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Timestamps00:00 Intro00:43 Services offered by Midland Trust01:32 How is a Self-Directed IRA different from a standard IRA or Roth IRA04:23 Why Self-Directed IRAs are not offered by most large brokers06:15 How Investment Fund Managers can utilize Self-Directed IRA Capital12:32 What Investment Managers need to be aware of when taking Self-Directed IRA Capital19:47 Other Things people should be aware of when utilizing Self-Directed IRAs21:51 Where to Connect with Brad and Midland Trust

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Zach and Ziliak Law, LLCZiliak website: https://ziliak.com/Ziliak Law LI Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziliak-law/Email Zach: Zachary@ziliak.comThis episode features Zach Ziliak, Founder and Managing Partner of Ziliak Law, LLC.Zach Ziliak is an expert on fund legal structures as well as security token offerings (ICO, etc.). We discuss the importance of a lawyer for hedge funds (and other alternative funds), why you need a lawyer when starting a hedge fund, and key factors to consider when starting a fund. We also talk about the legal implications of a DAO and security token (aka ICO's, IDO's, IEO's, STO, etc.). Timestamps:00:00 Opener.00:40 Zach’s background and the start of Ziliak Law Group.02:47 Ziliak Law Group services.05:25 The importance of a lawyer for a fund.07:58 The importance of a lawyer for security tokens (ICO, IDO, IEO, STO, etc.).09:03 Types of tokens.10:20 Key factors to consider when setting up a fund.13:33 Concerns that digital asset funds should be considered.15:20 Regulators take on security tokens.18:50 DAO’s.20:55 Tokenized Funds.23:53 Interesting projects: defi clients, jurisdictions, NFTs, tokens use & exchanges25:03 Advice for a new crypto fund entering the market.27:30 Connect with Zach and Ziliak Law Group.This video is for educational purposes only.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A lawyer is important for a crypto hedge fund because they provide critical legal guidance and support in a rapidly evolving and complex regulatory environment. A lawyer can help the hedge fund ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, protect the fund's interests and assets, and provide strategic advice on investment opportunities and risk management. A lawyer can also assist with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal issues that may arise. Having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can help a crypto hedge fund operate with greater confidence and security, and can ultimately contribute to the success and growth of the fund. About DAOs:A DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is a decentralized digital organization that operates through code and blockchain technology, rather than through a central authority or traditional organizational structure.A DAO operates on a blockchain network and is governed by a set of rules encoded as smart contracts. The rules determine how the organization operates, how decisions are made, and how the organization's assets are managed. Members of a DAO typically interact through a decentralized platform and use tokens to participate in the organization, vote on proposals, and receive rewards.Because DAOs are decentralized and operate on the blockchain, they offer several benefits, including increased transparency, security, and efficiency. DAOs can also provide a more equitable and democratic governance model, as all members have an equal say in decision-making.However, it's important to note that DAOs are still a relatively new and evolving concept, and their long-term viability and potential challenges and risks are still being evaluated. Additionally, DAOs are subject to the same security and regulatory considerations as any other blockchain-based organization.Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds. The Legal Side of Digital Asset Funds, Security tokens & DAO's - Zach Ziliak - Ziliak Law, LLCThe Legal Side of Digital Asset FundsSecurity tokenslawyer for crypto hedge fundalt funds investment podcastinvestment fundinvestmentfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsfund administrationnew funddigital assets spaceNew Fund ManagerCrypto Spacestarting a fundlaunching a fundFund managerMike SchroederDigital Asset Funds of the Legal Side#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #howtostartahedgefund #howtostartacryptofund #howtoinvestinalternativeinvestments #alternativeinvestments #hedgefundlawyers

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Digital Asset Fund Administration - Nilesh Sudrania - FormidiumThis episode features Nilesh Sudrania, Founder and CEO of Formiduim. We discuss fund administration for digital asset funds and the nuances associated with doing so. Connect with Nilesh and Formidium:Website: https://formidium.com/Nilesh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshsudrania/ This video is for educational purposes only. Time Stamps:00:00 Opener00:30 Nilesh’s story03:40 Formidium’s Services, Client base07:40 Competition and Fund administration landscape09:19 Future of Fund administration; does it include blockchain?11:20 Consideration for crypto fund when choosing a fund administrator13:42 New funds - what should to think about when talking to a fund administrator17:30 fund administration pricing17:53 Exchange API data feed issues20:27 fund administration for defi funds22:57 In-kind transactions24:18 how was the downmarket impacted clients26:55 Advice for a new fund manager30:20 where to connect with Formidium and Nilesh~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fund administration is important for an alternative investment fund for several reasons:Compliance: Fund administration helps ensure that a fund is in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, which can vary depending on the fund's structure, investment strategy, and jurisdiction.Accounting: Fund administration provides accurate and timely financial reporting, which is critical for investors and regulators to assess the fund's performance, risk exposure, and compliance with investment mandates and guidelines.Risk Management: Fund administration helps to manage and mitigate risk by monitoring investments, cash flows, and fund performance, and by ensuring that all necessary controls, procedures, and reporting are in place.Investor Relations: Fund administration plays a key role in supporting investor relations by providing timely and accurate information to investors, managing investor communications and reporting, and ensuring that investors receive the information they need to make informed decisions.Operations: Fund administration helps to streamline the operational processes of a fund, from trade settlement and reconciliation, to securities lending and collateral management, to performance calculation and reporting.Transparency: Fund administration helps to promote transparency by providing regular and accurate reporting on the fund's performance, holdings, and risks, which can help to increase investor confidence and support the fund's reputation.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds. Digital Asset Fund Administration - Nilesh Sudrania - FormidiumFund platformsHedge fund platformsVenture Capital Fund PlatformsCTA Platformsinvestment fundfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsPaul SylviaARB Fund ManagementMike Schroederstarting a new fundhow to start a hedge fundhow to start a crypto fundhow to start a digital asset fundhow to start an alternative investment fundhedge fund lawyerscrypto fund lawyersNew Fund ManagerInvestment management#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #nfts #alternativeinvestments #venturecapital #finance #lawyer #caymanisland #bvi #compliance #institutionaltrading #investmentmanagement #cryptofund #digitalassetinvestor #digitalassetmanagement #defi #FundAdministration #DigitalAssetFunds #HedgeFunds #venturecapital  #VentureCapital #Finance #doa

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Maxim and CoinLoan:Website: https://coinloan.io/Email Max: mshilo@coinloan.ioMax's Telegram: @maximili0n This episode features Maxim Shilo, Chief Opportunity Hunter at CoinLoan.We discuss why and how digital asset loans are taken as well as considerations when lending or borrowing Digital Assets.This video is for educational purposes only. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:49 Max's Background and how he ended up at Coinloan03:47 Services offered by Coinloan05:53 Types of crypto loans and clients of Coinloan08:13 Corporate crypto loans12:12 What crypto tokens are investors borrowing13:39 Coinloans competitive edge16:31Crypto Lending Industry overview20:35 What factors should investors consider when lending crypto21:47 What factors should investors consider when borrowing crypto23:15 Advice for someone launching a new fund24:12 Where to go to connect with Max and Coinloan~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Crypto funds may lend or borrow digital assets for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:1. Trading strategies: A crypto fund may lend out its digital assets to generate additional income, or borrow digital assets to enter into short positions. This is a common way for traders to profit from market movements.2. Liquidity management: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to manage its liquidity position. For example, if a fund has an influx of redemptions, it may need to borrow assets to meet those obligations, or lend out assets to maintain its cash reserve.3. Market making: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to provide liquidity to the market, a process known as market making. By doing so, the fund can earn a spread between the borrowing and lending rates.4. Margin trading: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to participate in margin trading, where they trade with leverage. The fund would borrow assets to increase their buying power and increase their potential returns, but also increase their risk.It's important to note that lending and borrowing digital assets involves risks, including counterparty risk (the risk of the borrower defaulting on their obligation), price volatility risk, and regulatory risk. Therefore, it's important for crypto funds to carefully consider these risks and have appropriate risk management strategies in place before engaging in these activities.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds. Digital Asset LendingMax ShiloCoinloanFund platformsCrypto Fund LendingLeding and Borrowing digital assetsInstitutions that are lending and borrowing in cryptoVenture Capital Fundinvestment fundfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsMike Schroederstarting a new fundhow to start a hedge fundhow to start a crypto fundhow to start a digital asset fundhow to start an alternative investment fundhedge fund lawyerscrypto fund lawyersNew Fund ManagerInvestment management#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #nfts #alternativeinvestments #venturecapital #finance #lawyer #caymanisland #bvi #compliance #institutionaltrading #investmentmanagement #cryptofund #digitalassetinvestor #digitalassetmanagement #defi #cryptolending

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Quentin and perfORM Due Diligence Services LimitedWebsite: https://www.performdd.com/Telegram: @qreplicantsaintEmail: Quentin.Thom@performdd.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/performdd/ This episode features Quentin Thom of Perform Due Diligence. Perform Due Diligence provides operational due diligence for hedge funds, investors, service providers and more:- What considerations do investors have when they're considering investing in a hedge fund?- What should crypto funds be thinking about when onboarding limited partners (LP's).- Limited partners (LP's) investing in crypto funds.- How to start a hedge fund the proper way.- Custody of digital assets.- Investing in crypto funds. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 Quentin Thom's background and the story of Perform Due Diligence (performDD)5:02 What services does Perform Due Diligence Offer12:00 Perform Due Diligence offering for Investment Managers16:09 When should a fund manager be thinking about due diligence services. What size should a hedge fund be for due diligence services. What size should a venture capital fund be thinking about due diligence services.19:01 Consideration for Investment Managers when hiring third party service providers22:40 A walk through of the due diligence project for a hedge fund.26:42 Due diligence process for a crypto fund. What investors care about when investing in a crypto fund.31:42 Advice for a new fund manager when it comes to investor due diligence34:28 Where to go to connect with Quentin Thom and Perform Due Diligence.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Due diligence is a critical part of investing in alternative investment funds, as these types of funds can be complex and carry higher levels of risk compared to traditional investments. Here are some steps that an investor can take to do their due diligence:1. Research the fund and its management team: Investors should research the fund's history, investment strategy, track record, and the experience and qualifications of the fund's management team. This can help to assess the likelihood of the fund achieving its investment objectives.2. Review the fund's documents: Investors should carefully review the fund's offering documents, such as the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and operating agreement, to understand the fund's investment strategy, risks, fees, and liquidity terms.3. Assess the fund's portfolio and performance: Investors should examine the fund's portfolio to understand the types of investments it holds and their potential risks and returns. They should also review the fund's historical performance, including its returns and volatility, to determine its suitability for their investment objectives.4. Evaluate the fund's structure and governance: Investors should understand the fund's structure and governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the fund's management team, board of directors, and service providers. This can help to assess the transparency and accountability of the fund.5. Consider the fund's regulatory environment: Investors should consider the regulatory environment in which the fund operates, including the laws and regulations that govern the fund and its investments. They should also review the fund's compliance record to ensure that it has a history of complying with regulations.6. Seek professional advice: Finally, investors may want to seek the advice of a financial advisor or attorney to help them navigate the due diligence process and assess the suitability of the fund for their investment goals.Summary: Overall, due diligence is an important part of the investment process for alternative investment funds, as it helps to ensure that investors understand the risks and rewards of their investments.Starting a fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers.

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode features Ben Tenenbaum of Marcum LLP. Marcum LLP is a national accounting and advisory services firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals. Learn more about Marcum and connect with Ben:- website: https://www.marcumllp.com/- LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-tenenbaum-cpa-633622b5- Email: Benjamin.Tenenbaum@marcumllp.com- Telegram: @bmt211 This video is for educational purposes only. Timestamps00:00 Intro to the Alt Funds Investment Podcast00:30 Ben Tenenbaum's background04:34 Services offered by Marcum LLP06:30 What type of funds does Marcum LLP work with (type of funds, size of funds, domicile of funds)07:05 Marcum on running nodes07:53 What is the role of an auditor for alternative investment funds13:16 Valuing for cryptoassets for digital asset hedge funds17:35 SEC registered digital asset funds - when is a fund required to register with the SEC19:47 When is a fund required to be audited20:46 Complications when auditing digital asset funds. Complications when auditing crypto funds.23:00 How do you value NFTs. How do crypto funds value their NFT's.26:04 Advice for someone launching a new hege fund. Advice for someone launching a new crypto fund.28:28 Where to connect with Marcum LLP and Ben Tenenbaum~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~An auditor is important for a digital asset fund for several reasons:Transparency and accountability: An auditor provides an independent assessment of the financial statements and operations of a digital asset fund. This helps to increase transparency and accountability, and gives investors confidence in the accuracy of the fund's financial reports.Compliance with regulations: In many jurisdictions, digital asset funds are subject to financial regulations that require regular audits. An auditor can ensure that the fund is complying with these regulations and can provide assurance that the fund is operating in a lawful and ethical manner.Identification of risks and fraud: An auditor can identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the fund's operations, such as fraud, market risk, and operational risk. By identifying these risks, the auditor can help the fund to take proactive steps to mitigate them.Improved financial performance: An auditor can provide valuable insights into the fund's financial performance, helping the fund to identify areas for improvement and to optimize its operations for better results.Overall, an auditor plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and credibility of a digital asset fund, and helps to protect the interests of investors.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Connecting with an auditor is one of the first steps. Auditors for crypto hedge funds are a key for success from the start. Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, SPV's and other forms of alternative investment funds. Auditing Digital Asset Funds - Ben Tenenbaum - Marcum LLPCryptoasset auditorsAuditing hedge fundsHow to audit hedge fundsHow to audit crypto fundsHow to audit venture capital fundsHow do you value NFT'sHow to value NFTsHow to start a hedge fundHow to start a crypto fundHow to start a digital asset fundWhen to audit hedge fundsDigital Asset Prime Brokersfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsHow to start a crypto fundHow to start a hedge fundNew Fund ManagerMike Schroeder, CFAAlt FundsInvestment PodcastFunds Investment Podcast#hedgefunds #audit #crypto #digitalassets #vc #nfts #cryptoventurecapitalfunds #investments #finance #howtostartahedgefund #howtostartacryptofund #howtoinvestinalternativeinvestments #alternativeinvestments

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers. Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Kevin and Cott Law:https://cottlawgroup.com/ This episode features Kevin Cott of Cott Law Group. We discuss a lawyers role in fund setup and the the landscape of fund legal provides. We answer the following questions:- How to start a crypto fund- Advice for someone starting a fund- Different fund structures from a lawyer- Cayman Funds and BVI funds. What is the difference between a Cayman Fund and a BVI fund.- Can a us fund manager trade using offshore exchanges- What does the legal industry look like for alternative funds This Video is for educational purposes only. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:30 Kevin's background and starting Cott Law Group1:24 Services offered by Cott Law Group2:34 What ongoing work does a lawyer do for hedge funds. What ongoing work does a lawyer do for crypto hedge funds.3:47 What are the key factors to consider when starting a fund. What are the key factors to consider when starting a crypto fund.5:41 Should you start a US fund or an offshore fund7:01 What's the difference between a Cayman Fund and a BVI Fund8:16 What is the difference between a mini master fund and a master-feeder fund10:49 Can a us investor trade on offshore crypto exchange14:30 Legal industry for alternative investment funds15:54 Fund Lawyers and Fund Compliance.17:07 Types of fund that fund lawyers are seeing18:37 General Advice from a lawyer about starting a fund19:36 Where to connect with Kevin and Cott Law Group~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A lawyer is important for a crypto hedge fund because they provide critical legal guidance and support in a rapidly evolving and complex regulatory environment. A lawyer can help the hedge fund ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, protect the fund's interests and assets, and provide strategic advice on investment opportunities and risk management. A lawyer can also assist with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal issues that may arise. Having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can help a crypto hedge fund operate with greater confidence and security, and can ultimately contribute to the success and growth of the fund. Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds. Legal Services for Crypto Funds (hedge / VC) - Kevin Cott - Cott Law GroupThe Legal Side of Digital Asset Fundslawyer for crypto hedge fundinvestment fundfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsCott LawKevin CottMike Schroederstarting a new fundhow to start a hedge fundhow to start a crypto fundhow to start a digital asset fundhow to start an alternative investment fundhedge fund lawyerscrypto fund lawyersNew Fund ManagerInvestment management#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #nfts #alternativeinvestments #venturecapital #finance #lawyer #caymanisland #bvi #compliance #institutionaltrading #investmentmanagement

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Paul and 4Alts:Traditional Funds - 4Alts website (hedge funds & CTA's):                               https://4alts.com/Crypto / Digital Asset Funds - ARBRM website:                               https://www.arb-tg.com/alternative-investments/ This interview features Paul Sylvia of 4Alts. 4Alts is turnkey digital platform for emerging alternative funds. We discuss:- What a fund platform does- What type of investment manager a fund platform is right for- The advantages of disadvantages of using a fund platform- The landscape of fund platforms. An overview of the fund platform industry and the different players involved.- How to incubate a fund or alternative investment vehicle- When would incubation be beneficial for an investment manager- What fund strategies are entering the market- What strategies and what personality types are most successful when launching a fund- Advice for someone launching a new fund strategy This video is for educational purposes only. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:47 Paul Sylvia's background and what lead him to create 4Alts (4Alts eventually becomes ARB Fund Management)06:59 Services offered by ARB Fund Management9:37 Summary of ARB Fund Management Services15:58 Cost of fund platforms vs the cost of independent setup18:03 The disadvantages of fund platforms21:27 Competitive landscape for fund platforms23:41 How to incubate a fund25:41 What fund strategies are coming to the market31:22 What it takes to run a successful investment strategy33:51 Crypto Fund of Fund offering37:08 What advice would you give to someone starting a new fund39:21 Where to go to connect with ARB Fund Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fund platforms are designed to provide investment managers with an easy way to start, run and operate a fund vehicle (crypto funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, CTA's, SPV's and other forms of fund vehicles). Services may very but they often provide fund legal services (setup and on-going legal work), fund administration, audit and advice all under one roof.Why would someone use a fund platform? Often, Investment managers are great traders or capital allocators, but they are not familiar with the operational aspects of running a fund. Fund platforms can help make things easier by covering the backend of fund operations. Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds. Fund Platforms - Paul Sylvia of 4AltsFund platformsHedge fund platformsVenture Capital Fund PlatformsCTA Platformsinvestment fundfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsPaul SylviaARB Fund ManagementMike Schroederstarting a new fundhow to start a hedge fundhow to start a crypto fundhow to start a digital asset fundhow to start an alternative investment fundhedge fund lawyerscrypto fund lawyersNew Fund ManagerInvestment management#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #nfts #alternativeinvestments #venturecapital #finance #lawyer #caymanisland #bvi #compliance #institutionaltrading #investmentmanagement #cryptofund #digitalassetinvestor #digitalassetmanagement #defi

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Learn more about BlockFills and to connect with Eddy:BlockFills website: https://www.blockfills.com/#BlockFills email: trading@blockfills.comEddy's email: eddy.sfeir@blockfills.com Eddy Sfeir introduces BlockFills. BlockFills is a crypto Prime Broker that provides a trading venue with deep liquidity from multiple industry leading exchanges. BlockFills also provides prime services and lending, execution and more. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:30 Eddy's background04:12 The move from Tradfi to Crypto06:21 Services offered by Blockfills07:46 Traditional Prime brokers vs Digital asset prime brokers09:11 Crypto activity outside of the US12:24 Clients of Blockfills14:30 Liquidity15:58 Crypto Prime Broker landcape and future of crypto exchanges19:24 Executing of trades for crypto prime brokers21:02 Banks and custodians for digital asset funds22:55 What crypto assets are institutions buying23:42 Advice for new and emerging hedge fund managers26:08 Connect with Eddy and learn more about Blockfills~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A prime broker is important for a digital asset fund for several reasons:Access to liquidity: Prime brokers provide access to deep pools of liquidity, enabling digital asset funds to execute trades quickly and efficiently in a highly volatile market.Custody solutions: Prime brokers offer secure and compliant custody solutions for digital assets, which is essential for protecting fund assets and mitigating risk.Risk management: Prime brokers provide risk management services, such as real-time margin and collateral management, to help digital asset funds manage their exposure to market risk.Compliance: Prime brokers can help digital asset funds meet their regulatory obligations by providing reporting and monitoring services, and by ensuring that all trades are executed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Credit facilities: Prime brokers can provide digital asset funds with credit facilities, such as margin lending and short selling, to support their investment strategies and increase their access to capital.Streamlined Operations: Prime brokers can help digital asset funds streamline their operations by providing a centralized platform for trade execution, clearing, and settlement, reducing the need for multiple service providers and improving operational efficiency.In summary, a prime broker is an important partner for a digital asset fund, providing essential services and support to help the fund achieve its investment goals and meet its regulatory obligations. By leveraging the expertise and infrastructure of a prime broker, digital asset funds can operate more efficiently, mitigate risk, and maximize returns for their investors.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Connecting with an exchange or prime broker is one of the first steps. Prime brokers for crypto hedge funds are a key for success from the start. Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, SPV's and other forms of alternative investment funds. This video is for educational purposes only. Digital Asset Prime Brokers - Eddy Sfeir of BlockFillsCryptoasset prime brokersDigital Asset Prime Brokersfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsnew fundHow to start a crypto fundHow to start a hedge fundNew Fund Managerstarting a fundlaunching a fundMike Schroeder, CFAAlt FundsInvestment PodcastFunds Investment Podcast#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #howtostartahedgefund #howtostartacryptofund #howtoinvestinalternativeinvestments #alternativeinvestments

Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - mike@altfunds.io. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.Website: https://altfunds.io/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884ddeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Find out more Stonegate Global and to connect with Skyler: Website: https://stonegateglobalfundservices.com/LinkedIn (Skyler): https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylersteinke/LinkedIn (Stonegate): https://www.linkedin.com/company/stonegate-global-fund-services/Telegram (Skyler): https://t.me/SkylerSteinke This interview features Skyler Steinke introduces Stonegate Global, a fund administrator that provides services to alternative investments and focuses primarily on digital asset funds.We discuss the importance for fund administration, advice for new funds and what to look for when hiring a fund administrator - particularly in the digital asset space. Time Stamps:00:00 - Alt Funds Investment Podcast - Intro00:30 - Skyler's Background2:57 - Stonegate's Services4:54 - The importance of a fund administrator8:05 - What a new fund needs to know about fund administration10:22 - Stonegate's client types12:22 - Fund administration landscape17:38 - Challenges faced by crypto funds and administrators25:05 - advice for a new fund manager entering the crypto space29:43 - Where to connect with Skyler and Stongegate Global ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fund administration is important for an alternative investment fund for several reasons:Compliance: Fund administration helps ensure that a fund is in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, which can vary depending on the fund's structure, investment strategy, and jurisdiction.Accounting: Fund administration provides accurate and timely financial reporting, which is critical for investors and regulators to assess the fund's performance, risk exposure, and compliance with investment mandates and guidelines.Risk Management: Fund administration helps to manage and mitigate risk by monitoring investments, cash flows, and fund performance, and by ensuring that all necessary controls, procedures, and reporting are in place.Investor Relations: Fund administration plays a key role in supporting investor relations by providing timely and accurate information to investors, managing investor communications and reporting, and ensuring that investors receive the information they need to make informed decisions.Operations: Fund administration helps to streamline the operational processes of a fund, from trade settlement and reconciliation, to securities lending and collateral management, to performance calculation and reporting.Transparency: Fund administration helps to promote transparency by providing regular and accurate reporting on the fund's performance, holdings, and risks, which can help to increase investor confidence and support the fund's reputation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Connecting with a fund administrator is one of the first steps. fund administrators for crypto hedge funds are a key for success from the start. Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, SPV's and other forms of alternative investment funds. Fund Administration for Digital Assets Funds - Skyler Steinke of Stonegate GlobalFund administration for digital asset fundsFund administration for hedge fundsFund administration for Crypto FundsSkyler SteinkeMike Schroeder, CFAalt funds investment podcastinvestment fundsinvestmentfund manageralternative investmentsdigital asset fundsventure capital fundsfund administrationnew funddigital assets spaceNew Fund Managerhow to start a hedge fundhow to start a crypto fundstarting a fundwhat is a hedge fundNFT fundsFund manager#hedgefunds #legal #crypto #digitalassets #vc #funds #investment #investments #finance #howtostartahedgefund #howtostartacryptofund