

Leah Wald
CEO of SOL Strategies, a public company focused on Solana infrastructure and revenue streams.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 51min
How One Company Is Using Solana to Outperform Bitcoin Treasuries w/ Leah Wald & Max Kaplan
Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, and Max Kaplan, its CTO, dive into the compelling world of Solana as a crypto treasury strategy. They highlight how their firm leverages Solana's infrastructure and validator operations to outperform traditional Bitcoin models. The duo discusses the emotional landscape of crypto investing and shares insights on the unique economic benefits of using native staking. With a focus on tokenizing shares and user-friendly applications, they unveil a promising future for Solana amidst evolving market dynamics.
May 6, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 653 Why Solana is the Future of Blockchain with SOL Strategies
Max Kaplan, CTO of SOL Strategies and former Kraken leader, joins Leah Wald, CEO and co-founder of early US crypto ETFs, to discuss Solana's potential. They delve into Solana's speed and scalability, emphasizing its advantages over Ethereum. The duo reveals innovative treasury management strategies, the importance of building during bear markets, and Solana's compelling features for investors. They also explore validator economics and how real-world assets could redefine its future, positioning Solana as a leader in decentralized finance.

Aug 28, 2025 • 47min
The Investment Case for Solana
Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, and Max Kaplan, CTO, provide insights into the dynamic crypto ETF landscape and the investment potential of Solana. They discuss their journey from traditional finance to the crypto world and the importance of bridging decentralized and traditional finance. The duo explores the role of blockchain validators, Solana's market advantages, and the burgeoning opportunities for tokenizing traditional securities. Their conversation highlights the strategic importance of thorough research in a fast-evolving digital asset treasury market.

Jun 27, 2025 • 44min
Ep 43 — Why it's not NAV but Native Yield with Leah and Max from Sol Strategies
Leah Wald, CEO of Sol Strategies and former founder of Valkyrie Investments, teams up with Max Kaplan, CTO and ex-Kraken engineer, to reveal why they chose Solana over Bitcoin and Ethereum. They discuss the innovative concept of native yield and how their staking strategies generate returns. The duo also explores Solana's advantages, upcoming protocol improvements, and the exciting potential of tokenized stocks. Learn why institutional investors are taking notice and how they plan to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional validators!

Apr 24, 2025 • 32min
#433: Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, on Becoming More Than the MicroStrategy of Solana, TradFi Crypto Investments, and Solana ETFs
Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies and co-founder of Valkyrie Investments, talks about her shift from Bitcoin to the Solana ecosystem. She shares insights on how her company intends to surpass being just the MicroStrategy of Solana, emphasizing its recent partnerships and strategic acquisitions. The discussion explores the growing popularity of Solana, the significance of branded validators, and the importance of diversifying investments beyond crypto, notably through ETFs. Tune in for her vision of bridging consumer brands with blockchain infrastructure!


