including an unexpected meme coin launch tied to a former president. Keri clarifies misconceptions about interest rates in lending and explores the evolving landscape, including challenges for banks. She contrasts private equity and venture capital valuations, discusses shifting credit dynamics amidst rising rates, and reflects on lessons learned from past financial crises.
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Trump's Meme Coin
- Jim Grant discusses President Trump's meme coin launch and its impact.
- He humorously questions which past presidents might have done something similar.
Crypto and Legitimacy
- The discussion shifts to the nature of a dollar and the crypto industry's reaction to Trump's coin.
- The Wall Street Journal's coverage of the situation is also mentioned.
Asset-Based Lending
- Keri Findley explains that asset-based lending at Tacora primarily involves financial assets.
- These assets can include loans, leases, invoices, receivables, purchase orders, or locked-up cash.