In this discussion, Shirish Jajodia, Head of Investor Relations and Treasury at Strategy, dives into the evolving world of Bitcoin treasuries and investor relations. He sheds light on how public companies are adapting to Bitcoin's growing presence in capital markets. Shirish reveals the strategies behind managing a substantial Bitcoin treasury and the importance of fair value accounting. He also explores potential innovations in Bitcoin-backed financial products and emphasizes the need for companies to communicate effectively with investors in this digital age.
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Path From Banking To Bitcoin Treasury
Shirish Jajodia discovered Bitcoin in 2017 after a colleague sent resources and he fell down the rabbit hole over weekends of research.
He later joined Strategy in 2021 after following MicroStrategy's moves and moved to Arlington during the pandemic.
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IR Needs Real-Time Communication
Investor relations must evolve for faster, continual communication in the digital asset era.
Strategy created real-time metrics and new channels to give investors the same visibility they have internally.
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New KPIs Standardize Bitcoin Treasuries
New corporate Bitcoin KPIs (BTC count, BTC per share, BTC E) let investors compare treasury strategies across instruments.
Strategy helped standardize metrics adopted by many public companies holding Bitcoin.
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Shirish Jajodia, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Strategy. In this episode:
How investor relations is evolving in the digital asset era
What investors really care about when evaluating Bitcoin companies
The challenges and opportunities of managing a Bitcoin treasury
Does MSTR move Bitcoin's price when it buys?
Why fair value accounting matters for corporate Bitcoin adoption
Shirish Jajodia’s outlook on Bitcoin-backed credit products and corporate treasuries
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