

Angels to Allocators
Andrew Steinwold
Welcome to Angels to Allocators, where Andrew Steinwold, a venture capitalist and angel investor, explores the diverse world of investing. From angels to institutional allocators, he uncovers the strategies, philosophies, and stories that drive success.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 19min
Austin Barack – Navigating Market Cycles at Relayer Capital – ep 38
Austin Barack, founder and managing partner of Relayer Capital, shares his fascinating journey from poker player to crypto investor. He discusses his shift from skepticism about Bitcoin to embracing Ethereum, which led him to create his startup. Austin sheds light on navigating market cycles, blending venture capital with liquid strategies, and the importance of balancing early-stage investments with liquid assets. He also explores the future of tokens, highlighting the potential for growth in DeFi and the integration of crypto with traditional finance.

Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 23min
Travis Scher – North Island Ventures: Integrity & Intensity in Founders – ep 37
Connect with Travishttps://x.com/travisscher More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 20min
David Grider – Inside Finality Capital’s Long-Biased Crypto Strategy – ep 36
Connect with Davidhttps://www.finality.capital/ https://x.com/david_grid https://x.com/FinalityCap More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1 What We Cover00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:27 Guest Introduction: David's Background in Crypto01:04 David's Journey into Crypto02:22 Early Investments and Fund Management04:23 Experience at Grayscale05:23 Launching Finality's Liquid Hedge Fund08:31 Investment Strategies and Market Views13:41 Evaluating Investments and Market Trends21:11 Fundamentals and Token Valuation31:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto Investing34:52 Future of Crypto and Market Transparency39:47 Token Economics and Market Dynamics43:57 Sourcing and Evaluating New Token Investments49:55 Portfolio Construction and Concentration57:02 Risk Management and Operational Challenges01:02:44 The Future of TradFi and Crypto Convergence01:04:52 Crypto IPOs and Treasury Vehicles01:12:36 Closing Questions and Insights

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 15min
Ariel Navarro – From Citibank to Crypto: How Whale Capital Manages Digital Assets – ep 35
Connect with Arielhttps://whalecapital.digital/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/whalecapitaldigital/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-navarro/ More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 19min
Felix Hartmann – Part 2: How Hartmann Capital Finds Alpha in Unpopular Markets – ep 34
Connect with Felixhttps://x.com/FelixOHartmann https://x.com/HartmannCap https://www.hartmanncapital.com/ More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 19min
Felix Hartmann – Part 1: Inside the Frontier Tech Investment Playbook – ep 33
Connect with Felixhttps://x.com/FelixOHartmann https://x.com/HartmannCap https://www.hartmanncapital.com/ More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
Evgeny Gokhberg – From TradFi to $800M DeFi Powerhouse – ep 32
Connect with Evgenyhttps://x.com/Re7Capital https://re7.capital/ More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
Suzanne Dannheim – From Goldman Sachs to Building the Berkshire of Web3 – ep 31
Connect with Suzannehttps://x.com/dannheim_inversioncap.com More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Rob Hadick – Why Dragonfly Is Betting on DeFi, Stablecoins, and Polymarket – ep 30
Connect with Robhttps://x.com/dragonfly_xyz https://www.dragonfly.xyz/ https://x.com/HadickM More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 13min
Shiliang Tang – Inside Monarq’s Quant Strategies & Market Evolution – ep 29
Connect with Shilianghttps://www.monarq-am.com/https://x.com/shiliangtang More from AndrewFollow me on X - https://x.com/AndrewSteinwoldFounders seeking capital, reach out to us at Sfermion - https://www.sfermion.io Subscribe to my newsletter - https://andrewsteinwold.substack.comCheck out my podcast speaking with web3 founders - https://www.youtube.com/@zimared1