From crypto skeptic to partner at Hack VC, we sit down with Alex Botte to unpack why she left the conventional quant investing world to join a crypto fund

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Jul 9, 2024

Alex Botte, a former quant investor turned crypto advocate, shares her fascinating journey from traditional finance to becoming a partner at Hack VC. She discusses her groundbreaking research revealing that 91% of Bitcoin's risk was unexplained. Botte also dives into BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and the potential of public vs. permissioned chains. With a keen eye on Berachain's Proof of Liquidity mechanism, she explores how ETFs and tokenization are reshaping institutional investment in crypto, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Hedge Funds to Crypto: A Personal Journey

01:41 • 7min

Navigating the Landscape of Venture Capital in Crypto

08:13 • 5min

Exploring Deep Tech Investment Strategies in Crypto

13:16 • 2min

The Rise of Ethereum Spot ETFs and Real-World Asset Tokenization

15:07 • 3min

Tokenization and Institutional Adoption

18:01 • 17min