Why This Billionaire is All In on Crypto, AI & Psychedelics | Christian Angermayer

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Oct 6, 2025

Christian Angermayer, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, dives into the intersection of technology and psychedelics. He shares insights from his journey through the European debt crisis and highlights Europe's struggle in the AI race. Angermayer predicts a job revolution sparked by AI and robotics, emphasizing the need for societal adaptation. He also discusses his innovative pursuits in biotech and why psychedelics could ease the transition into this new era. With five key investment themes, he aims to reshape the future of mental health and human longevity.

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From Biotech To Banking In Africa

Christian summarized a detour from biotech into financial services where he built Germany's largest IFA network and later bought a bank in Rwanda.
That Rwanda venture grew into the third largest commercial banking group in Africa, sold in 2013.

INSIGHT

Euro Crisis Needed Political Nuance

The Euro crisis was multidimensional, not just a balance-sheet problem; political and historical constraints shaped solutions.
Merkel's leadership kept the eurozone intact by navigating complex coalitions and multilateral politics.

INSIGHT

Europe Risks Losing Its Tech Sovereignty

Christian argues the U.S. is consolidating an AI-led economic and technological edge that will persist for decades.
Europe risks becoming a dependent 'vessel state' without decisive AI investment and policy.

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This week Christian Angermayer joins the show to discuss the future of crypto, AI & psychedelics. We deep dive into Christian's past during the European debt crisis, why AI & robotics will completely reshape the labor force, Christian's 5 key investment themes, the controversial enhanced games & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Intro

(03:08) Christian's Origin Story

(07:10) The European Sovereign Debt Crisis

(12:15) Why The U.S Will Continue To Dominate

(20:54) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq)

(22:06) Christian's AI & Robotics Thesis

(39:36) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq)

(40:48) Why Christian Is All In On Psychedelics

(58:00) Ads (Katana, Mantle)

(59:37) Christian's 5 Key Investing Themes

(01:15:19) Why Life Expectancy Will Increase

(01:18:48) The Enhanced Games

(01:33:55) Building Friendships & Partnerships

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