Alt Funds Network

Mike Schroeder
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Jun 17, 2025 • 45min

#109 Vincent Randazzo, Viewright Advisors - Buy Sell or Hold? Using Breadth and Liquidity to Make Tactical Allocations

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk Connect with Vincent Randazzo:Company Website: https://viewright.ai/  X: @CMTRandazzo Background: Vincent Randazzo (ran-dah-zo) is a chartered market technician, the founder of ViewRight Advisors, and creator of the Defender Program, a systematic risk management overlay for equity portfolios. He brings over two decades of experience, previously serving as Chief Market Strategist at Lowry Research, the oldest technical analysis firm in the country. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the All Funds Network Podcast00:28 Introducing Vincent Randazzo01:14 Vincent's Early Career and Insights on Risk Management02:41 The Value of Technical Analysis05:28 The Defender Program and Market Breadth Analysis07:25 Understanding the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Designation12:26 The Importance of a Systematic Approach14:57 Challenges in Risk Management for Advisors23:33 Divergence in Portfolios and Market Concentration24:08 Liquidity and Market Confidence24:48 Market Breadth and Volatility27:09 Investment Strategies and Scaling Out30:07 Tactical Investing and Market Signals30:55 Real-Time Market Examples and Risk Management37:30 Market Bottoms and Historical Patterns42:35 Trusting Market Signals and Historical Data43:49 Conclusion and Contact Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 52min

#108 Carsten Hermann, Particula - Revolutionizing Digital Asset Risk Ratings with AI

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Carsten Hermann:Company Website: www.particula.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenhermann/ X: https://x.com/carstenhermann_ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to eSports00:17 Building a Career in eSports02:46 Transition to Entrepreneurship03:44 Early Ventures in Web Development06:07 Exploring Blockchain and Crypto07:22 Understanding Blockchain Ecosystem08:56 Introduction to Particula11:01 Importance of Tokenized Asset Ratings18:44 Global Trends in Tokenization25:19 Exploring Smart Contract Risks26:03 Understanding Oracles in Blockchain27:17 Access Controls and Security Measures28:43 Financial Logic and KYC Compliance30:59 The Evolution of Digital Asset Ratings35:36 AI in Risk Assessment42:21 Challenges in Tokenized Assets48:02 Advice for Issuers and Investors51:04 Conclusion and Contact InformationDisclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.            
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Jun 6, 2025 • 39min

#107 Alex Ryvkin, Rho Protocol - Institutional Crypto Interest Rates

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Alex Ryvkin:Company Website: https://www.rho.trading/X: https://x.com/Rho_xyz   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rholabshq Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Alt Funds Network00:20 Introducing Alex Ryvkin and RO Protocol00:52 Understanding Interest Rates in Crypto03:32 Alex Ryvkin's Background and Journey04:13 The Birth of RO Protocol06:36 Crypto Interest Rates as a Benchmark08:09 Decentralization and Centralized Yield Platforms10:25 RO Protocol's Roadmap and Market Evolution12:22 Interest Rate Swaps and Market Dynamics16:01 Stable Coins and Crypto Rates20:21 Challenges of Creating Liquid Custom Products21:07 Bootstrapping Liquidity in a New Market22:39 Liquidity Strategies and Early Success23:58 Hypothetical Trades and Market Impact29:52 Exciting Developments in Crypto33:23 The Future of DeFi and Market Infrastructure35:26 TradFi Mindset in the Crypto Space37:28 Conclusion and Where to Find More Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.                     
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May 30, 2025 • 55min

#106 Sarah Downey & Michael Neff, Lockton - Insuring the Future of Crypto: D&O, Custody, and Coverage

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSYouTube: https://bit.ly/3GE1UBl  👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Sarah Downey & Michael Neff:Company Website: https://global.lockton.com/us/enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-katz-downey-74557a3/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocktonCompanies  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Backgrounds01:56 Understanding Insurance Brokers03:22 Types of Insurance for Digital Assets10:45 Challenges in the Crypto Insurance Space13:06 Evolution of the Insurance Market23:34 Claims and Client Education29:16 Shift from Multi-SIGs to MPC in Custody30:02 Evolution of Custody and Insurance31:35 Impact of High-Profile Hacks33:24 Barriers to Entry and Client Needs39:36 Kidnap and Ransom Insurance44:36 Tokenization and Real Estate47:59 DeFi and Smart Contract Insurance49:07 Geographical Considerations in Insurance51:14 Future of Insurance in Crypto52:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.              
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May 27, 2025 • 48min

#105 Matteo Pandolfi, Bob Rutherford - Why On-Chain Credit Is Crypto’s Next Frontier | Pareto x FalconX

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQConnect with Mateo Pandolfi and Bob Rutherford:ParetoWebsite: https://pareto.credit/Pareto marketpace )app): https://app.pareto.credit/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pandolfimatteo/X (Twitter): https://x.com/paretocreditDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/mpySAJpTelegram: https://t.me/paretocreditBlog: https://paragraph.xyz/@pareto  Falcon XWebsite: https://www.falconx.io/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefalconxX: https://x.com/falconxnetwork Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions00:40 Mateo Pandolfi on Pareto's Mission01:55 Bob Rutherford on Falcon X03:05 History and Evolution of Digital Asset Lending06:45 Challenges and Innovations in DeFi Credit12:01 Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi16:11 Benefits of On-Chain Structured Credit Facilities22:26 Understanding the Education Process22:50 Institutional Interest and Legal Adaptation25:27 Privacy and Trust in On-Chain Credit28:11 Primary Credit Side and Borrower Profiles32:06 Current Market Demand and Future Trends34:58 Technological Advancements and Future Prospects41:53 The Falcon X and Pareto Partnership45:55 Conclusion and Contact Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 3min

#104 Adam Guren, Hunting Hill - From Wall Street to Crypto: A Journey Through ETF Strategies

Adam Guren from Hunting Hill shares his fascinating transition from professional soccer to Wall Street, revealing how his early days in trading shaped his perspective on ETFs. He dives into the evolving crypto landscape, discussing innovative risk management strategies and institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. Guren also elaborates on the challenges of navigating regulatory hurdles and the intersection of AI and blockchain in modern investments, providing valuable insights for aspiring fund managers.
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May 20, 2025 • 56min

#103 Chandan Lodha, Cointracker - From Near-Death to Series A: CoinTracker’s Crypto Pivot

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Chandan Lodha:Website: https://www.cointracker.io/X: @CoinTracker Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Near-Death Experiences01:15 The Impact of COVID-19 on Coin Tracker02:26 Survival Strategies and New Product Launch03:44 Raising $100 Million Series A03:56 Founding Coin Tracker and Early Crypto Journey05:29 Building Coin Tracker: Solving Personal Problems08:11 Entering Y Combinator and Early Success10:20 Coin Tracker's Core Product and Partnerships13:00 Challenges in Crypto Tax Compliance17:17 Tracking DeFi Transactions and Regulatory Changes27:05 Engineering the Perfect User Experience28:08 Tax Loss Harvesting: A Game-Changer29:57 The Future of Institutional Crypto Products32:59 Addressing Unique Business Needs36:00 Regulatory Trends and Stablecoin Adoption42:33 AI and Crypto: The Next Frontier51:44 Reflections and Future Vision Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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May 16, 2025 • 46min

#102 Jonthony Aybar, Alpha Growth - DeFi, Crypto & Leadership: Marine Vet’s Journey to Alpha Growth Insights

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSYouTube: https://bit.ly/3GE1UBl 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Jonthony Aybar:Company Website: www.alphagrowth.ioX: https://x.com/SSJ2_Spartan  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonthony-aybar/ Timestamps:00:00 Joining the Marine Corps01:00 Deployment Experiences03:48 Transition to Civilian Life04:43 Working for the State Department05:20 Challenges of Military Transition07:36 Leadership and Camaraderie in the Marines12:29 Alpha Growth and Defi Strategies14:18 Crypto and Blockchain Journey21:31 Understanding Dex Liquidity22:13 Incentives and Emissions in DeFi23:16 Treasury Management Strategies24:17 The Importance of CDPs and Stablecoins25:20 Challenges and Overlooked Aspects in DeFi27:24 Successful DeFi Partnerships and Incentives28:46 Institutional Involvement in DeFi30:43 Treasury Management and Yield Strategies35:14 Governance and Decentralization in DeFi40:55 Future Trends and Alpha Growth's Role Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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May 13, 2025 • 1h 12min

#101 Christopher Sullivan, Hyperion Decimus - Surfing, Bitcoin, & Market Fractals: Hedge Fund Expert Shares Finance, Health & Purpose Insights

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQConnect with Christopher Sullivan:Company website: www.hyperiondecimus.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperiondecimus Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Surfing Background00:59 Aging and Athleticism01:56 Surfing and Market Volatility02:13 Sacred Geometry and Waves03:27 Big Wave Surfing Experiences05:18 Career Beginnings at Morgan Stanley06:04 Historical Perspectives and Market Analysis11:50 Transition to Crypto and Fund Management17:53 Current Market Strategies and Trends24:39 Macro Perspectives and Real Estate Outlook38:15 Real Estate Investments and Cash Flow39:50 The Impact of Paper Markets on Silver Prices41:30 Bitcoin and Market Manipulation42:45 Risk Management Strategies in Digital Assets46:02 Fractals and Market Patterns53:31 Geoengineering and Its Implications55:42 Health Practices for a Toxic Environment59:44 The Importance of Purpose and Continuous Work01:10:38 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Fund Managers Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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May 9, 2025 • 52min

#100 Nicole Belmont, Far Hills Group LLC - A Placement Agent’s Guide to Fundraising Success

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.ioSpotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUS 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Nicole Belmont:Company Website: https://farhills.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:14 Role and Function of a Placement Agent01:44 Differences Between Placement Agents and CAP Intro Services03:27 Types of Funds Using Placement Agents04:57 Preparing Fund Managers for Investor Meetings09:17 Fundraising Environment and Market Trends13:12 Challenges and Strategies for Fund Managers21:18 Investor Expectations and Fee Structures28:43 Exploring Due Diligence in Fund Onboarding30:03 Operational and Compliance Checks31:27 Red Flags and Transparency33:25 Investor Due Diligence and Industry Events34:19 Maximizing Event Participation36:08 Coaching Fund Managers for Success38:22 Choosing the Right Placement Agent44:37 Cold Outreach and Social Media Strategies46:10 Current Favorable Investment Strategies47:35 Building Long-Term Investor Relationships51:15 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

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