Alts
Temporada 1
por Horacio Ruiz
Horacio spoke with Mark Montero, the toy-focused LCG Auctions' founder, and CEO. In this episode, Mark talks about his experience in the memorabilia industry that led him to found LCG Auctions. The discussion highlights the historical appreciation of collectible toys, emerging asset classes like graded VHS tapes, and the future of the collectible toy industry. Additional discussion topics include: Learning business fundamentals with baseball cards Introduction to the toy industry through a vintage G.I. Joe Nostalgia and the display value of vintage toys Highlights from the LCG Spring Auction Scarcity of vintage toys in card files The value of long-standing franchises like Star Wars Steady growth of vintage-graded toys The hybrid buyer as an investor-collector --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: Podcast Channel - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Leore Avidar, the founder and CEO at Alt. When it comes to sports card marketplaces, Alt is one of the leading platforms in the space. Alt offers a number of features and services, including an exchange and weekly auctions. Leore, a sports card enthusiast, is looking to build beyond sports cards by moving into other collectibles and by embracing Web3. Discussion topics include: Using sports cards as collateral for a loan Alt as a platform that allows investing and borrowing in alternative assets Using clean data to create valid comparable sales Lending against a portfolio of an asset class The Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie Card Rarity in the collectibles and sports card space Creating a pop-up museum of blue-chip Alt cards Nostalgia in the collectible space Investing during a downturn --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: Podcast Channel - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Kristian Kielhofner, the founder of Tovera. Tovera is a platform built around a verification program to detect fraud in digital assets. Tover recently launched FNFTF.io, a database using proprietary algorithms to determine if NFTs are authentic. Kristian’s development of the company came from his thesis that as Web3 expands, so will the need to fight against fraud and scams. Discussion topics include: Tovera as a verification / provenance solution for Web3 Kristian’s background as co-founder of Star2Star Solving a bug on Star2Star’s servers Dealing with millions of digital assets already in existence Tovera Match working from the front-end to existing catalogues Uncovering Disinformation and Deep Fakes The matching algorithm at FNFTF.io Understanding users that want to find fakes Implications of letting fraud go unchecked --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: Podcast channel - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Swati Chaturvedi, the co-founder and CEO of Propel(X). In a wide-ranging discussion, the podcast touches on due diligence, alternative investments in technology and science, democratizing investing, investing in a turbulent market, and the investment opportunities on Propel(X). Additional discussion topics include: Starting MIT Angels to help leverage technology companies Due diligence and operating under best interest as a broker-dealer Curating investment opportunities The importance of asking startups detailed questions Inherent risk of investing in alternative assets The value of transactions in private markets Highlighted companies on the Propel(X) platform Ultra-reality as an immersive IMAX-like experience Thoughts on investing in a volatile market --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: Podcast Channel - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Brian Harstine of Acquire and Andrew Hill. Andrew is a managing associate of the law firm Frost Brown Todd, and one of the leading experts in blockchain and cryptocurrency law in the country. Brian is the CEO of Acquire, a company that is tokenizing securities of private equity deals. Brian and Andrew talk about the advantages of blockchain, legal issues in the space, and the most recent developments at Acquire. Discussion topics include: Fitting technology with existing frameworks Using blockchain to power traditional assets at scale On-chain data already working across traditional platforms Differentiating the different uses for blockchain technology Becoming a shareholder of Acquire security token offerings The Acquire NFT Access Card Taking out the guesswork of the technology for users Lack of Regulatory clarity around DAOs Participating in a DAO without profits of the enterprise The government’s priority in regulating the crypto industry Acquire NFT Access Card Announcement on Medium --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: Podcast Channel - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Cameron Hejazi, the co-founder and CEO of Cent. Cameron created Cent in 2017 with the purpose of creating a community where artists could share their work and build a fan base. Cent made headlines when Valuables, its NFT marketplace of Tweets, minted Jack Dorsey’s first tweet and sold it for $2.9 million. Cent also created a separate NFT marketplace that had to be shut down due to fraudulent activity. Cameron discusses all this and more on the podcast. More discussion topics include: Building Web3 communities Experimenting with incentivizing curation and participation Minting tweets as a way to reduce barriers Choosing the right venue to sell specific assets Shutting down the Cent NFT marketplace Acting in the best interest of the NFT community Assisting creators to make an income through ownership The app.bio as a way to bridge Web2 with Web3 A prolonged downturn having a serious impact on creators Putting protocols in place against counterfeit NFTs --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmgk4gzQ56QvpyegBJJVQA - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Zak Boca and Kareem Hamady, co-founders of the online platform AltExchange helping financial advisors and individual investors keep track of their funds. Zak and Kareem talk about the current state of the market and provide some insight on how to weather downturns. They also talk about AltExchange and how it’s helping investors and financial advisors keep better track of investments and helping spark conversations about financial strategies and goals. Discussion topics include: Independent research to invest in alternative assets, focus on art The correlation factor between alts and traditional investments Acting on the market as retail investors Self-binding to help impulsivity on a portfolio Investment behavior during a down market Using free online resources to learn more about the markets Real estate and private lending as stable investments Advocates for institutional alternatives and private equity Creating a frictionless experience for alternative investors Creating a “Plaid-like” experience to track investments Sites that AltExchange is syncing with --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmgk4gzQ56QvpyegBJJVQA - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with Alex Engel, the CEO of the new card grading company Rare Edition. Alex goes behind-the-scenes to talk about the latest developments at Rare Edition and their goals as they enter a competitive market with one of the nicest quality and cutting edge slabs in the card industry. Discussion topics include: Features of the Rare Edition slabs Finding an opportunity in the collectible market Security and anti-fraud measures on Rare Edition slabs The Rare Edition grading process combining scanners and in-person inspection Getting feedback from customers at shows and from social media Tiered turnaround times The unboxing process of newly graded cards Card collecting as a hobby and finding joy Growing the customer base and building trust Starting a marketplace and vault service --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with information technology and systems expert Mark Thiele. Mark is the founder and CEO of Edgevana, whose company mission is to disrupt the existing processes for selling and buying colocation, edge and data center services. In this episode, Mark talks about creating edge, or the opportunity to bring technology closer to consumers through their business or home. Mark’s experience spans from the dawn of the internet to the emergence of Web3, making the argument that every major company needs to stake a presence in the metaverse. Discussion topics include: Defining edge, or making technology more accessible to people Having a better experience with technology because of edge Data centers as giant computers and the backbone of information technology The modernization and decreasing costs of technology A constant demand to build data centers The necessity that corporations adapt for the metaverse Definitions and examples of the metaverse The components of decentralization and blockchain Working with companies to find appropriate data centers Asking companies to focus on renewables and arriving at net zero Follow Mark on Twitter Link to the Edgevana Podcast with Mark Thiele --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist
Horacio spoke with meteorite collector and dealer Mendy Ouzillou. Mendy is the founder of SkyFall Meteorites and the Founder and President of the Global Meteorite Association. In this episode, Mendy recaps his trip to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, talks about the current state of the meteorite marketplace, and talks about the fractionalized Lunar Meteorite on Rally Road. More discussion topics include: Observations from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Making classic meteorites available Slicing meteorites as standard practice among scientists and collectors Museums trading their meteorites to expand their collections The difference in value of meteorites depending on geographic landfall Using weather radar to see a possible strewn field The dangers of chasing meteorites Possible preservation of the asteroid impactor that wiped out the dinosaurs The specifics of the Lunar Meteorite on Rally Road Lunar meteorites as collectibles and investments The Global Meteorite Association and growing the hobby --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - Link to Alan Goldsher playlist