Liquid - Web3 Crypto Investing

Anthony Avedissian is a Partner at Seed Club Ventures, a $25 million Venture DAO investing in early-stage projects building infrastructure and applications that improve decentralized coordination. Seed Club Ventures was launched in partnership with Seed Club, the leading accelerator for builders at the intersection of crypto, culture, and community.    -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Simiao Li is the Founder and CIO of Maverick Crypto.  Maverick Crypto is a crypto native research and investment platform focused on advancing "ultra-liquid crypto Capitalism". Simiao was previously an Investment Associate at Bridgewater Associates and has experience investing across macro, growth equities, and crypto.  Simiao graduated from Yale where he dual-majored in Economics and Political Science.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   ----- Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

James is the co-founder and Managing Partner at North Island Ventures, a crypto-focused investment firm founded in 2020. James leads the firm’s research efforts, and is passionate about leveraging data to uncover new trends, inform investment decisions, and support portfolio companies. James has been a full-time crypto investor since 2018, and was previously Head of Research at Coatue Management. James holds an AB in Economics from Harvard.    -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Gregory d’Incelli is the co-founder of Scenius Capital. Scenius is a digital assets and blockchain technology investment firm focused on providing sophisticated investors curated access to best-in-class opportunities via portfolio funds, co-investment and direct investment. Scenius manages a hedge fund of funds and is launching a venture fund of funds. Greg is a former lawyer and litigator who turned a passion for digital assets into a career as a crypto fund manager. Greg has degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Miami School of Law. -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Amit Mukherjee is the founder of Chainforest. Chainforest is a venture DAO that invests primarily at the pre-seed stage into web3 founders. Chainforest has a unique structure from other venture DAOs - it curates a small, selective community, who have the opportunity to support the DAO and its investing process in exchange for a tokenized interest in the fund. Amit also serves as Co-Treasury Lead at Friends With Benefits and previously, Amit was a Partner at the venture capital firm NEA.  Amit graduated from Princeton with an A.B. in Economics and has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30. -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Brett Palatiello is a partner and head of blockchain at Interplay. Interplay is a platform that supports founders in numerous ways, including VC capital, mentorship, services and education.  Prior to joining Interplay, Brett was the Head of Systematic Macro & Equities at Ridgewood Analytica where he provided research and consulting services to hedge funds, wealth managers, and family offices. Before that, Brett was a partner and portfolio manager at Spring Valley Asset Management where he managed a systematic global macro product which won him HFM's Quant Newcomer of the Year. He began his career as a quantitative researcher and portfolio manager at a multi-strategy hedge fund where he traded a variety of asset classes and built out the research and production technology. Along the way, he consulted on token design, published an academic paper, and was a Fellow at the Economic Club of New York.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Nihar Shah and Lucas Baker are researchers and investors at Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, a research-driven quantitative trading firm.  Jump Crypto is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. They study questions regarding protocol and mechanism design, tokenomics, stablecoins, optimal governance, core blockchain infrastructure, and the financial stability of crypto ecosystems. Lucas previously worked as a macro researcher at D.E. Shaw and a software engineer on the DeepMind AlphaGo team. He received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Stanford University and an MS/MBA dual degree from Harvard University. Nihar previously worked as an economist at Meta on the Libra/Diem cryptocurrency project. He received his undergraduate degree in economics, masters degrees in statistics and economics, and PhD in economics, all from Harvard University.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Adam Struck is the Founder and Managing Partner at Struck Crypto. Adam is also the Founder and Managing Partner of Struck Capital as well as the CEO of Struck Studio. Struck Crypto is a permanent capital evergreen vehicle with over $100M AUM and has been investing in the blockchain space since 2017. The firm was the first ever investor in leading deals such as Mythical Games and Zero Hash. The firm was also an early backer of leading Layer-1s in the space such as Algorand and Hashgraph, as well as leading DeFi projects such as 1inch. Before Struck Crypto, Adam was a Co-Founder of Long Island Brand Beverages, a CPG company taken public on the NASDAQ. Earlier in his career, Adam was an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis. He has also been recognized for his work by Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for Venture Capital.  Adam graduated from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, and Georgetown Law, and originally hails from South Africa.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Jason Hitchcock is the founder and General Partner of 4 Moons, a firm that invests in web3 assets and advises hedge funds on liquid token strategies. Prior to his move into crypto, Jason spent a decade at early stage startups across gaming, adtech, social, and e-commerce.  Jason was part of the founding team of Bebo, a live streaming app which was acquired by Twitch. While at Twitch, Jason led fandom strategy for their original content programs. Jason’s been investing in crypto since 2016 and is betting everything on DeFi and NFTs enabling a global economic transformation.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!

Today our guest is Brooke Pollack, the Founder & Managing Partner of Hutt Capital, a blockchain venture capital fund of funds platform. Prior to Hutt Capital, Brooke spent a decade investing across private fund, secondary and direct strategies with leading global investment firms. Most recently, he spent more than four years with Greenspring Associates, a venture capital platform with over $17 billion assets under management, where he spearheaded their blockchain and crypto efforts. Earlier in his career, Brooke spent time at Hamilton Lane, a global private equity advisory and asset management firm, and CTC Consulting, an investment consulting firm for high net worth individuals and families.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!