
Syz the Future
Syz the Future is a monthly podcast hosted by Richard Byworth, partner at Syz Capital, the alternative investment firm. The show dives into the critical issues shaping our world today and its uncertain future: from forever wars to energy security, sustainability and monetary debasement to disruptive technology and geopolitics. Each episode tackles one of these key challenges we are facing in depth, clarifying tangible steps to move forward, while examining how this might inform capital allocation decisions for what lies ahead.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 34min
Ep.4: Jeff Booth – How the Dollar is Shortchanging You
In this conversation with Jeff Booth, bestselling author and Bitcoin thought leader, the issues of an unsustainable financial system are brought to light. Jeff critiques the impact of relentless money printing and inflation on everyday life, questioning why many feel worse off despite economic claims. He shares insights on Bitcoin as a decentralized solution and a hedge against inflation, advocating for its role in empowering the working class. The dialogue is rich with strategies for investing wisely in a Bitcoin-driven future.

Sep 17, 2024 • 2min
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Syz the Future is a monthly podcast hosted by Richard Byworth, partner at Syz Capital, the alternative investment arm of the Syz Group. The show dives into the critical issues shaping our world today and its uncertain future. From forever wars to energy security, sustainability and monetary debasement to disruptive technology and geopolitics, each episode features an expert guest who can shed light on some of these key challenges we are facing and fresh perspectives on how to move forward. We explore how these pressing topics can impact investment portfolios and the where to allocate capital. X (Twitter): https://x.com/syzthefuture Richard's X (Twitter): https://x.com/RichardByworth Find us on your favorite podcast channels: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@syzthefuture Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Cbky4e Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YUmdV5 Fountain App: https://bit.ly/4e1ItAt Instagram: https://instagram.com/syzthefuture Website: https://podcast.syzcapital.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 32min
Ep.3: Eric Syz – Lessons from Building a Bank: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Culture
Eric Syz is the inspirational innovator that founded the iconic Swiss bank, Bank Syz. The discussion covers the challenges and bright spots in building Bank Syz, his view for the legacy of the bank, advice to other entrepreneurs and alternative portfolio construction. X (Twitter): https://x.com/syzthefuture Richard's X (Twitter): https://x.com/RichardByworth Find us on your favorite podcast channels: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@syzthefuture Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Cbky4e Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YUmdV5 Fountain App: https://bit.ly/4e1ItAt Instagram: https://instagram.com/syzthefuture Website: https://podcast.syzcapital.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 39min
Ep.2: Benjamin J Butler – The Future of Government in the Era of Public Institutional Collapse
In a wide-ranging discussion with Benjamin J Butler (https://x.com/englishfuturist), we discuss the growing distrust of our public institutions, the future of government, environmental sustainability, systemic corruption, and the real way forward: bypassing the catchy slogans to truly address the real problems. Inflation as a permanent issue versus the natural state of the economy being deflation. And as always, how to position portfolios with all this in mind. X (Twitter): https://x.com/syzthefuture Richard's X (Twitter): https://x.com/RichardByworth Find us on your favorite podcast channels: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@syzthefuture Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Cbky4e Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YUmdV5 Fountain App: https://bit.ly/4e1ItAt Instagram: https://instagram.com/syzthefuture Website: https://podcast.syzcapital.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 38min
Ep.1: Geopolitics Expert Dr. David Legg – Energy Security: Climate Solution or Forever Wars?
David Legg is an expert on global geopolitics and advisor to governments on energy security. This discussion covers the various forever wars being fought across the globe and their linkage to energy security. How we can actually have a significant impact on the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and how nuclear can shake its negative stigma. As always, we discuss how to position portfolios for what is to come. X (Twitter): https://x.com/syzthefuture Richard's X (Twitter): https://x.com/RichardByworth Find us on your favorite podcast channels: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@syzthefuture Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Cbky4e Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YUmdV5 Fountain App: https://bit.ly/4e1ItAt Instagram: https://instagram.com/syzthefuture Website: https://podcast.syzcapital.com