Making Markets
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Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 55min
Nat Eliason: The Wild World of Crypto - [Making Markets, EP.38]
Nat Eliason, author of Crypto Confidential, shares his rollercoaster journey in the crypto world, discussing his wins, losses, and experiences with hacks and scams. He touches on the Olympus project, building a career on early adoption, and his transition to writing. The conversation also covers marketing in crypto, the Rome cult movement, and the challenges of career interests.
Jul 12, 2024 • 57min
Richard Teng: Binance's Next Chapter - [Making Markets, EP.37]
Former regulator turned Binance CEO Richard Teng discusses lessons learned, working with regulators, customer focus, Nigeria incident impact, ETF influence, and positive global crypto regulatory outlook.
Jul 5, 2024 • 44min
Phil Huber: The Case for Private Credit - [Making Markets, EP.36]
Guest Phil Huber, Head of Portfolio Solutions at Cliffwater, discusses the booming private credit market, covering topics like downside protection, due diligence, demand, and volatility. He also shares insights on his career journey and role at Cliffwater.
Jun 28, 2024 • 38min
B.B. Abbott: Nurturing Tomorrow's Baseball Stars - [Making Markets, EP.35]
Baseball agent B.B. Abbott discusses the intensity of childhood athletics, economics of player-agent model, impact of NIL on College Baseball, and how analytics enrich scouting in an action-packed episode.
Jun 21, 2024 • 54min
Bob Elliott: The Goldilocks Economy - [Making Markets, EP.34]
Former CIO of Unlimited Funds, Bob Elliot, discusses the current market cycle, US deficit, inflation, and bond yields. He explains the Fed's reaction function and shares insights on gold, bitcoin, housing, commercial real estate, and private equity.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 47min
Ben Gordon: Investing in Farmland - [Making Markets, EP.33]
Ben Gordon, CEO of Fractal, discusses the appeal of farmland investments, challenges in the sector, Fractal's unique business model providing equity capital to farmers, tax benefits for investors, and risks associated with investing in farmland. The podcast also explores technical innovation, climate change impact on farming, ESG impact investing, and challenges in the farmland asset class.
Jun 7, 2024 • 51min
Adam Terry: The Rise of Cannabis Beverages - [Making Markets, EP.32]
Adam Terry, Co-founder and CEO of Cantrip, discusses the science and regulatory landscape of cannabis beverages. Topics include THC vs. CBD, natural vs. synthetic cannabinoids, rise of THC beverages, regulatory challenges, market growth, and customer personas targeted by Cantrip.
May 31, 2024 • 51min
Tony Cappell: Underwriting the Cannabis Industry - [Making Markets, EP.31]
Tony Cappell, Co-founder at Chicago Atlantic Group, discusses underwriting in the Cannabis industry. Topics include challenges in Cannabis lending, market segmentation, state regulations, credit risk, life cycle of a Cannabis deal, and overall private credit market dynamics.
May 24, 2024 • 42min
Tom Dunleavy: The State of Web3 in 2024 - [Making Markets, EP.30]
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.
May 17, 2024 • 43min
Corey Kluber: Pitching for Success - [Making Markets, EP.29]
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.
