Liquidity

E15: Crypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams

May 21, 2024

Crypto regulation, AI spending, and immigration in startups are discussed by Mel Williams, Delian Asparouhov, and Jason Calacanis. Topics include top crypto funds, SEC regulations, AI technologies, immigration's impact, and freedom of expression in society.

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Quick takeaways

Crypto-focused VC funds are experiencing exponential growth with strategic long-term investments in Bitcoin amidst regulatory challenges.

AI spending is increasing globally, emphasizing the importance of unique value propositions and sustainable competitive advantages in the sector.

Immigration policies influence talent recruitment, advocating for legal channels to match skillsets with workforce demands for economic growth and innovation.

Deep dives

Deal Flow and Fund Management Strategies

Investing heavily in deal flow, the speaker highlights the challenge of maintaining quality as the volume of potential investments increases. By adding researchers to the team, the speaker aimed to find truly elite companies amidst a larger pool. The struggle to balance increasing deal flow with maintaining high standards reflects a key learning in scaling the fund over the past years.

Introduction

2min

Prioritizing Family, Podcasts, and Investments; Crypto Funds Resurgence

3min

Navigating Crypto Investments and Regulatory Landscape

14min

Challenges of SEC Regulations and Democratization of Venture Capital

5min

AI Impact on Capital Formation in Startup Ecosystem

27min

Navigating LP Communication and Immigration Strategy

6min

Reforming Immigration Policies for Economic Growth

5min

Exploring Wealth and Freedom of Expression in Society

3min

Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Mel Williams, Delian Asparouhov, and Jason Calacanis to discuss crypto regulation, AI spending, and immigrations role in startups.

Timestamps:

(0:00) David Weisburd intros Mel Williams, Delian Asparouhov, and Jason Calacanis

(4:15) WSJ reports that top crypto funds are back in the market

(10:07) Jason's proposal for a "sophisticated investor test" for crypto investments

(16:18) The limitations of current SEC regulations and the potential political impact of crypto regulation

(25:16) AI spend is up across the board in 2024

(37:37) GPT-4o demos and the rapid commoditization of AI technology

(52:19) Immigration and its impact on the startup ecosystem

(1:01:47) Self-censorship and the importance of a free society

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