#130 - Interview with Former Quant Portfolio Manager and Crypto Entrepreneur Ivan Zhang (PennyWorks)

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About: Ivan is currently focused on using the power of Web3 to give people more agency over their money. Before co-founding PennyWorks, Ivan was the Head of Delta Execution for FICC Options at DRW. He founded the desk and built fully automated execution algorithms in the futures markets. Additional roles include Senior Portfolio Manager reporting to the Chief Investment Officer at Bank of America, and co-founder of Blockchain Systems LLC, a megawatt-scale crypto miner. He holds degrees in computer science from Georgia Tech, financial mathematics from UChicago, and mathematics and economics from McGill University.

Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus

1. Be The Master of Your Own Financial Universe
2. The Self Sovereign Individual, and How You Can Get There
3. What They Don't Teach You About Money and Why Should Know
4. Crypto 101: From Zero to Hero
5. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Inflation

Questions Discussed During the Interview:  

1. How can I protect myself from inflation?
2. What investment opportunities are there in DeFi?
3. How does DeFi work?
4. What are blockchains, smart contracts, and web3?
5. How do I protect myself from hacks, scams and fraud online?
6. How do I optimize my investments for retirement?
7. How do I keep my crypto safe?
8. What industries will be disrupted by blockchain and web3?
9. What's next for central bank policy?
10. How will the central bank's actions impact me?

Ivan can be reached at: https://www.pennyworks.com/

Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Due your due diligence.

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