My guest this week is Eric Seufert. In the words of Ben Thompson from Stratecherry, Eric is arguably the best writer and commentator on digital advertising, and today, he gives us a masterclass on the subject. We start by talking about Apple’s ATT framework, Meta’s recovery, and what the current ecosystem looks like. We also talk about X, advertising on the open web, and clearing many common misconceptions about targetted advertising. Please enjoy this conversation with Eric Seufert. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:32) Historical Paradigms in Digital Advertising (00:01:01) Impact of Apple's ATT Policy (00:02:01) The Hub and Spoke Model (00:04:35) Post-ATT Advertising Landscape (00:07:35) Apple's Competitive Strategy (00:12:48) Meta's Adaptation and Recovery (00:19:17) Rise of Retail Media Networks (00:23:56) Twitter's Advertising Challenges (00:26:47) Customer Base and Engagement Models (00:27:44) Meta's Resilience to Advertiser Boycotts (00:28:18) Understanding Cookies and Their Role in Advertising (00:31:23) Apple's Impact on Third-Party Cookies (00:33:44) Google's Approach to Cookie Deprecation (00:38:06) The Future of Digital Advertising (00:49:28) The Role of AI in Ad Creative Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Sam Rines, economist, author and managing director of Corbu LLC. Sam was the first guest on Making Markets one year ago, where a lot of his takes proved to be highly accurate. So we decided to record part II one week before the election. We start with his base case for the election, the potential scenarios, and what has and hasn’t been priced in. We then move onto a wider discussion on the economy, including the fed, the strength of the US consumer, AI and Sam’s portfolio positioning. Please enjoy this conversation with Sam Rines. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:04) Introduction to the Guest: Sam Rines (00:01:20) Election Scenarios and Market Implications (00:03:39) Potential Policy Impacts on Markets (00:07:50) Tax Policy and Economic Predictions (00:16:19) The Fed's Influence and Market Reactions (00:23:37) Unique Macro Research Approach (00:24:46) Resilient American Consumer (00:25:41) COVID's Impact on Savings and Spending (00:26:32) Cruise Industry Rebound (00:27:59) Travel and Leisure Boom (00:30:02) Income-Driven Expansion (00:30:53) Work-from-Anywhere Culture (00:32:33) Corporate Strategies and AI (00:39:11) Global Investment Insights (00:45:14) Hopeful Market Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week again, I’m again on the other side of the mic, as I’m interviewed by Joe Magyer, the founder of Seaplane Ventures. This is a wide-ranging conversation where we talk about the Fed rate cut, cover different asset classes including VC, PE, Fixed Income, and Public Equities, and my journey in building Canopy Capital. This episode first appeared on the Investing in Startups podcast hosted by Joe, which I highly recommend you check out. Please enjoy this conversation with Joe Magyer. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:19) Overview of Canopy Capital (00:00:44) The Evolution of Asset Management (00:01:54) The Importance of Tax Individualized Investing (00:02:44) Starting the Podcast Journey (00:03:16) Crypto: From Skepticism to Interest (00:04:18) Exploring Various Asset Classes (00:06:08) Challenges and Rewards of Podcasting (00:11:12) Competitiveness in Different Asset Classes (00:16:38) Insights on Venture Capital (00:22:59) Building a Venture-Backed Company (00:24:18) The Founder’s Dilemma: Risk and Innovation (00:25:17) A Career at Fidelity: Reflections and Decisions (00:27:17) The Transition: From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur (00:30:21) Market Insights: The Fed and Economic Cycles (00:36:27) Investment Strategies: Observing and Predicting (00:39:40) Web3 and Crypto: Future Prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Matt share insights on the market's performance through the third quarter of 2024, highlighting the S&P rising by 6% and a significant 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the first since the pandemic. Eric reflects on market sentiment and the complexities of predicting Fed actions, addressing the contrasts between past and present credit cycles, and emphasizing the importance of leverage awareness. They also delve into the impact of fiscal stimulus, wage inflation, and private market trends, while considering potential risks like inflation resurgence and government debt levels. Lastly, the conversation touches on the private markets, their growth, and the role of corporate credit and gives perspective on potential election volatility for next quarter.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:23) Fed Rate Cuts and Market Reactions (00:01:32) Leverage and Market Dynamics (00:03:07) Fiscal Stimulus and Wage Inflation (00:06:14) Global Economic Trends and Risks (00:11:04) Fed Policies and Historical Perspectives (00:16:06) Inflation Concerns and Market Implications (00:19:34) Investor Strategies and Fed Data Analysis (00:23:17) Fed's Easing Cycle: Market Reactions (00:23:33) Election Volatility and Market Expectations (00:24:08) Split Government and Market Stability (00:27:45) Corporate Credit Spreads and Economic Indicators (00:34:17) Private Markets and Investment Trends (00:41:01) Sports Betting and Market Regulation (00:44:02) Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Robbie Cannon. Robbie founded Horizon Investments in 1999 and grew the company to $7B in AUM before selling in 2021. Today, he takes us on a tour of the asset management industry.  We cover many fascinating topics, such as the industry's evolution over 25 years, the blurring of lines between wealth and asset management, oligopolies in finance, the impact of private equity, the role of technology and AI, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Robbie Cannon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:06) Evolution of Wealth and Asset Management (00:04:18) Blurred Lines in Financial Services (00:14:18) Private Equity and Financial Advisors (00:17:05) Robo Advisors and Technological Integration (00:26:07) Evaluating Compatibility and Money in Motion (00:27:06) Peer Collaboration and Industry Insights (00:29:05) Strategic Asset Allocation for 2024 (00:29:46) Challenges for Emerging Managers (00:32:16) AI in Asset Management (00:45:27) Digital Solutions and Future Trends (00:49:36) The Evolution of Financial Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jerry Derevyanny, a partner at Bengal Capital, a cannabis investing firm. Jerry has been a part of the regulated Cannabis industry since 2014, and today he shares the nuances of investing in this growing and unique industry. I enjoyed listening to Jerry’s frameworks for the industry, such as Ants versus Locusts, the similarities and differences between Alcohol and Cannabis, capital allocation, and valuation. We also cover politics, the farm bill, and what the future of the Cannabis industry may look like. Please enjoy this conversation with Jerry Derevyanny. Bengal Capital's substack here. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Introduction to Cannabis Investing (00:00:30) Changing Investment Strategies (00:01:10) Highlighting Grown Rogue (00:02:33) Cannabis Market Dynamics (00:05:28) State-by-State Market Analysis (00:11:15) Capital Cycles in Cannabis (00:18:24) Federal Legalization and Its Impacts (00:29:56) Hemp-Derived THC and Market Trends (00:34:47) Conclusion and Future Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is David Nadig. David is the Financial Futurist for ETF Trends and ETF Database and has had over 25 years of ETF experience. We start off by acknowledging the debate over active and passive investing. David and I discuss the potential dangers of passive funds on market discovery, the inelastic markets hypothesis, and the effects of massive inflows into index funds. This episode explores how leverage and options trading interact with these market dynamics and the broader implications on capitalism and market structures. Please enjoy my conversation with David Nadig. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:25) The Passive vs Active Debate (00:03:02) Impact of Passive Investing on Market Pricing (00:04:02) Flow and Market Cap Multiplier Effect (00:07:20) Daily Leverage and Market Volatility (00:10:35) Uninformed vs Informed Traders (00:19:19) Opportunities and Risks in Passive Investing (00:21:52) Opportunities in Forced Selling and Crisis (00:22:17) The Shift from Public to Private Markets (00:24:46) Challenges in Private Equity Liquidity (00:29:46) The Broken System of Capitalism (00:35:30) Insurance Problems and Government Role (00:37:02) Thoughts on Capitalism's Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Nir Kaissar. Nir is the founder and portfolio manager at Unison Advisors and one of my favorite economic commentators/columnists at Bloomberg. Today, he joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the US economy. We start with the disconnect between the strong economic numbers and the sentiment amongst the population. We then cover indicators of recessions, the potential for a systemic crisis in Private Equity, the magnificent seven, and more. Please enjoy this excellent conversation with Nir Kaissar. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) - Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:07) - Exploring Economic Disparities Amidst a Booming Economy (00:02:53) - The Living Wage Crisis in the U.S. (00:04:30) - Unpacking the Wage Stagnation Puzzle (00:07:12) - The Transparency and Productivity Dilemma (00:09:18) - Innovative Solutions for Economic Inequality (00:12:41) - Government's Role in Redistributing Wealth (00:18:31) - Addressing the Retirement Savings Gap (00:19:26) - Debunking Recession Predictions and Economic Indicators (00:29:10) - The Potential Risks in Private Equity and Real Estate (00:32:55) - The Growing Influence of Private Equity (00:34:55) - The Unprecedented Scale of Private Capital (00:36:28) - The Need for Transparency in Private Equity (00:38:06) - Exploring Systemic Risks and Distribution Concerns (00:40:37) - The Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate (00:43:03) - Rethinking Bailouts and Sovereign Wealth Funds (00:46:29) - The Debate on Government Intervention and Economic Stability (00:56:08) - Public Securities and the Magnificent Seven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Mark Dow. Mark started his career as an economist with the US Treasury and the IMF before he joined Wall Street. Today, he is the founder of behavourialmacro.com and runs a fund that combines his skillsets as a trader and an economist. In this discussion, we talk about why economists are usually bad investors, how Mark approaches markets, and we cover some provocative ideas - including how Quantitive Easing and Tightening have little effect and why Mark's not worried about US debt. Please enjoy this great conversation with Mark Dow For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:01:06) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:53) Starting the Conversation: Economists as Investors (00:03:31) Transition from Economist to Trader: A Personal Journey (00:05:32) Understanding Market Narratives and Trading Patterns (00:08:09) The Role of the Federal Reserve in Market Narratives (00:09:26) The Impact of Monetary Policy on Market Dynamics (00:09:40) The Behavioral, Secular, and Cyclical Factors Influencing Monetary Policy (00:11:52) The Limitations of the Federal Reserve's Control Over Money Creation (00:14:40) The Behavioral Conditioning of Interest Rates (00:16:26) Understanding the Role of Banks in Money Creation (00:17:16) The Misconceptions about Monetary Policy (00:17:50) The Mechanics of Quantitative Easing (00:18:50) The Impact of Quantitative Easing on the Economy (00:19:55) The Role of Risk Appetite in Lending (00:21:25) The Effect of Economic Expectations on Yields (00:22:19) The Role of the Fed in the Financial System (00:26:53) The Impact of Competitive Pressures on Risk Taking (00:27:13) Understanding the Financial Instability Hypothesis (00:31:01) The Role of Demand in Asset Valuation (00:34:05) Understanding the Market Risk Cycle (00:34:13) The New Cycle and Its Differences (00:35:11) Economic Headwinds and Future Predictions (00:35:41) The Role of Banks and Areas of Concern (00:36:46) The Impact of Debt and the Financial System (00:37:15) The Role of Government Debt and Its Implications (00:37:36) The Stability of Treasuries and the Global Financial System (00:38:07) The Future of the Dollar and Government Debt (00:39:14) The Impact of Growth and Productivity on the Economy (00:40:03) The Risk Cycle and the Role of Institutions (00:42:06) The Impact of Fiscal Deficit and Modern Monetary Theory (00:48:55) Understanding Income Inequality and Asset Price Inflation (00:50:28) The Role of Finance and Technology in Income Inequality (00:53:34) The Future of the Housing Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're replaying my episode with Nik “The Carny” Lentz. It's not every day you talk to a UFC fighter turned trader. And this conversation is both intense and insightful. We start by talking about Nik's journey from a difficult childhood to a UFC career and his philosophy on fighting, parenting, and life. We then cover his move to trading derivatives full-time and his approach to position sizing, risk management, and more. This is a different kind of episode, but one I thoroughly enjoyed listening back to, and I hope you feel the same. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes  (00:01:39) - (First Question) - Nik’s childhood and how he got into ultimate fighting (00:08:54) - Nik’s mentality when in the cage fighting (00:10:37) - Links between traumatic childhood and becoming a UFC fighter (00:11:48) - How Nik feels about his children potentially fighting in the future (00:13:29) - Nik’s earliest UFC fights and the importance of storytelling in the sport (00:21:35) - Insecurity and work ethic, getting the balance right to be able to perform at the top (00:26:35) - The relationship between drive and motivation and the kind of upbringing you have (00:28:52) - How Nik got into finance and his first moves in the market  (00:33:00) - Nik’s development of his own investment process and how he manages risk (00:36:00) - Determining position sizes, when to get in, when to get out. The ratio between Nik’s low-risk trades versus his big swings (00:38:16) - The similarities between gambling and investing, Nik’s opinion on the apparent lack of differentiation  (00:40:19) - Nik’s advice to young people looking to get started in investing (00:41:32) - Comparing the ups and downs of UFC fighting versus trading in the markets (00:43:32) - The process of walking away from fighting and whether Nik thinks he will ever walk away from investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Saurabh Mukherjea, the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Marcellus Investment Managers. Saurabh is one of the most articulate fund managers in India, and today, he lays out a compelling case for investing in the country. We start by contrasting India with China and explaining why China receives all the attention despite the much better results from the Indian market. We also cover the bull case for India, the rise of domestic inflows in India, the Indian bond market, and close with a discussion of the risks and the themes Saurabh is excited about over the coming years. Please enjoy this conversation with Saurabh Mukherjea. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:05) Meet Saurabh Mukherjee: India's Articulate Fund Manager (00:01:18) India vs. China: A Market Comparison (00:01:26) The Rise of Domestic Inflows in India (00:01:33) Challenges and Risks in Indian Markets (00:02:17) Why India is Oversold to American Investors (00:03:59) The Flow of Capital: India vs. China (00:08:30) The Impact of Political Dynamics on Markets (00:09:55) China vs. India: Private Sector Relations (00:11:19) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in China and India (00:13:37) Perceptions of Free Market Democracies (00:15:31) Media Influence and Market Trends (00:18:45) The Role of Domestic Investors in India (00:20:19) Wealth Distribution and Investment Trends (00:21:18) Impact of COVID-19 on Market Participation (00:24:16) Regulatory Perspective on Market Growth (00:24:38) Social Shifts Driving Market Trends (00:27:36) Angel Investing Boom (00:28:18) Debt and Corporate Balance Sheets (00:34:31) The Bull Case for India: Key Themes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Herman Narula, the CEO of Improbable. Improbable is an ambitious company that is building the infrastructure for an open metaverse. We dive into his vision for the metaverse, the technical requirements, the economic model, the role of blockchain, and more. We also cover the issues with AI regulations and the gaming industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Herman Narula. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:54) Improbable's Journey and Vision (00:03:28) Challenges and Learnings in Tech and Business (00:05:16) The Evolution of Improbable and the Metaverse (00:08:23) Blockchain and Gaming: A New Frontier (00:18:14) Technical Innovations and Future Prospects (00:24:35) Building Your Own Metaverse Ecosystem (00:24:50) Value Accrual and Business Model (00:25:19) Venture Building and Equity Participation (00:26:01) Unique Experiences and Better Economics (00:26:36) Massive Multiplayer Capabilities (00:28:38) Creative and Social Experiments (00:30:57) Governance and IP Protection (00:36:13) Regulation of Technology and AI (00:45:21) AI in Game Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Sajith Pai, a VC at Blume Ventures. Sajith is one of the leading thinkers on India, and today he takes us on a journey to understand this massive, fast-growing, and challenging market. We cover many of the unique features that define the country, such as the lack of trust and the low levels of debt. We also talk about segmenting the Indian consumer, the business models that work in India, the incredible rise of the startup ecosystem, and more. If you want to learn more, I recommend you check out the 10-part Colossus series, Return on India. Please enjoy this episode with Sajith Pai. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:04) Introduction to Sajith Pai and the Indian Market (00:02:22) Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Market (00:04:54) Cultural Differences: Trust and Credit in India (00:07:31) The Duopoly Phenomenon in Indian Industries (00:11:01) Comparing India with Other Emerging Markets (00:16:13) The Venture Capital Landscape in India (00:21:24) Indian Consumer Market Dynamics (00:21:54) Built in India for India: Success Stories (00:23:06) Unique Indian Business Models (00:24:48) Built in India for the West: Insights (00:26:49) Government and Regulatory Environment (00:28:56) Investment Landscape and Competition (00:34:29) Exit Opportunities and Challenges (00:37:41) Advice for Indian Founders (00:39:57) Current Market Sentiment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this quarterly recap, Matt turns the mic on Eric to delve into the remarkable performance of Q2, with the S&P up 4% and NASDAQ up 8%. They discuss the ongoing market strength, particularly driven by mega-cap growth companies and AI investment. The conversation covers the complexities active managers face, the unique AI spending cycle, the role of big balance sheets, and significant capital deployment. They also touch on historical market trends, fixed income perspectives, election year influences, and the rise of crypto. Please enjoy this second quarterly recap of 2024. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:41) Active Management Challenges (00:02:04) AI Boom and Market Dynamics (00:04:54) Tech Giants and Capital Deployment (00:08:12) Fixed Income Insights (00:18:29) Small Cap and International Performance (00:21:00) Election Year Market Impacts (00:25:26) Future Market Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Nat Eliason, an internet creator and writer of the new book Crypto Confidential. Nat takes us on his wild journey in Crypto, where he made and lost millions, worked on exciting projects, and suffered through hacks and scams. We also talk about the Olympus project, how he’s built a career on being early and why he’s devoting the next phase to writing. Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Nat Eliason.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:27) The Crypto Boom and Personal Journey (00:05:28) Challenges and Setbacks in the Crypto World (00:09:33) Risk Management and Financial Realizations (00:12:33) The Olympus DAO Phenomenon (00:23:51) Marketing and Community in Crypto (00:26:36) The Rome Cult Movement (00:27:11) Personal Note-Taking Journey (00:27:49) The Rise of Rome (00:30:59) Obsessive Interests and Career Challenges (00:33:47) Writing and Career Reflections (00:36:09) Exploring Fiction Writing (00:44:11) The Dark Side of Crypto (00:50:26) Current Crypto Market Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance. As a former regulator in Abu Dhabi, Richard was instrumental in making the city one of the world’s friendliest places for crypto. Today, he leads the world's largest crypto exchange into the post-CZ era. We talk about the painful lesson of the past year, working with regulators and putting the customer first. We also cover the Nigeria incident, the impact of the ETF, and why he’s bullish about the global regulatory outlook for Crypto. Please enjoy this conversation with Richard Teng. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:47) The Growth of Binance (00:03:21) Crypto Adoption and Regulation (00:03:50) Binance's Business Model (00:06:52) Compliance and Regulatory Challenges (00:19:11) The Role of Media in Crypto (00:26:13) Global Crypto Adoption Trends (00:29:28) Surprising Moves in Crypto Adoption (00:29:50) Superpowers and Crypto Policies (00:31:01) Emerging Markets and Crypto Challenges (00:31:30) Nigeria's Crypto Struggles (00:34:59) Global Crypto Regulation and Cooperation (00:36:07) US Crypto Market and ETF Impact (00:37:32) Crypto Trading Dynamics and User Insights (00:48:00) Crypto Regulation Across the Globe (00:54:30) Future of Crypto and Binance's Vision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Phil Huber, the Head of Portfolio Solutions at Cliffwater. The private credit market has exploded recently, with Assets under management reaching a staggering $1.2T last year. I’ve been a little skeptical of this asset class, so I asked Phil to come on and convince me otherwise. We talk about the demand side of the equation, whether we are in a bubble, downside protection, due diligence, volatility and more. Phil also covers his backstory and his unique role at Cliffwater. Please enjoy this conversation with Phil Huber. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets  (00:01:07) Transition from RIA to Buy Side (00:02:13) Career Journey and Passion for Alternatives (00:04:28) Understanding the Role of a CIO (00:06:55) Evolution of Alternatives in Wealth Management (00:08:23) Phases of Alternative Investments (00:10:53) Growth and Demand for Private Credit (00:15:48) Private Credit Performance and Risks (00:28:08) Writing and Sharing Knowledge (00:32:23) Role at Cliffwater and Fund Management (00:40:07) Phil on The State of the Public and Private Credit Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is B.B. Abbott. Over the past 25 years, BB has represented some of the generation’s biggest baseball stars, including Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, and past guest Corey Kluber. This was a short but action-packed episode, where we talked about the increasing intensity of childhood athletics, the economics of the player-agent model, and the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness, or NIL on College Baseball. We end up with a fascinating riff on how analytics has enriched scouting. Please enjoy this episode with B.B. Abbott.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:04) Meet BB Abbott: Baseball's Top Agent (00:01:48) The Evolution of Youth Sports (00:02:24) Scouting and Specialization in Baseball (00:06:14) The Role of Advisors and Agents (00:08:29) Understanding NIL: Name, Image, and Likeness (00:11:31) The Legal Landscape of NIL (00:17:58) The Transfer Portal and Its Implications (00:20:34) NIL's Impact on Professional Draft Decisions (00:22:03) Evaluating and Valuing Players (00:26:39) The Economics of Being a Sports Agent (00:31:46) The Role of Data and Analytics in Scouting (00:35:44) Competing in the Sports Agency Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Bob Elliott, the CIO of Unlimited Funds. Before Unlimited, Bob was on the investment committee at Bridgewater and led Ray Dalio’s personal research team for a decade. I’m a big fan of Bob’s work and his twitter account and was excited to talk to him on all things Macro. We start by diving into the current market cycle and the US deficit, inflation and bond yields. Bob then explains the Fed’s reaction function and why he believes they are working with the wrong framework. We end by talking about gold, bitcoin, housing, commercial real estate and private equity. Please enjoy this conversation with Bob Elliott. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:50) Understanding the Goldilocks Economy (00:02:55) Comparing Economic Cycles (00:04:02) Income-Driven Expansion Explained (00:08:14) Wage Inflation Dynamics (00:09:43) Impact of Asset Prices on Inflation (00:16:18) Government Deficits and Economic Growth (00:21:24) Federal Reserve's Role and Challenges (00:26:58) The Role of Forward Guidance in Federal Reserve Policy (00:27:44) Volatility and Misleading Predictions (00:28:45) Market Reactions and Fed's Influence (00:30:26) Understanding the Fed's Reaction Function (00:31:53) Stock Market Dynamics and Earnings Growth (00:33:17) The Case for Gold in a Portfolio (00:38:46) Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Comparative Analysis (00:41:34) Monetary Policy and Asset Correlations (00:43:07) Housing Market Trends and Challenges (00:45:12) Commercial Real Estate and Private Equity Concerns (00:50:12) Market Consensus and Hedge Fund Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Ben Gordon, the CEO of Fractal. At Fractal, Ben runs a unique strategy, providing farmers with equity capital and investors exposure to a differentiated and uncorrelated asset class. Ben starts by making the case for investing in farmland and explaining why institutional ownership remains low in the category. We then dive into Fractal’s business model, what a typical deal looks like and where they fit in the agricultural capital stack. If you’re interested in this topic, I also recommend listening to our earlier episode called “Harvesting Alpha through Farmland.” Please enjoy this episode with Ben Gordon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:53) The Appeal of Farmland Investments (00:04:23) Challenges and Opportunities in Farmland (00:10:22) Fractal's Unique Business Model (00:15:58) Investor Insights and Tax Benefits (00:21:48) The Impact of Technology on Agriculture (00:23:50) Farmland and ESG Investing (00:26:23) Fractal's Vision and Strategy (00:28:11) Scaling and Risk Management in Farmland Investments (00:33:17) Historical Performance and Market Dynamics (00:43:27) The Future of The Market for Farmland  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Adam Terry, the co-founder and CEO of Cantrip. A few weeks ago, Aaron Edelheit came on the show and made the pitch for investing in Cannabis Beverages. Today, we talk to one of the leading operators in this space. This was a fun conversation where we really got into the weeds, pun intended, into the science of a very complicated plant and an equally complex regulatory landscape. We also talked about the vision for Cantrip and how Adam aims to build a defensible and valuable business. Please enjoy this conversation with Adam Terry. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:40) The 2018 Farm Bill and THC Drinks (00:06:38) Understanding Delta 9 and Delta 8 THC (00:10:00) THC vs. CBD: Key Differences (00:13:57) Natural vs. Synthetic Cannabinoids (00:16:42) The Rise of THC Beverages (00:21:25) Regulatory Challenges and Market Growth (00:25:29) Cantrip's Production Process (00:27:17) Challenges in Dispensary Product Regulations (00:28:41) The Complexity of Beverage Production in Dispensaries (00:30:45) Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages vs. THC Drinks (00:34:00) Market Dynamics and Brand Building in THC Beverages (00:40:57) Cantrip's Customer Demographics and Product Strategy (00:46:51) The Future of The Cannabis and Beverage Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Tony Cappell, the Founding Partner at Chicago Atlantic. In 2018, Tony saw an opportunity to do private credit in Cannabis and has since built Chicago Atlantic is the largest lender in the space. We start by talking about the early days of Chicago Atlantic. We then move on to the challenges of underwriting in Cannabis, his views on the industry and on competition from other lenders. We end with a discussion on the overall private credit market. Please enjoy this conversation with Tony Cappell.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:31) Entering the Cannabis Private Credit Market (00:04:54) Challenges and Opportunities in Cannabis Lending (00:08:12) Market Segmentation and State Regulations (00:11:51) Credit Risk and Market Dynamics (00:15:12) The Life Cycle of A Cannabis Deal (00:20:12) Diversification Across State Regulations (00:23:47) Brand Power and Regulatory Concerns (00:28:13) Impact of 280E and Rescheduling (00:33:13) Private Credit and Investment Strategies (00:36:44) Challenges and Opportunities in Cannabis Lending (00:45:12) Private Credit Market Outlook (00:50:31) Entering Into an Agreed Asent in Cannabis Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Tom Dunleavy. Tom spent a decade in traditional finance before moving onto Web3. Today he is the Managing Director of the Crypto VC firm MV Global. We start this conversation by exploring the current state of public and private crypto investing. Tom then outlines the process of raising capital, the role of Key Opinion Leaders, the meta-use case of crypto and the implications of on-chain liquidity. We then close on the regulatory environment in the US. Please enjoy this conversation with Tom Dunleavy.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:15) Exploring the Dynamics of Public and Private Crypto Investing (00:06:49) Unpacking the Process of Raising Capital in Crypto (00:14:01) The Role of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Crypto Funding (00:19:49) Evaluating Different Sources of Capital (00:25:31) The Growing Theme of Chain Abstraction (00:29:59) Navigating the Regulatory Landscape and the Future of Crypto (00:33:51) The Political Nature of Crypto (00:27:10) The Next Catalyst For Crypto (00:40:41) Final Thoughts and the Road Ahead for Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Corey Kluber. For those who don’t follow baseball, Corey Kluber was a 3-time MLB all star and one of the great pitchers of the last decade. Today, he takes us on quick tour through his career and what it takes to succeed as an elite athlete. We also talk about the market for athletes, his strong views on childhood athletics, his plans for the future and more. As a Boston resident, it was an honor and privilege to interview a former star from the Boston Red Sox. Please enjoy this episode with Corey Kluber. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:16) The Evolution of Youth Sports and Parental Pressure (00:04:06) College Athletics, Scouting, and the Draft Process (00:11:53) Navigating the Professional World: Agents and Contracts (00:16:04) The Impact of NIL on College Sports and Beyond (00:19:25) Economics of Being a Pro Baseball Player (00:22:00) The Mindset of a Professional Athlete (00:24:08) Insights into Player Perspectives and Offseason Dynamics (00:32:02) Transitioning from Professional Sports to Retirement (00:33:33) Media Relations and Athlete Narratives (00:35:04) Improving Baseball's Appeal and Pace of Play (00:40:27) The Future of Baseball and Labor Relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Nir Kaissar. Nir is the founder and portfolio manager at Unison Advisors and one of my favorite economic commentators/columnists at Bloomberg. Today, he joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the US economy. We start with the disconnect between the strong economic numbers and the sentiment amongst the population. We then cover indicators of recessions, the potential for a systemic crisis in Private Equity, the magnificent seven, and more. Please enjoy this excellent conversation with Nir Kaissar. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:07) Exploring Economic Disparities Amidst a Booming Economy (00:02:53) The Living Wage Crisis in the U.S. (00:04:30) Unpacking the Wage Stagnation Puzzle (00:07:12) The Transparency and Productivity Dilemma (00:09:18) Innovative Solutions for Economic Inequality (00:12:41) Government's Role in Redistributing Wealth (00:18:31) Addressing the Retirement Savings Gap (00:19:26) Debunking Recession Predictions and Economic Indicators (00:29:10) The Potential Risks in Private Equity and Real Estate (00:32:55) The Growing Influence of Private Equity (00:34:55) The Unprecedented Scale of Private Capital (00:36:28) The Need for Transparency in Private Equity (00:38:06) Exploring Systemic Risks and Distribution Concerns (00:40:37) The Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate (00:43:03) Rethinking Bailouts and Sovereign Wealth Funds (00:46:29) The Debate on Government Intervention and Economic Stability (00:56:08) Public Securities and the Magnificent Seven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Aaron Edelheit, the CEO and Portfolio Manager at Mindset Capital. Aaron has spent his career practicing value investing in overlooked industries, like housing after the 2008 recession or Cannabis today. But we start the conversation by talking about another overlooked topic- burnout and the importance of disengaging from work. We then talk about the Cannabis industry, the myths and opportunities, and why Aaron raised a venture fund to invest in Cannabis beverages. This is a timely conversation, recorded just ahead of the news that the DEA will reschedule Cannabis, providing a massive boost to the industry, particularly around taxation. Please enjoy this conversation with Aaron Edelheit. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:26) Aaron’s Personal Journey: From Burnout to Balance (00:05:41) The Philosophy Behind Taking Breaks (00:13:23) Aaron’s Current Investment Philosophy (00:17:34) Exploring the Cannabis Industry (00:24:50) Comparing Cannabis to Other Industries (00:27:02) The Evolution and Challenges of Cannabis Cultivation (00:31:13) The Venture into Hemp and THC Beverages (00:32:15) The Disruption of the U.S. Alcohol Market by THC Drinks (00:40:14) Investing in Cannabis (00:42:58) The Future of THC Beverages and Cannabis Consumption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt turns the mic on Eric for the quarterly recap where they reflect on a strong first quarter for 2024, the secular trends in market and investment structures, navigating the IPO market, and the next generation of investors. Please enjoy this episode of Making Markets. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:21) Analyzing the Strong First Quarter of 2024 (00:03:57) In-Depth Discussion on Inflation and Economic Trends (00:07:40) Exploring the Power and Influence of the Federal Reserve (00:09:06) The Dynamics of Private Credit and Commercial Real Estate (00:14:56) Navigating the IPO Market and Private vs. Public Conflict (00:16:40) Secular Trends in Market Structure and Investment (00:20:51) Exploring the Allure of Alternative Investments (00:22:05) The Evolution of Wealth Management (00:23:38) The Next Generation: Capturing Gen X and Gen Z Investors (00:25:13) Fee Compression and the Future of Financial Services (00:27:29) Bitcoin's Milestones and Market Dynamics (00:33:34) Reflecting on Making Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Brutus Clay. Brutus is the Chairman and CEO of Runnymede Farms, the oldest operating thoroughbred farm in Kentucky. He takes us through the fascinating world of breeding and racing thoroughbreds. We talk about the buy side in this industry and the similarity to Venture Capital and Private Equity. We end by talking about the horse racing industry and the beautiful story of the horse called Cody’s Wish. Please enjoy this unique conversation with Brutus Clay. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:04) Brutus Clay And The Legacy of Runnymede Farms (00:05:55) Kentucky: The Heartland of Horse Racing (00:08:45) The Economics of Breeding Racehorses (00:11:46) The Lucrative World of Stallions and Stud Fees (00:13:47) Understanding the Auction Dynamics and Revenue Sharing (00:16:020) The High Stakes of Horse Sales at Keeneland (00:18:04) Understanding Horse Behavior and Potential (00:21:57) The Business Model Behind Stallion Operations (00:24:46) Investment Insights: Comparing Horse Racing to VC (00:30:32) The Strategy Behind Horse Trading and Breeding (00:33:35) A Real-Life Underdog Story: Qualifying for the Derby (00:38:28) Cody's Wish: A Beacon of Hope and Victory (00:43:03) The Future of Horse Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are revisiting this great episode with Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. He takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the Red Sea crisis, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Jim Bianco.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) - Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:06) - First Question - Predictions on the Future of Interest Rates (00:07:24) - The Impact of Global Events on Inflation (00:11:03) - The Influence of Housing Inflation on the Economy (00:17:04) - The Impact of Remote Work on the Economy (00:28:45) - Attitude Changes on Spending and Inflation (00:30:48) - The Concept of Revenge Travel (00:31:53) - The Role of Stimulus Checks in the Economy (00:34:04) - The Shift in Investment Strategies (0042:01) - The Creation of the Bianco Research Total Return Index (00:51:32) - The Potential of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Yossi Levi, better known as Car Dealership Guy, who has quickly become one of the most popular voices in the auto industry. Last year, I spoke to CDG about the US Car Market and the business model of car dealerships. Today's conversation covers Yossi's personal story and media business. We start with a quick overview of his fascinating backstory, from a used car dealer to tech entrepreneur to now a media founder. We then dig into his media business, talking about the business model, target audience, and the content treadmill. We end the conversation with a section on the US car market, where we cover demand and supply, the affordability challenge, EVs and hybrids, and more. Please enjoy round two with Car Dealership Guy. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:41) From Used Car Dealer to Online Auto Retailer (00:07:08) Transitioning from Business Owner to Influencer (00:14:52) The Evolution of CDG's Media Platform (00:17:44) The Strategy Behind Building a Media Empire (00:24:13) The Automotive Industry's Economic Landscape (00:31:00) Challenges and Opportunities in the Used Car Market (00:36:10) - The Impact of EVs and Hybrids on Market Dynamics (00:43:40) Exploring the Future of Affordable Cars (00:48:23) Insights on Car Dealership Operations (00:51:08) Economic Optimism in the Car Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Bored, the pseudonymous Twitter personality who shot to prominence as Bored Elon. Bored spent over a decade in the video games industry, supporting the launch of 100+ game titles, and today, he takes us on a deep dive through the industry. We start by talking about Crypto Gaming, why it’s failed to deliver on its promise, and why Bored is still bullish on the category. We also talk about the overall gaming industry, the impact of AI, his new venture Edison, and more. I first chatted with Bored back in June '22, and his return on the show was as good as his debut. Please enjoy this conversation with Bored. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:18) Exploring the State of Crypto Gaming (00:05:01) The Complexities of In-Game Economies (00:11:32) Separating Crypto from Traditional Gaming (00:19:24) The Frontier of Event Gaming (00:26:09) Role of Blockchain and Crypto in Gaming (00:36:15) Gaming Distribution and Influencer Models (00:41:34) The Impact of AI on Gaming and the Future of Web3 (00:47:38) Future Directions in Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Jannick Malling. At 13, Jannick was getting paid to make websites. 5 years later, he was an early employee at the high growth broker, Saxo Bank. Today, he’s a serial fintech entrepreneur and the co-founder and co-CEO of Public.com, an investing platform. In this episode, we dive into the brokerage industry. We talk about how new-age brokerages compete against giants like Fidelity and Schwab, the business models of investing platforms, the impact of AI and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Jannick Malling. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:59) First Question - The Rise of Mobile Investing and Its Impact (00:03:48) The New Generation's Approach to Investing (00:11:30) Exploring the Revenue Models of Modern Brokerages (00:14:05) The Controversy of Payment for Order Flow (00:23:35) The Revolutionary Impact of Fractional Shares (00:28:57) Venturing into the World of Corporate Bonds (00:29:30) Exploring the Nuances of Fixed Income and Equities (00:30:18) The Evolution of Brokerages (00:32:25) The Rise of AI in Financial Services (00:33:52) Navigating the Trust Landscape in Financial Services (00:42:00) Innovations in Investment: The Case for Music Royalties (00:47:33) The Future of Alternative Investments and Market Trends (00:51:02) Reflecting on Market Cycles and the Path Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Paul Goodrich. Paul has spent his career organizing labor unions and fighting for labor rights. Today, he is the Vice President of Laborers' Union Local 151, a Massachusetts-based labor union for construction workers. In this episode, he makes a persuasive case for why we need labor unions and shows us the nuts and bolts of how they operate. Coming from Wall Street, which doesn't have the best view of Labor unions, it was very interesting and educative to hear from the other side. Please enjoy this conversation with Paul Goodrich. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:45) First Question - Paul's Journey into Labor Unions (00:04:22) The Impact of Labor Unions (00:06:46) Understanding the Mechanics of Private Labor Unions (00:08:10) The Economics of Union Labor: Balancing Wages, Benefits, and Market Dynamics (00:14:34) Perception vs. Reality of Union Labor (00:20:32) The Importance of Unions in Today's Economy (00:28:46) Comparing Unionization Across Industries (00:33:21) Navigating Non-Union Challenges and Political Leverage (00:34:34) The Role of State and Local Legislation (00:35:51) Labor Market Dynamics Post-COVID and the Future of Trades (00:39:10) - The Decline of Private Unions and the Rise of Public Unions (00:46:00) The Complex Landscape of Public Pensions and Financial Sustainability (01:00:49) The Future of Unionization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is the Anthony Pompliano, better known as Pomp. Pomp is an investor, entrepreneur and one of the biggest media personalities in the world of crypto. In today's conversation, we talk about Pomp’s early career, his evolution as a capital allocator, and how he views public and private investing today. We also talk about his early career at Facebook, his media business, and of course, Crypto. Please enjoy this conversation with Pomp. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Media  (00:02:35) First Question - Crafting a lifestyle compatible with public life (00:05:24) The advantages of diverging from typical venture capitalist practices (00:07:54) Exploring unfair advantages in the investment sphere (00:12:58) Comparing internal and external investment strategies (00:14:11) The journey to launching a first business (00:20:34) Reflections on producing and sharing content (00:28:19) Emphasizing the need for diverse revenue streams (00:30:49) Tailoring content to fulfill specific objectives (00:35:31) Evaluating character within the investment community (00:40:50) Balancing established knowledge with current trends and news (00:45:06) Prioritizing being the chief marketing officer above other responsibilities (00:49:07) Discussing the downsides of public opinion sharing (00:55:00) Distilling the most profound recent lesson (00:59:05) Assessing the current phase of the Bitcoin cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. Today, he takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the Red Sea crisis, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Jim Bianco.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:06) First Question - Predictions on the Future of Interest Rates (00:07:24) The Impact of Global Events on Inflation (00:11:03) The Influence of Housing Inflation on the Economy (00:17:04) The Impact of Remote Work on the Economy (00:28:45) Attitude Changes on Spending and Inflation (00:30:48) The Concept of Revenge Travel (00:31:53) The Role of Stimulus Checks in the Economy (00:34:04) The Shift in Investment Strategies (0042:01) The Creation of the Bianco Research Total Return Index (00:51:32) The Potential of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital. From making millions through poker before the age of 21, to going viral for an article on negotiation, to being hired personally by Naval Ravikant to be a crypto VC, Haseeb’s life could be a Netflix movie. We dive into that backstory and all he’s learned about the relationship between work, money, and happiness. We also talk about the Bitcoin ETF, Dragonfly Capital, his biggest miss as a VC, and how he approaches investing today. Please enjoy this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Haseeb Qureshi. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:27) First question - Haseeb’s stance on the current developments in the crypto world (00:04:26) Whether the established precedent for Bitcoin ETF negates the need for further court cases (00:10:50) Advantages of trading ETFs over traditional assets and whether it could entice large institutions into cryptocurrency trading (00:15:16) Haseeb’s background in poker and the Portuguese prodigy story (00:24:10) Comparing fulfillment earning wealth between poker playing and trading in crypto (00:28:10) Patterns of disillusionment in people who make significant wealth in crypto (00:38:15) How Haseeb’s experience as a founder shaped his perspective on venture capital (00:46:42) How Haseeb first got together with Naval Ravikant (00:54:24) The initial vision for launching Dragonfly (00:58:55) How common it is for founders to relocate to other countries for crypto-related ventures (01:01:21) The size and scope of Dragonfly today and the acquisition of Metastable (01:09:01) Navigating the challenge of not second-guessing decisions (01:14:01) The challenges the industry has had with consumer adoption, particularly in cases like NBA Top Shot and Keone (01:21:31) Where Haseeb thinks the crypto market is currently in the cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Edward Woodford, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zero Hash. Zero Hash builds software that allows businesses to launch crypto products quickly, simply, and compliantly. This is Edward’s second startup, and we start with his backstory before exploring crypto's major use cases like payments, tokenization, remittances, and payroll. We also cover the US regulatory landscape, his take on the ecosystem today, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Edward Woodford. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by 10 East. 10 East is a platform where qualified investors can co-invest on a deal-by-deal basis across private equity, private credit, real estate ventures, and other one-off opportunities typically unavailable through traditional channels. It's no surprise that founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading investment firms are using 10 East to diversify their personal portfolios. Their level of sourcing and diligence is institutional grade. To learn more, check out 10east.com. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:03:06) First question - Navigating the challenges of a highly regulated industry (00:04:18) Detailing the functions of Zero Hash (00:06:31) Breaking down the business structure of Zero Hash (00:08:31) Delving into jurisdictional regulatory challenges (00:13:32) Addressing the issues Zero Hash resolves for clients (00:17:52) Bridging cryptography with the mainstream economy (00:20:54) Strategies for tokenizing assets (00:26:35) Examining asset transfers on the blockchain (00:32:34) Implementing global payroll solutions on the blockchain (00:35:39) Allocating marginal dollars in the crypto space (00:38:54) Assessing the current phase of the crypto cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is George Robertson. George is a highly interesting and contrarian investor who started on Wall Street way back in 1981. We start this conversation with a few incredible stories from his colorful career. George then makes a compelling case for why the Fed no longer has any power and what’s really happening with the economy. We end the conversation with another provocative claim on the market for US treasuries. Please enjoy this conversation with George Robertson. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:15) First Question - A quick background of his investment career (00:06:27) Basic tenants to think about when starting in trading  (00:12:41) Fed reaction functions before the market got weird  (00:17:17) How the Fed lost the power of the reaction function   (00:19:19) Outcomes of the Fed buying trillions in assets  (00:22:04) How pushing out risk spectrums does not inflate assets (00:26:13) Difficulties behind trying to start inflation before covid   (00:28:42) Reasons covid unleashed fiscal spending (00:30:21) His estimate on how much money the government put into the economy   (00:34:55) What the salesman macro pitch got so wrong  (00:36:52) His view on why rates are going higher (00:38:54) Whether raising funds is the right thing to do (00:39:27) The driver behind the higher rates call  (00:41:52) Conventional mortgage numbers versus NGDP numbers (00:42:20) The housing narrative compared to supply and demand  (00:44:35) Recession structure without bank involvement  (00:45:55) How high-frequency trading has impacted market forces  (00:48:48) His view on how one person can drastically shift the market (00:51:31) Where he thinks we are in the sentiment cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is David Kalk. David used to run Peter Thiel’s Macro Fund and is currently the CIO of Reflexive Capital where he spends most of his time managing the Crypto-focussed Liquid Trading fund. We start the conversation by asking where we are in the new regime. We then talk about reflexivity and how it applies in crypto. We also cover his trading process, how he evaluates new tokens, Solana's resurgence, the Bitcoin ETF and more. Please enjoy this conversation with David Kalk. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:48) First question - Assessing the current state of cryptocurrency (00:04:44) Exploring the concept of reflexivity (00:11:57) Unpacking the structure of Reflexive Capital (00:27:16) Positioning crypto within the broader risk asset context (00:30:42) Strategies for researching the crypto market (00:37:43) Non-crypto funds' perspectives on crypto trends (00:43:41) Delving into the significance of pricing in crypto (00:51:08) Evaluating the current phase of cryptocurrency investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Matt turns the mic on Eric for the quarterly recap where they talk all things Bitcoin ETF, a strong fourth quarter for 2023, an interesting kick-off to 2024, and Eric's current outlook on the market (anxiety). Please enjoy this episode of Making Markets. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:00) First question - Thoughts on the Bitcoin ETF approval  (00:06:26) What’s next and whether we might see an Ethereum ETF (00:10:39) Reasons why an Ethereum ETF might fail (00:13:23) Eric’s transition from crypto markets back to traditional markets (00:18:24) Transferable skills from succeeding in niche markets   (00:20:21) Breaking into markets guarded by gatekeepers  (00:24:34) Top market performers living in hyper-paranoid states  (00:30:56) Whether or not a 20-year-old Buffett would trade crypto today   (00:33:11) General outlook on venture capital speculation writ large  (00:37:58) Things to consider about the emerging AI sector in the near future (00:43:11) Eric’s crazy idea about algorithms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Mark Dow. Mark started his career as an economist with the US Treasury and the IMF before he joined Wall Street. Today, he is the founder of behavourialmacro.com and runs a fund that combines his skillsets as a trader and an economist. In this discussion, we get into why economists are usually bad investors and how Mark approaches markets. We also cover some provocative ideas - including how Quantitive Easing and Tightening have little effect and why Mark's not worried about US debt. Please enjoy this great conversation with Mark Dow. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:02:12) First question Discussing why economists often struggle with trading and investing (00:05:32) Strategies for aligning with market movements (00:16:06) Exploring reasons why a recession hasn't occurred yet  (00:25:32) Delving into the inflation dynamics of 2010  (00:31:18) Assessing the effects of interest rates on high-value assets  (00:34:13) Evaluating the current position in the market risk cycle (00:40:28) Investigating the perceived absence of risk in the market  (00:43:14) Reflecting on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)  (00:49:19) Analyzing the relationship between asset price inflation and income inequality (00:53:57) Identifying the most promising sector in the current market cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Howard Lindzon. It’s impossible to summarize Howard’s resume, but he’s best known for founding StockTwits and as a private and public market investor. We start this conversation with a hilarious story of his early career at CBS. We then talk about a variety of other topics, like saying no when Fred Wilson brought him the Twitter deal, his investing philosophy, the degen economy, and a lot more. Please enjoy this conversation with the one and only Howard Lindzon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:48) First Question - He explains the acquisition of WallStrip to CBS (00:04:27) How he was phantom fired from CBS   (00:04:58) Comedy and his career path background  (00:07:41) Why he likes comedians   (00:09:49) How he plays the social media game well (00:11:15) Fred Wilson and the early days of Youtube (00:12:13 Going from TheStreet to Twitter (00:16:28) The trade off of sharing investment pros and cons publicly on Stocktwits  (00:18:45) His public investment process versus his private investment process (00:21:31) He explains how the market is rigged (00:23:58) Passing on the opportunity to invest in early Twitter  (00:26:38) The Cabal and the investment process  (00:29:32) Founder scenarios that keep him from making deals   (00:35:10) Network effects amongst sharing venture capital and how it works   (00:38:41) Advice he has for new founders looking for venture capitalists (00:42:24) Support and advice for his family wanting to found startups  (00:44:18) Challenges and joys in private and public investing  (00:47:58) He explains the rich man, angry man, degenerate man investment theme (00:51:17) Sports betting and it’s market effects  (00:53:18) His view on crypto investments and Mt. Gox  (00:57:19) The Luckin Coffee fraud and his opinion on market opportunities   (01:00:49) His optimism for the future  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Eric Jorgenson - the author of two books that I really enjoyed- "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" and "The Anthology of Balaji." In this conversation, he tells us what he learned from studying these great minds and the experience of writing the two books. We also talk about the spread of anti-capitalistic ideas, techno-optimism the economics of publishing and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Eric Jorgenson. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:01:46) - (First question) - What can money not buy? (00:02:46) - When Eric started contemplating that question   (00:03:52) - Be the person who takes the notes; The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, The Anthology of Balaji (00:07:43) - How he approached writing Naval’s book  (00:10:21) - Ways that writing the book changed him and the people around him  (00:13:20) - Something most people get wrong about Naval  (00:15:45) - Not all billionaires are the same (00:18:34) - The inherent fear of new technology  (00:24:58) - When technologists went from being heroes to villains  (00:29:41) - Thinking about countries like companies  (00:33:05) - The competition that keeps the US growing; Atlas Shrugged (00:34:57) - Things he’s learned about Balaji’s nature (00:36:58) - Balaji’s public rise during the pandemic  (00:40:10) - How true the prediction was about Bitcoin going to a million  (00:41:35) - The audience overlap for his two latest books (00:42:55) - Going from being a writer to a writer and a publisher  (00:46:59) - Publisher royalties and self-publishing economics  (00:50:48) - Sourcing talent in the era of excessive content (00:55:26) - Writing in refreshing and engaging styles  (00:57:59) - Who he’d like to write about next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Caroline Taylor. An art valuation expert, Caroline founded the Appraisal Bureau to bring data and analytics to the highly subjective world of art appraisals. We start the conversation with Caroline’s backstory before talking about the appraisal process for both fine art and NFTs and the problem that the Appraisal Bureau is solving in this space. We also cover several unique aspects of the art market, such as Block Trading, Irrevocable Bids, the place of NFTs in the Art world, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Caroline Taylor. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes: (00:02:00) - (First question) - Why Deutsche Bank has an art collection (00:02:54) - Caroline’s background in art  (00:03:57) - A basic overview of the curation of art for a corporate collection (00:04:32) - The balance between investing in value or genuine interest in the pieces (00:06:00) - Caroline’s moves after the corporate art curation for Deutsche bank (00:08:15) - How advisory fees are structured in the buying process (00:10:47) - Appraiser ratings and determining their proficiency in valuing unique items (00:14:26) - Other valuation methods beyond insurance (00:17:32) - The complexities of irrevocable bids at an auction (00:19:10) - Profits from using low irrevocable bids and the long-term valuation of acquiring art through auctions (00:20:13) - Other unconventional bidding methods beyond room-based and irrevocable bids  (00:21:15) - A background of Dmitri Cherniak's 'The Goose' NFT, which sold at Sotheby's Auction for $6.2M (00:23:36) - The breakdown of the audience at Sotheby’s auction for The Goose (00:25:10) - Caroline’s journey to becoming the sole approved appraiser of NFTs in the insurance market (00:28:36) - The nuanced valuation of CryptoPunks from an art appraisal perspective (00:30:57) - How she initiated Appraisal Bureau to address the lack of neutrality in the market (00:35:18) - Caroline’s validation process, especially when significant discrepancies arise (00:35:37) - Navigating customer segmentation within Caroline’s clientele (00:37:37) - The potential impact of artificial intelligence (00:40:44) - How Appraisal Bureau conducts thousands of appraisals yearly without being able to disclose what they’re working on and who they’re working with  (00:41:32) - NFTs impact on bringing new people into the art world, Eric attending Art Basel (00:42:12) - NFTs permeating the traditional art world with positioning in places like MoMA (00:43:10) - Caroline’s opinion on the NFT market transitioning from a tough phase into a hopeful outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Michael Lee. Michael is a dealer in rare photographs and the director of Lee Gallery. Today, he takes us on a tour across this under-the-radar market. We talk about the difference between the primary and the secondary market, the buy side, and tastemakers. We also cover his process for finding buyers, pricing inventory and his view on NFTs. This is exactly the kind of esoteric market I wanted to explore when we transitioned the show to Making Markets, and I hope you enjoy this conversation with Michael Lee. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes (00:02:22) - (First question) - Steps to becoming an art dealer (00:04:22) - Examining funding aspects for art dealers (00:06:21) - The function of independent art traders (00:10:09) - Comparing reproducibility: photography versus painting (00:11:10) - Delving into the buyer's perspective on photography (00:13:13) - Discussing the absence of external authorities in photography ratings (00:17:09) - Investigating the influence of museums in art (00:19:21) - Forecasting future trends in the art market (00:23:27) - Unraveling how transactions occur in the art world (00:28:07) - Clarifying the role of art galleries (00:30:45) - The intricate process of art collection (00:35:50) - Addressing perceived pretentiousness in art (00:41:55) - Exploring royalties within the art industry (00:45:08) - Grasping the factors affecting art pricing (00:53:00) - Analyzing why photography is currently in a 'fear stage' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Pierce Crosby, the general manager of TradingView. TradingView has become the largest finance website in the world with 50 million users across 180 countries and Pierce takes us through this journey today. We talk about TradingView’s business model and their role in the brokerage industry, which is facing declining margins. We also cover how consumers use the platform today across different asset classes and geographies. Please enjoy this conversation with Pierce Crosby. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes (00:02:11) - (first question) The rise of TradingView's ubiquity in the trading market (00:02:53) - Exploring previous companies before joining TradingView (00:05:53) - Defining the services offered by TradingView (00:12:21) - Detailing the business model of TradingView (00:14:58) - Understanding how the company gained widespread acceptance (00:19:21) - Implementing charges for charting services (00:21:21) - Managing relationships with various brokers (00:24:02) - Categorizing the customer base (00:26:13) - Analyzing trends in mania-based trading (00:31:27) - Assessing the quality of TradingView's data (00:34:32) - Drawing comparisons between global markets (00:40:04) - Identifying exciting new areas for inclusion in TradingView (00:43:59) - Deliberating on the three main types of data sets (00:45:07) - Evaluating the current position in the market hype cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Brandon Zick, the CIO of Ceres Partners. Brandon grew up on a farm and then worked in finance for a decade. In 2010, he returned to his agrarian roots at Ceres, where he manages a $1.4 Billion fund that invests in farmland. In this episode, Brandon gives us an in-depth look at this unusual asset class, including the supply and demand dynamics, the economics of farming, and how Ceres chooses which farms to invest in. Please enjoy this conversation with Brandon Zick. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes  (00:02:05) - (First question) - Appreciating the benefits of a farm upbringing (00:03:26) - Segmenting farmland across the United States (00:09:04) - Locating farms on the market (00:11:39) - Realizing profits from farm ownership (00:15:57) - Assessing the farmer population (00:18:57) - Confronting bankruptcy risks in farming (00:25:01) - Comparing operational and sales expenses (00:30:41) - Exploring the niche sector of farm funds (00:32:36) - The particulars of livestock investments (00:35:41) - Identifying crops with the lowest returns (00:38:08) - Navigating the farm acquisition process (00:47:12) - Strategies for risk diversification in agriculture (00:50:23) - Understanding turnover in the farming sector (00:54:36) - The economics of crop monetization (01:02:26) - Highlighting his most favored deal (01:04:42) - Effects of low interest rates on the agricultural market (01:07:23) - Analyzing the current phase of the market cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Will Peck. Will is the Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, where he oversees the firm’s digital assets, crypto, and blockchain initiatives. After speaking with WisdomTree’s CIO, Jeremy Schwartz, a few weeks ago it was great to explore their digital strategy with Will. We discuss the firm’s digital roots, the complexity around launching a bitcoin ETF, and their innovative app – WisdomTree Prime. Please enjoy my conversation with Will Peck. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx  Show Notes: (00:02:05) - First Question - How he became the head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree (00:02:51) - Wisdom Trees first steps into the digital assets space (00:04:50) - Why he thinks bitcoin is not a replacement for gold (00:06:31) - His views on the US regulatory market and why launching in Europe is different   (00:09:15) - FCC denial and what that means for GPTC  (00:11:01) - The BlackRock twist that finally put things in motion   (00:13:11) - The likelihood that similar businesses and assets will copy one another (00:16:37) - Derby style launching and splitting the pot (00:17:57) - Why he thinks ETFs make the most sense   (00:20:13) - His macro take on where Bitcoin is (00:21:29) - The reason why they chose the public market versus private  (00:24:08) - How black listing is handled when a financial firm launches a token (00:26:21) - What he thinks about the finality of settlement  (00:27:53) - WisdomTree Prime’s focus on the wallet  (00:31:24) - The big change for Wisdom Tree to build physical infrastructure  (00:35:05) - He explains Prime (00:36:16) - Stable coins and what they are invested in (00:37:40) - How Wisdom Tree bond funds work (00:37:59) - Creating funds around regulatory ambiguity  (00:39:06) - How bond funds pay interest to tokens (00:40:22) - Logistics behind moving tokens from a Prime wallet to another account   (00:42:06) - Keeping record of tokens (00:43:38) - He talks about the token opportunities they are most excited about   (00:46:24) - Steps to get a stable coin to pay interest  (00:47:17) - What he's most excited for Wisdom Tree clients to experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices