In this special milestone discussion, Pranav Kanade, David Kalk, and Joe McCann, elite CIOs in the crypto space, dive into Bitcoin's tantalizing prospects and the impact of the upcoming elections. They debate investment strategies, particularly the contrasting strengths of Ethereum and Solana. Stripe's recent acquisition highlights the industry’s shifting attitudes towards stablecoins. The trio also explores how gaming and AI could rejuvenate the crypto market, alongside strategies for navigating fundraising challenges in volatile conditions.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Chris Rhine, Head of Liquid Active Strategies at Galaxy. Chris spent the last two decades trading a variety of instruments and asset classes at Cohen & Steers and BlackRock. Now, Chris uses his wall street experience to develop and manage highly institutional investment products that offer LPs a risk mitigated long-only approach to the liquid token markets. Let's get into it. Connect with the guest Galaxy https://funds.galaxy.com/ Follow Galaxy on Twitter/X https://x.com/galaxyhq Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Jason Kam, Founder of Folius. Folius has become the preeminent blockchain venture firm focused on the application layer, with a strong focus on China-based founders and companies. While Folius is known as a high-signal venture firm, the firm’s liquid strategy constitutes a notably larger percentage of AUM. Jason’s experience as a PM at a traditional emerging markets focused hedge fund give him the skills to navigate the chaotic digital asset public markets. Let's get into it. Connect with the guest Folius https://www.folius.ventures/ Follow Folius on Twitter/X https://x.com/foliusventures Follow Jason on Twitter/X https://x.com/MapleLeafCap Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Matt Halstead, Director of Digital Assets and Real Estate Investing at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, also known as Texas Teachers.  Matt built the digital assets program at Texas Teachers from scratch and has helped push the asset class forward via his highly institutional and sophisticated approach to crypto fund allocations. We typically hear from GPs on Scenius Studio but in order for the space to further develop and mature, it is essential we acknowledge and learn from the LPs who invest with rigor and size. Let's get into it. Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

Jack Platts, CEO and CIO of Hypersphere, shares insights from his remarkable journey, from a retail crypto user in Kansas to a key figure at Polkadot. He discusses navigating the turbulent waters of cryptocurrency investments, focusing on risk mitigation strategies amid regulatory changes. Jack elaborates on the complexities of a multi-manager hedge fund and building a diverse investment team, drawing parallels to assembling a championship basketball team. The conversation also hints at the future of venture-backed crypto, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and strong tokenomics.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Travis Scher, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of North Island Ventures. Travis began his crypto career in 2015, where he led the venture team at Digital Currency Group. After leaving DCG, Travis launched North Island Ventures alongside Glenn and James Hutchins. Travis invests across a range of blockchain categories and possesses strong opinions regarding the entrepreneurs and ideas that will bring blockchain to the masses. Let's get into it. Connect with the guest North Island Ventures https://northisland.ventures/ Follow North Island on Twitter/X https://x.com/NorthIslandVC Follow Travis on Twitter/X https://x.com/travisscher Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Carlos Pereira, Partner at BITKRAFT. BITKRAFT is a premier gaming focused venture firm and Carlos is the lead investor for their crypto-dedicated fund. His perspective into the innovation that crypto uniquely unlocks within gaming is insightful. Moreover, his assessment of the current blockchain gaming ecosystem highlights his experience investing in the sector and the observations he and his team have earned across cycles. Let's get into it. Resources Mentioned Fully On-Chain Games Thesis Project Awakening Ronin Karate Combat Sipher Connect with the guest Bitkraft https://www.bitkraft.vc/ Follow Bitkraft on Twitter/X https://x.com/bitkraftvc Follow Carlos on Twitter/X https://x.com/cegapereira Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner of Dragonfly. Haseeb is highly respected in the space for his synthesis of complex topics, sharp opinions on contentious debates, and repeated ability to back category winners early. With Haseeb at the helm, Dragonfly has established itself as one of the industry’s premier global firms with strong footing in the US and Asia. Let's get into it. Connect with the guest Dragonfly https://www.dragonfly.xyz/ Follow Dragonfly on Twitter/X https://x.com/dragonfly_xyz Follow Haseeb on Twitter/X https://x.com/hosseeb Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Min Teo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ethereal Ventures. Together with Joe Lubin, Min leads one of the industry’s most well-respected early-stage venture firms. With an impressive track record that includes seed stage bets in EigenLayer and Aztec Protocol, Min has a knack for uncovering blue ocean categories and companies before they become consensus. Lets get into it. Connect with the guest Ethereal https://www.etherealventures.com/ Follow Ethereal on Twitter/X https://x.com/etherealvc Follow Min on Twitter/X https://x.com/_MinTeo Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Michael Dempsey, Managing Partner of Compound. At Compound, Michael oversees investments in AI/ML, robotics, biology, and of course crypto. His cross-industry knowledge and deep understanding of blockchain-native challenges and commercial opportunities makes him stand out from the crowd.   Let's get into it. Connect with the guest Compound https://www.compound.vc/ Follow Compound on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/compoundvc Follow Michael on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/mhdempsey Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.