Clock Speed with Shamus Madan

In this episode, Shamus Madan engages with Simon Grunfeld, a fintech and blockchain expert. They delve into global cryptocurrency transactions, decentralized applications, and DeFi. They also discuss blockchain's energy consumption, the storage of digital assets, and Bitcoin's scarcity. The conversation extends to security token offerings, the future of Dogecoin, and Elon Musk's impact on the crypto market. In this episode, I had Simon Grunfeld (VP of Crypto at SIMBA Chain) on to discuss some basics revolving around blockchain, crypto, what gas fees are, and where the NFTs you buy are stored (hint: not on the blockchain). Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Twitter of Guest: @simongrunfeld Disclaimer: The podcast is NOT financial or investment advice. The podcast is also not a research report and should not be used for the basis of any investment decision. The podcast is NOT a recommendation to buy or sell crypto. (0:00) Introduction and Simon Grenfield's background in fintech and blockchain (4:19) The role and impact of cryptocurrencies in global transactions (7:41) The rise of decentralized applications, DeFi, and the explanation of gas fees (10:10) The energy consumption issue and future of energy efficiency in blockchain technology (14:17) Problems and solutions in storing digital assets in blockchain (16:02) Scarcity of Bitcoin vs historical idea of scarcity and comparison to Tulip mania (18:38) The emergence of security token offerings (STOs) and regulatory compliance (19:58) The value and potential future of Dogecoin (21:29) The influence of Elon Musk on the crypto market (24:11) Closing remarks and thanks to Simon Grunfeld

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Stephen Mathi-Davis about his journey from his first startup to QAI, the impacts of AI on institutional investing, and QAI's business model. They also discuss the cost of maintaining AI, the future vision for QAI, AI's role in decision making, aligning business models with investor interests, and market predictions. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today Stephen Mathi-Davis joins the pod to discuss the business model behind the app, how the AI works, and more. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Disclaimer: The podcast is not financial or investment advice. The podcast is also not a research report and should not be used for the basis of any investment decision. (0:00) Introduction and Guest Stephen Mathi-Davis Background (1:18) Stephen's Journey from First Startup to QAI (2:19) Impacts of AI on Institutional Investing (4:16) Business Model of QAI and its Application of AI (9:37) Transparency and Cost of Maintaining AI in QAI (10:26) Future Vision for QAI and Investment Management Industry (12:15) AI's Role in Investment Decision Making and Strategy (14:13) Aligning QAI's Business Model with Investor Interests (15:29) Market Predictions and Warnings for Investors (17:05) Outro and Closing Remarks

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Matt Allen about his investment journey. They delve into assessing intrinsic value, managing market volatility, and the difference between investing and trading. Allen shares his strategies, resources, and his process for selecting companies. The conversation concludes with lessons from Warren Buffet. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we whipped up a wonderful episode for you guys as a very special guest Matt Allen, joins us to discuss how turned $1.8k into $36k in two weeks, some little known secrets about Warren Buffet, and portfolio building. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Twitter of Guest: @investmattallen Subscribe to Matt Allen's Newsletter Here: https://mattallen.substack.com/ Disclaimer: The podcast is not financial or investment advice. The podcast is also not a research report and should not be used for the basis of any investment decision. (0:00) Introduction and background of guest, Matt Allen (3:38) Understanding and assessing intrinsic value (6:36) Matt Allen's investment journey and handling market volatility (10:22) Investing Vs Trading: Insights and strategies (13:12) Trading strategies: Swing set up and oversold stocks (15:15) Matt Allen's resources on wealth and investment (16:57) Overview of Matt's newsletters and process for selecting companies (18:25) Final thoughts and lessons from Warren Buffet (19:30) Wrap up, thanks, and disclaimer

In this episode, Shamus Madan engages with Senator Elizabeth Warren on inflation, its causes, and its impact. They delve into the government's role in inflation, antitrust laws in the grocery industry, and strategies to combat inflation. The conversation also captures a spirited debate on Warren's stance on antitrust laws. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we whipped up a slightly different episode for the audience where we will analyze the new inflation data, how it affects the markets, and Senator Warren on enforcing antitrust for grocery stores. If you enjoyed this type of episode, hit me up on Twitter: @mbitpodcast Disclaimer: The podcast is not investment or financial advice (0:00) Introduction and episode overview (0:45) Current state of inflation and CPI data (1:36) Government's role in high inflation (2:16) Impact of excessive money on inflation (3:49) Strategies to combat inflation (4:25) Discussion on antitrust laws in the grocery industry (4:43) Elizabeth Warren's stance on antitrust laws (5:45) Shamus's counter-argument to Elizabeth Warren's views (6:56) Wrap up and closing remarks

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with guest Will Wiseman, discussing the creation and mission of Climatize. They delve into its business model, projects, and investment returns. They also explore the role of blockchain and cryptocurrency within Climatize, its public accessibility, and its launch. The episode concludes with Madan's thoughts on the climate industry. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we whipped up a wonderful episode for you guys as a very special guest William Wiseman, joins us to talk about his business Climatize which allows you to invest in environmentally projects with spare change. Find Climatize Here: climatize.earth Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Disclaimer: The podcast is not financial or investment advice (0:00) Introduction and guest Will Wiseman's background (2:27) The birth of climatize and its mission (5:41) Business model and projects of climatize (7:51) Return on investment and process of pulling out investments in climatize (10:07) The long-term vision and goal of making climate finance accessible to the public (14:07) The role of blockchain and cryptocurrency in climatize (15:38) Climatize launch and availability (16:02) Final thoughts, Shamus Madan's take on the climate industry and closing remarks (17:10) Investment disclaimer

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with Michael Sikand about the potential of his climate finance app, Climatized. They discuss Sikand's media company, Our Future, and the importance of honesty and audience building. The conversation also explores the future of short-form content and the role of platforms like TikTok. They delve into the power of storytelling in business, user engagement, and expansion strategies for the Our Future brand. The episode concludes with Sikand sharing advice for the next generation in business. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we whipped up a wonderful episode for you guys as a very special guest Michael Sikand, joins us to talk about his business Our Future which is a media company designed to educate GenZ on business. Find OurFuture's Content Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourfuturestories?lang=en Twitter of Guest: @michaelsikand Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast (0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Michael Sikand (1:29) Discussion on Climatized: A climate finance app and its potential (5:57) Michael Sikand's media company Our Future: Focus on honesty and audience building in business (10:00) Future of short-form content: Role of TikTok and Blue Ocean Strategy (13:37) The power of storytelling in business and starting early (15:25) User engagement and expansion strategies for Our Future brand (18:36) Challenges and investment in business expansion (20:54) Importance of branding in podcasting (21:03) Advice for the next generation in business (22:34) Conclusion of the episode with Michael Sikand

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Ben Miller about the mission and purpose of Kronify. They discuss the importance of understanding personal finance expenses, Kronify's growth strategies, recent investments, and future subscription options. They also introduce the Kronify podcast and share how to learn more about Kronify and Ben. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss personal finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we whipped up a wonderful episode for you guys as a very special guest Ben Miller, joins us to talk about his business ChroniFI, a company that gives you access to all of the financial information you could ask for in a glance. Sign Up for FREE at: ChroniFI.com Twitter of Guest: @chronifiben Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast (0:00) Introduction and Guest Intro: Ben Miller (1:21) Kronify Mission and Purpose Discussion (2:24) Importance of Understanding Personal Finance Expenses (4:09) Kronify's Business Growth Strategies and Recent Investments (6:25) Future Subscription Options for Kronify (7:40) Introduction to Kronify Podcast (9:31) Where to Find More about Kronify and Ben Miller (10:18) Episode Wrap-up and Close

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Scott D. Clary, discussing Scott's entrepreneurial journey, OmniPass' potential, and strategies for podcast exposure. They delve into the importance of empathy in sales, curiosity for professional growth, and understanding roles in new job positions. Welcome everyone to the MBIT (Markets Business Investing and Tech) podcast. Today Scott D. Clary joins us to share his lessons from years in the business industry, as an advisor to multiple companies, an entrepreneur, and host of the #1 Business Education Podcast. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Twitter of Guest: @ScottDClary Drop a 5-star review below! (0:00) Introduction to MBIT podcast, Shamus Madan, and guest, Scott D. Clary (3:49) Scott's journey into entrepreneurship, consultancy, and personal branding (6:54) Introduction to OmniPass and its potential in the health and wellness industry (16:10) Strategies for attracting high-profile guests and boosting podcast exposure (23:02) Transition from product push to customer fit and the importance of empathy in sales (27:59) The role of curiosity in professional growth and success (30:20) Proactiveness and understanding roles in new job positions (32:59) Wrapping up the episode and the importance of curiosity and problem-solving in business success

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Tyler Maloney about the impact of TikTok on Faves, exploring the potential and challenges of organic reach. They discuss Faves as a content sharing platform, the importance of product readiness in social media apps, funding, the role of VCs, and future prospects. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss investing, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we will be discussing the the new California based startup Faves (backed by VCs and angel investors including Sahil Bloom), and how it is making a dent in the social media industry. Make sure to subscribe to the pod, so you don’t miss out on future episodes. To touch on these topics we have the Founder and CEO of Faves, Tyler Maloney. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Twitter of Guest: @MaloneyTyler Download the Faves App Here! --> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/faves-best-of-social-media/id1490305477 (0:00) Introduction and guest Tyler Maloney's background (1:16) Influence of TikTok on Faves (2:23) Exploring organic reach on TikTok: Potential and Challenges (3:39) Faves: A platform for content sharing and user acquisition plans (5:20) The importance of product readiness in social media apps (7:52) Discussion on funding and role of VCs in Faves (8:23) Future prospects for Faves and conclusion

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Ryan Engle, founder and CEO of Gulf Plus. They delve into Ryan's journey in the AR and VR industry, the future of VR beyond gaming, and the convergence of AR and VR. They also explore the concept of the metaverse, the crypto and NFT bubble, and predictions for future metaverse startups. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Oculus and VR technology. Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss investing, tech, and entrepreneurship. Today we will be discussing the VR industry, the metaverse, and what it could mean for the future. Make sure to subscribe to the pod, so you don’t miss out on future episodes. To touch on these topics we have the Founder and CEO of Golf+, Ryan Engle. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Twitter of Guest: @rengle820 (0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Ryan Engle, founder and CEO of Gulf Plus (3:15) Ryan's journey into AR and VR space and challenges faced (10:27) Future of VR beyond gaming and discussion on its potential expansion (16:10) Discussing the relevance and potential growth of VR in the future (18:02) The convergence of AR and VR and the necessity of a device that can switch between both (20:03) Transitioning to the concept of metaverse and its definition (24:48) Speculations on the crypto and NFT bubble and their integration in the metaverse (27:46) Predictions for the future of metaverse startups and rumors about the next version of Oculus (29:25) Continuation of the discussion on Oculus and VR technology (29:42) Closing remarks by Shamus Madan and verification of Ryan Engle's Twitter handle