
Lumida Wealth : Non-Consensus Invest Beyond the Ordinary
Thought provoking conversations with world class leaders in business and investing.
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Host: Ram Ahluwalia, CEO Lumida Wealth
Frequency: Weekly
Run time : 60 mins per episode
Previous Guests: Frank Rotman (CIO, QED Investors), Marc Weill (Partner, Two Sigma Ventures), Doug Cifu (CEO, Virtu Financial)
Latest episodes

Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
NCI: The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing societies, inflation & investment trends with authors Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan
00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing00:27 Discussion with the Author of The Great Demographic Reversal01:08 Understanding the Impact of Demographic Changes01:44 Deep Dive into the Demographic Shifts of the Past 30 Years03:14 The Impact of China's Population Decline06:39 The Future of Inflation and Interest Rates08:18 The Role of Central Banks in Managing Inflation09:30 The Implications of Rising Debt14:52 The Potential of AI and Robotics to Boost Productivity21:31 The Challenges of Replacing China's Economic Growth28:12 The Role of Central Banks in Managing Demographic Changes32:20 The Future of Public Debt Financing34:46 The Unsustainable Projection of Debt and Deficits36:28 The Inevitable Cut in Benefits37:38 The Impact of Emerging Markets38:15 The Threat of Inflation39:47 The Revival of Quantitative Easing40:56 The Exponential Increase in Debt and Deficits41:37 The Pressure of Demography42:25 The Role of Central Banks45:55 The Impact of Inequality on Investment56:28 The Future of Population Growth01:02:44 The Importance of Migration and Africa's Role01:03:35 The Critical Role of Policy
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Jan 26, 2024 • 51min
NCI: Ryan Selkis on Crypto: Vivek, Crypto Trends, PAC, ETF Wars, DAOs, Theses
00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing00:29 Interview with Ryan Selkis, CEO of Masari00:56 Discussion on Vivek and Crypto Politics02:43 Insights on Crypto Regulations and Policies04:01 Understanding the Dynamics of Crypto Market10:33 Exploring the Future of Ethereum15:10 The Intersection of Traditional Finance and Crypto20:28 The Potential of Tokenization in Crypto27:12 The Role of Policy Makers in Crypto Legislation27:34 The Best Case Scenario for Crypto Legislation28:01 The Impact of SEC Overreach on Crypto29:06 The Perception of Crypto in Traditional Finance29:46 The Role of the SEC in Crypto Regulation31:13 The Influence of Politics on Crypto33:49 The Importance of Activism in Crypto36:38 The Role of Policy in Crypto40:14 The Importance of Decentralization in Crypto45:49 The Impact of Liquidity on Crypto49:11 The Future of Crypto Investing50:57 Conclusion: The Road Less Traveled in Crypto Investing
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 12min
NCI: FinTech Venture in 2024 & AI Trends with Frank Rotman, QED, Marc W. Two Sigma, & Simon Taylor, 11FS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:32 Discussion on Fintech Trends00:47 Guest Introduction and Background01:23 Outlook for Fintech05:00 Fintech in the International Market07:32 Fintech in the U.S. Market10:52 Tokenization in Fintech13:51 Blockchain and Trust Issues27:53 Fintech and AI30:15 Fintech in the Future38:34 The Competitive Landscape in Payment Space40:02 Differentiation in the Payment Industry41:57 The Shift in Business Building43:29 The Business Cycle and Cost Optimization44:49 The Shift in Consumer Fintech Bank Valuation46:24 The Profitability of UK Digital Banks48:00 The Future of Private Credit in Fintech52:37 The Complexity Curve in Fintech57:25 The Future of Fintech and Crypto59:09 The Role of Superfans in the Creator Economy01:07:47 The Future of AI in Fintech
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 17min
NCI: What are the Big Consumer Trends to Stay on Top Of with Biota Macdonald, Mintel
00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Guest Introduction and Background00:42 Discussion on Consumer Trends and Investment Success03:13 Exploring Generational Observations04:08 Impact of Parenthood Trends on Investments05:40 The Great Wealth Transfer and Crypto Ownership07:08 Exploring Spending Trends and Luxury14:51 The Role of Social Media in Consumer Trends25:10 The Paradox of Younger Generations and Fast Fashion29:18 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Financial Services31:51 The Power of TikTok in Market Research37:07 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personalization and Marketing38:01 The Power of Generative AI in Understanding Customer Behavior39:26 The Future of Marketing: Hyper-Personalization and Contextual Marketing41:23 The Paradox of Data Privacy and Sharing in the Digital Age44:23 The Rise of Subscription Models in Financial Services49:32 Exploring the Shift in Consumer Trends and Values52:23 The Impact of Institutional Trust on Consumer Behavior01:02:03 The Role of Brands in Filling the Void Left by Institutions01:04:39 The Shift in Sports Fandom and Branding
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
NCI: Awakening the Dragon: China Consumer trends & the next big bets with Timothy Chen, MSA Novo
00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:35 Guest Introduction: Tim from CVA Funds01:06 Discussion on Investment Opportunities in China01:55 Introduction to CVA Funds04:22 Challenges and Opportunities in China's Market05:39 Understanding the Dynamics of China's Banking Sector06:30 Demographic Challenges in China09:08 The Housing Crisis in China12:52 The Rise of Domestic Brands in China16:55 Exploring the E-commerce Landscape in China22:26 The Future of E-commerce in China25:11 Closing Remarks33:43 Understanding Alibaba Singles Day and Shift in Consumer Tastes34:26 The Rise of Pinduoduo and the Power of Gamification36:03 The Success of Pinduoduo in the Western Market38:16 The Story of Luckin Coffee: From Fraud Accusations to Success43:32 The Rise of Electric Vehicles in China48:27 The Power of Chinese Brands and the Future of E-commerce49:23 Investing in China: The Case of Baidu and Tencent56:00 The Rise of China Online and the Power of Digital Content01:03:10 Investing in China: Understanding the Risks and Rewards
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
NCI: AI Chip Wars: LPUs, TPUs & GPUs w/ Jonathan Ross, Founder Groq
Founder of Groq, Jonathan Ross, discusses the Genesis of Grok, AI chip technology, business model, CPU vs. GPU vs. TPU vs. LPU, AI's future impact, AI in games, limitations of human knowledge, winners and losers in AI, Google's role, AI's impact on the semiconductor industry, open source importance for AI safety.

Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
NCI: Beyond 2023: Bonds, rates and real estate w/ Skyler Weinand, Founder Regan Capital
00:01 Introduction and Background00:59 Skylar's Journey in the Bond Market02:18 Post 2008 Crisis and the Rise of Cryptocurrency03:10 The Impact of Banks and Insurance Companies on the Market04:10 The Aftermath of the Crisis and the Rise of Global Macro05:08 The Shift from Sell Side to Buy Side05:39 The Role of Regan Capital in the Market08:56 The Current State of the Housing Market09:35 The Impact of Rates on the Housing Market15:45 The State of the Banking Sector16:21 The Impact of Rates on Banks and Private Equity24:27 The Future of the Housing Market25:56 The Impact of Prepayments on the Mortgage Market28:47 The Role of Private Credit Lenders32:35 The Future of Banks and Community Banks35:07 Understanding Equity Bailouts and Active Management35:21 Banking Sector: Investment Opportunities and Risks36:36 The Role of Tech Companies in Banking36:57 The Impact of Federal Reserve Balance Sheet on Banks37:28 The Future of Banking: Predictions and Strategies37:46 Understanding the Deleveraging Process37:59 The State of Bank Credit Growth38:29 The Dynamics of Lending and Borrowing in Banks39:42 The Role of Private Equity in Banking40:07 The Impact of Fed Pivot on Banks40:41 Understanding the Loan-to-Deposit Ratio in Banks40:55 The Importance of Call Reports in Banking43:58 The Future of Fixed Income Market44:49 The Role of Credit in Business Cycle55:59 The Future of Private Credit59:27 The Impact of Borrower Age on Prepayment Rates01:02:15 The State of the Equity Market01:04:47 The Role of Active Managers in Equity Market
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Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
NCI: Crypto meets Macro: BTC, ETH, ETF, Decentralization w/ Jim Bianco and Ash Bennington
00:31 Current Market Overview00:38 Discussion on Interest Rates and Market Impact02:22 Insights on the Economy and Market Trends04:11 Impact of Interest Rates on Tech Stocks04:35 The Nexus Between Macro and Crypto04:54 The Potential of Bitcoin ETF06:14 The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto Market14:30 The State of Tech Stocks and Market Divergence22:18 The Ethereum Ecosystem and DeFi29:20 The Rise of Solana and its Use Case30:38 The Importance of Decentralization in Crypto31:19 The Role of Solana in High Transaction Speeds31:41 The Impact of Digital Assets on Traditional Financial Systems33:18 The Potential Threat of Visa to Cryptocurrencies33:50 The Role of Visa in the Crypto Space34:30 The Future of Digital Assets and Traditional Banking35:13 The Influence of Macro Factors on Crypto35:39 The Impact of Treasury Announcements on Crypto38:14 The Role of the Fed in Interest Rates40:21 The Impact of Market Forces on the Economy55:00 The Future of Value Stocks in a High Interest Rate Environment
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Jan 12, 2024 • 45min
WOYM: SBF and FTX Trial: Insights and Analysis
00:27 Meet the Hosts and Guests01:03 Inside the Courtroom: The SBF Trial01:46 The Press Perspective: Covering the Trial02:40 The Public's View: Overflow Room Experiences08:04 Witness Testimonies: Emotional Angles08:33 The Verdict: Reactions and Reflections32:43 Post-Trial Analysis: Media and Objectivity40:12 Looking Forward: Sentencing and Beyond43:59 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 7min
NCI: Kyle's Journey & the Solana story w/ Kyle Samani, Founder Multicoin Capital
0:00 - Introduction1:00 – Kyle’s background & Studying finance at NYU4:20 - Starting MultiCoin fund in 20176:01 - Kyle's journey to discovering Ethereum15:01 – Discovering Solana18:05 – Idea generation and research routines21:00 – Multicoin’s CIO Process27:35 - Qualities Kyle looks for in founders37:40 – Managing volatility & future of Solana46:00 - Differentiation between Solana and Ethereum50:27 – SBF Effect52:12 – Potential of Render Network and GPU compute58:45 - Kyle's thesis on L1 vs L2 value capture1:05:20 - Conclusion
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