Abdul Al-Asaad
Co-founder and CEO of Basic Capital, a company enabling individuals to use credit for investing. He discusses the company's mission, recent funding, and approach to long-term wealth building.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 3h 10min
Chamath Is Back With New SPAC, AI Scrutiny, China’s Moon Push | Pete DeJoy, Marty Kausas, Matteo Franceschetti, Abdul Al-Asaad, Derek Lo, Alex Telford
Pete DeJoy, co-founder and interim CEO of Astronomer, shares insights into the company's impressive growth and media buzz following their headquarters move to NYC. Abdul Al-Asaad, CEO of Basic Capital, discusses the transformative power of credit in wealth building, emphasizing responsible financial practices. The conversation also tackles China’s ambitious moon mission and the intricacies of AI's impact on labor markets, raising questions about the future of work. Together, they weave a narrative about innovation, investment, and navigating emerging technologies.
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 6min
Is Leverage the Solution to America’s Retirement Crisis? | Abdul Al-Asaad of Basic Capital
Abdul Al-Asaad, CEO and co-founder of Basic Capital, is reshaping how everyday Americans can leverage their 401ks for investment. He discusses the dangers of unproductive credit use and advocates for positive leveraging to build wealth. Al-Asaad explains how Basic Capital's term financing invests primarily in private credit, emphasizing that inaction could be riskier than making leveraged investments. He also sheds light on the fee structure and the need to revolutionize credit access, particularly to enhance retirement savings.
