The Pomp Podcast

Exploring the growing embrace of Bitcoin/Crypto by Wall Street and Politicians, SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETF, PropyKeys revolutionizing home addresses on blockchain, Pomp's daily letter to investors, and the future of crypto industry collaborations

Jack Mallers, Founder & CEO of Strike, discusses the macro environment, investment case for bitcoin, bitcoin vs shitcoins, politics, regulation, and predicts Wall Street will all become bitcoiners. He projects Bitcoin hitting $1 million in value this cycle and explores the ethical and regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency industry.

Quinn Thompson, Founder of Lekker Capital, discusses capital allocation, asset evaluation, macro data points, global events' influence on the U.S, fiscal and monetary policies, upcoming election, and meme coins. Topics include Bitcoin's unique characteristics, investing in digital assets, comparing Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, stablecoins, politics, and meme coins in the crypto landscape.

Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns, discusses building a brand, design decisions, unique customer base, surprises, and future plans. They also explore PropyKeys, a blockchain app for minting home addresses globally. The conversation highlights empowering users through hope, financial stability, investing, and maintaining integrity in business. The discussion focuses on navigating financial markets with everyday Americans and incorporating cryptocurrency into portfolios.

Kenny DeGiglio, Co-Founder of Dream Startup Job and Crypto Academy, shares tips on landing a job in crypto, remote vs. in-office work, compensation, bear vs. bull markets. Discusses Dream Startup Job and Crypto Academy benefits, including training programs.

Cyrus Shirazi, Founder of Haven, shares insights on building a venture-scalable business, profitability advantages, talent acquisition, customer evaluation, and the long-term vision for Haven in solving accounting needs for startup founders and business owners.

Former college football player and prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, Anthony Pompliano, shares his journey from being deployed to Iraq to discovering bitcoin. He discusses bitcoin adoption, American perspective, and conspiracy theories linking the Mafia to the fall of America.

Jihan Bowes-Little, Co-Founder of Bracket Capital, talks about investing in Coinbase, SpaceX, Stripe, private markets, financialization of venture capital, investing trends, and market liquidity. Discussion includes cross-over investments, Bitcoin volatility, and differences between public and private markets.

Macro strategist Marko Papic discusses applying geopolitical alpha to investment processes, China's EV pivot for national security, market reactions to Russia-Ukraine conflict, regime changes impacting asset prices, Bitcoin as digital gold and safe-haven asset, and global portfolio allocation for balanced investments.

Kyle Bass, Founder & CIO of Hayman Capital Management, discusses global conflict, financial system incentives, China, Ukraine, Russia, inflation, bitcoin, gold, and portfolio construction. The podcast delves into topics like geopolitical events, economic challenges, immigration, border security, cryptocurrency landscape, and strategic investing amidst uncertainty.