Digital Currents

Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC
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Jun 30, 2023 • 59min

The ABCD’s of the Digital Age: AI, Blockchain, Chips, and Big Data

This podcast highlights the rapid pace of change in the digital age and the potential for value creation despite a decline in overall tech investment. Tech investments are typically cyclical, and innovation potential can be heightened during periods of economic dislocation. Hosts Xavier Segura and Mark Yusko discuss Morgan Creek Digital’s journey including investment strategies and opportunities within a dynamic landscape. In honor of the fourth of July holiday, they devote some time to thinking big and share the "ABCDs of the Digital Age," which encompasses four pillars: AI, blockchain, computing infrastructure (chips), and big data. Morgan Creek Digital seeks investment prospects at the intersection of these pillars. Through their experience and insightful conversations, Xavier and Mark highlight how the combination and advancement of ABCD may change how our world functions.    To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com 
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 5min

The Future of Computing Infrastructure: Exponential Software Requires Exponential Hardware

In this episode of Digital Currents, we have a special guest, Alon Webman, CEO and Co-founder of Chain Reaction, a Morgan Creek Digital portfolio company, as well as an expert in high-performance computing, cloud and data centers, and semiconductors. Alon shares his experiences as a founder of leading interconnected solutions for data centers and as a technical operator of future-forward computing infrastructure. We delve into the link between disruptive blockchain technology and high-performance computing infrastructure, as well as the exponential hardware required for the digital age. Alon also sheds light on the role of Nvidia and its GPUs in advancing AI and next-gen data science. We explore the history and benefits of ASICs for Bitcoin mining and touch upon Chain Reaction's efforts to develop a fully homomorphic encryption chip.   Listen and stay current!   To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com
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Apr 28, 2023 • 24min

Q1 Results Are In! Xavier Segura and Mark Yusko Recap Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going

Xavier Segura, General Partner of Morgan Creek Digital, connects with Mark Yusko, Managing Partner of Morgan Creek Digital. The pair discuss why Q1 of 2023 had been a volatile period for capital markets and asset prices, as the Federal Reserve’s 13-month rate hike cycle contributed to stresses in the banking system. Nevertheless, Segura and Yusko explore how private markets have remained resilient and disciplined, particularly investors in emerging technology and fintech sectors. In the midst of chaos, tech leaders and operators have continued to create opportunity by feverishly building more efficient and transparent global institutions and markets.  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com 
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Apr 4, 2023 • 48min

Learn How Trugard CEO Anoop Nannra, a Cybersecurity Expert, Uses AI & Blockchain For The New Age Internet

Xavier Segura, General Partner of Morgan Creek Digital, connects with co-founder and CEO of Trugard Labs, Anoop Nannra. Nannra, a serial entrepreneur and “intrapreneur” of fortune 100 technology companies, has established himself as a domain expert in security, blockchain, IoT, and sovereign identity technology. He discusses how Trugard provides digital asset defense and threat intelligence to proactively identify illicit crypto activities through digital asset exchanges, marketplaces, and platforms. Learn how Anoop and his team plan to serve as the first line of defense against malicious attacks for the new age internet.       To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com 
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Mar 10, 2023 • 47min

MetaGood Co-Founders Danny Yang and Amanda Terry Discuss Bitcoin, NFTs and the Ordinals Protocol

The launch of Bitcoin NFTs on the Ordinal Protocol has reinvigorated the discussion around NFTs. General Partners of Morgan Creek Digital, Xavier Segura and Mark Yusko, discuss the OnChain Monkey NFT collection with digital creator and co-founder Danny Yang. Learn the origin story of MetaGood cofounded by Danny Yang and Amanda Terry. Hear how their purpose-driven mission benefits communities while also inscribing existing digital artifacts on Bitcoin rails.  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com
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Jan 24, 2023 • 44min

Max Galka, CEO of Elementus, Talks Blockchain Forensics and Regulation

The CEO of Elementus, Max Galka, and General Partner of Morgan Creek Digital, Xavier Segura, discuss the usage of contemporary blockchain forensic technologies for institutional-grade data analytics and threat assessments. By detecting malicious and illegal activities, Max and his team seek to stop potential threats from rogue crypto actors. The pair also discuss how the industry can work to rebuild confidence, allay fears, and lead initiatives for responsible regulation of the quickly expanding blockchain ecosystem. To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  
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Dec 23, 2022 • 23min

Before we say Goodbye to 2022, Here's What you Need to Know About the State of Crypto

In our final episode of the year, GP Xavier Segura recaps several of the major stories and trends in the crypto industry from the criminal charges on FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried, to the challenging developments at Binance. He also discusses the current state of DeFi & Eth 2.0, Brazil approving a bill regulating the use of Bitcoin as payment, and how Microsoft could impact Blockchain Gaming.   To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/.   To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  
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Dec 20, 2022 • 36min

GP Xavier Segura Chats About his Journey in Tech with Krish Kumar, Host of "Kickin' it with Krish"

On this episode, we share a conversation between General Partner Xavier Segura and Krish Kumar originally recorded on the "Kickin' it with Krish" podcast. Listen to Xavier chat about his tech background, his thoughts on web 3 and as a bonus feature, his predictions on the college football playoffs, hint, Go Blue. We hope you enjoy.   To learn more, visit us on the web at https://wp.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/   To speak to one of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com      
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Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 1min

How Building a Trading Card Game has led to Web 3.0 Infrastructure and Adoption, Meet Peter Kieltyka, CEO of Horizon

General Partner of Morgan Creek Digital, Xavier Segura, and CEO of Horizon Blockchain Games (“Horizon”), Peter Kieltyka, discuss Horizon’s position as a video game studio and blockchain infrastructure provider that is creating new gaming and economic infrastructure that belongs to players and developers. Xavier and Peter engaged in spirited discussions about the emergence and demise of play-to-earn inflationary blockchain games, the challenges and opportunities of Web 3.0 adoption, and the impact of Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Merge on EVM-compatible chains. To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  
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Nov 10, 2022 • 31min

FTX, here is what we know so far…

In this episode Morgan Creek General Partners Xavier Segura and Mark Yusko recap the latest news on crypto exchange FTX, which as of Wednesday November 9th, appears to be on the brink of financial collapse according to reports from numerous news media outlets. They explain how one of the largest crypto exchanges finds itself negotiating a rescue package with crypto exchange leader Binance—a one-time friend turned rival. Join us in this quick conversation where Xavier and Mark discuss lessons learned for companies in the sector, the broader crypto markets, and what it may signal for the regulatory environment.    To learn more, visit us on the web at https://wp.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/ To speak to one of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  

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