Making Markets

Tom Dunleavy, Managing Director of Crypto VC firm MV Global, discusses the state of Web3 in 2024, covering public and private crypto investing, raising capital, Key Opinion Leaders, meta-use case of crypto, implications of on-chain liquidity, and the regulatory environment in the US.

Corey Kluber, a former MLB all-star pitcher, discusses youth sports pressure, college scouting, professional contracts, and the economics of being a pro baseball player. He also talks about NIL impact on sports, retirement from baseball, and adapting the game to modern attention spans.

Nir Kaissar, economic commentator at Bloomberg, discusses the disconnect between economic numbers and public sentiment, indicators of recessions, systemic crisis in Private Equity, the magnificent seven index, and more. Topics include wage stagnation, wealth distribution, government's role in regulation, taxation, retirement planning, economic indicators, risks in private equity, and market sentiment.

Aaron Edelheit, CEO of Mindset Capital, discusses burnout, Cannabis industry myths, and opportunities in overlooked industries like housing. He raised a venture fund for Cannabis beverages, foreseeing a massive boost post-DEA rescheduling.

The podcast discusses the strong first quarter of 2024, trends in market and investment structures, navigating the IPO market, and the next generation of investors. They also explore the dynamics of private credit, commercial real estate, and the allure of alternative investments.

Brutus Clay, CEO of Runnymede Farms, shares insights into breeding and racing racehorses. He discusses the buy side of the industry, similarities to Venture Capital, high stakes of auctions at Keeneland, and a heartwarming story about Cody's Wish. Explore the economics of stud fees, auction dynamics, and the competitive race to the Kentucky Derby. Learn about enhancing the spectator experience and overcoming challenges in the racehorse industry.

Jim Bianco, Founder and President of Bianco Research, shares his contrarian views on interest rates, the impact of global events on inflation, the influence of housing inflation on the economy, and the effects of remote work on spending and inflation. He also discusses his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the Red Sea crisis, and the potential of DeFi to revolutionize financial services.

Yossi Levi, the Car Dealership Guy, shares his journey from used car dealer to tech entrepreneur and media founder. Topics include media business model, US car market demand, affordability challenges, EVs, and hybrids. Explore his transition to online auto retailing and the importance of authenticity in content creation

Bored, a veteran in the video games industry, discusses Crypto Gaming, AI's impact on the industry, his new venture Edison, and more. He explores the failure of Crypto Gaming, the challenges in integrating crypto into games, the potential of event gaming in the metaverse, and the intersection of blockchain, crypto, and gaming. The discussion also touches on evolving ownership in web three gaming, future visions for the gaming industry, and reflections on the crypto market cycle's influence on gaming.

The podcast explores the evolution of investing platforms, including how new-age brokerages compete with industry giants. Topics cover revenue models, payment for order flow, fractionalization, gamification, alternative investments, and discussions on the current market cycle and economic factors.