Inside the Hutt

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework Ventures. Michael provides a comprehensive overview of his transition from working at prominent tech companies to delving into the blockchain space. He discusses the establishment of Framework Ventures, its focus on blockchain and DeFi, and the firm's approach to investment in this rapidly evolving sector. The conversation also touches on the intricacies of DeFi, the integration of gaming in blockchain, and the potential for tokenization of real-world assets.Key Points From This Episode:- Overview of Michael's background- Overview of Framework Ventures, investment strategy and structure- Thoughts on DeFi and gaming- Approach to managing a globally distributed network of investments- Thoughts on current regulatory environment- Approach for private vs liquid investments- How Framework differentiates its capital- Revisiting the Firm's working assumptions from early 2022 LinksMichael Anderson on LinkedInMichael Anderson on TwitterFramework VenturesBrooke Pollack on TwitterBrooke Pollack on LinkedInHutt Capital

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Carlos Pereira, a partner at Bitkraft Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in the gaming sector, focusing on the intersection of gaming and blockchain. Carlos shares his journey from a professional horse rider in Brazil to a critical venture capital and gaming player. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of blockchain in gaming, exploring how digital property rights and synthetic realities are shaping the industry's future.Key Points From This Episode:- An overview of Carlos Pereira’s background- The genesis and growth of Bitkraft Ventures- Emergence of synthetic realities and digital property rights- Market fit for crypto in gaming- Large gaming companies' approach to blockchain- Building on blockchain- The state of blockchain gaming development- Carlos' interestsLinksBitkraft VenturesCarlos Pereira on TwitterBrooke Pollack on TwitterBrooke Pollack on LinkedInHutt Capital

In today’s episode, Brooke interviews Steve McKeon, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Collab+Currency, a venture capital firm at the crossroads of culture, consumer, and crypto. Steve shares his journey from the early days of the tech boom to becoming a key player in the crypto venture capital world. His path includes experiences in Silicon Valley, academia, co-founding a software startup, and eventually diving into the crypto sphere. The episode delves into the strategies and insights of Collab+Currency, discussing the significance of consumer attention in the crypto market, the evolving role of NFTs, and the potential of gaming and Web 3.0 in consumer crypto.Key Points From This Episode:- Introduction of Steve McKeon and Collab+Currency- Steve’s background and early career in technology- Transition to academia and co-founding Skyward- Exploring crypto and the birth of Collab+Currency- The evolution of Collab+Currency's focus and strategy- Discussion on consumer crypto and NFTs- Insights on gaming and its intersection with crypto- Corporate involvement in NFTs and digital evolution- Regulatory aspects and differentiation of Collab+Currency- Steve’s thoughts on the future of consumer products and digital environmentsLinksBrooke Pollack on TwitterBrooke Pollack on LinkedInHutt CapitalSteve McKeon on TwitterCollab+Currency

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside The Hutt! Today, we’re stepping into the ever-evolving world of blockchain and crypto with our special guest, Joe Eagan, the co-founder of Anagram. Joe takes us through Anagram's distinct structure to take advantage of the many different ways crypto enables investors to create alpha across the lifecycle of an asset which is totally different than the lifecycle of a traditional asset. From the challenges in raising capital for startups in the current market to his prediction on one of the great adoption narratives we will start to see with institutions, Joe sheds light on the seismic shifts in the digital economy. Beyond his passion for crypto, we’ll also hear about how Joe balances this with a love for wine - and more, here on Inside The Hutt.Key Points From This Episode:- The long and winding road that led Joe to pursue a career in blockchain & crypto - Achieving explosive growth from $100 million to $1 billion at Polychain and the many “firsts” reached, paving the way as a pioneer in the evolving crypto market - The structure and strategy behind Anagram as a diversified holding company - Building a dynamic team within Anagram’s unique holding company structure and the key hire who really made a difference- How Anagram's talent team supports both internal hiring and portfolio company growth- Maximizing ROI with both human and financial capital- How Anagram works through ideation, what to build, and where to spend time/attention- How Anagram maintains a fluid investment thesis, developments that Joe finds really interesting within data, payments, and developer tools, and areas that have not captured his serious attention- Anagram’s ecosystem-agnostic approach to investing- Balancing liquid and illiquid investments and capitalizing on market conditions and Joe's passion for wineLinks:Joe Eagan on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-eagan-22531577/Anagram:https://www.anagram.xyz/Brooke on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bhpollackBrooke on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookepollack/Hutt Capital:https://www.huttcapital.com/

Hosted by Brooke Pollack, the Founder and Managing Partner at Hutt Capital, join “Inside the Hutt” as we talk with leading blockchain venture capital investors to discuss their origins, investment approaches, recent trends, and how they’re navigating this complex industry.Inside the Hutt provides invaluable insights for crypto enthusiasts and investment professionals alike.Want to learn more about Hutt Capital and the show? Visit www.huttcapital.com