Alts
Season 1
by Horacio Ruiz
Horacio spoke with Alfonso De Gaetano, the Founder of Crurated. Curated is a wine membership platform, allowing wine enthusiasts to buy great wine straight from the producers. Crurated’s partnerships enable it to offer wine from some of the most highly regarded domaine’s in Europe. In addition, Alfonso has implemented a tracking system using blockchain technology that tracks a wine’s movement from the vineyard to the buyer’s home. More discussion topics include: Making the greatest wines accessible Getting into wine as a hobby The appeal of high-quality wines Getting frustrated with buying expensive bottles with “dead” wine Using blockchain technology only if it can add value to the product Building relationships with the top wine producers in France and Italy Producers unhappy with inflated prices of their products Creating a new generation of wine collectors The importance of knowing where a wine bottle has been Focusing on wine to nurture passionate wine drinkers Link to Crurated on Instagram --- 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 actor and director Anthony Hayes, whose latest release, Gold, is now available on major streaming platforms. Anthony is also the creator of Retrogression; the first movie franchise started from the blockchain. With Retrogression, Anthony is looking to disrupt the traditional financial mechanism in the film industry. The RTGN token is central to creating a new source of finance to put the power back in the hands of creatives and allow movie fans to have a say in a film’s development. Discussion topics include: Anthony’s latest movie release, Gold, and the inspiration behind it Hurdles in securing financing for movies Economics of film budgeting to secure financing Netflix paying upfront but owning intellectual property rights Retrogression ecosystem as a film, play to earn game, and streaming service Integrating elements of crypto and NFTs into the entire ecosystem Rewarding creators with the RTGN token Meeting the demands of project supporters Tokenomics of RTGN Retrogression as a Role-Playing Game with the Ben Hammond protagonist Being an enemy of the traditional studios --- 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 Sam Farber, the Head of Business Development and Content at Goldin Auctions. Sam oversees content development at Goldin, helping to bring a creative and engaging voice to the leading sports collectibles auction house. In this episode, Sam talks about the latest auction at Goldin, the merits of the sports collectibles industry, and future projects that Goldin is involved with - including a Netflix show! Discussion topics include: The Jackie Robinson 75th Anniversary Auction Game-worn memorabilia as undervalued collectibles The rise of Formula 1 and tickets as an asset class Working in the NBA overseeing digital content Growing the infrastructure for content at Goldin Auctions Creating content to engage all of social media Balancing business practices with social media relevance Selling to a more educated audience Breaking hobby boxes with Drake and Ken Goldin The historical value of the sports card market Creating a reality show on Netflix --- 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 Walter Ramirez, the Contemporary and Urban Art Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions. Walter oversees Heritage’s curation of the growing Urban Art scene. Since its creation in 2018, Walter has seen Urban Art auctions increase exponentially. Graffiti and pop culture are prominent in this form of art. In this episode, Walter talks about the rising popularity in Urban Art, some of the growth and acquisition strategies at Heritage Auctions, and his view on the future of contemporary art. Discussion topics include: Urban Art as a subcategory of Contemporary Art Graffiti and street art as emerging forms of art Working at Heritage Auctions and specializing in Urban Art The rise of the Urban Art department at Heritage The influences of pop culture and collaborations The appeal of NFTs and the ease of curation Taking art from a public space Artists adapting to change and trends The process of acquiring and consigning works of art Growing the Urban Art category at Heritage --- 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 Kamel Belkadhi, Co-founder and CEO at LandEx. LandEx is a fractional investment platform for farmland in Europe. Currently, LandEx has invested in farmland in Estonia, where the company is based. Its investment platform is open to retail investors in Europe with minimum investments as low as 10 Euros. In this episode, Kamel talks about the unique aspects of buying land in Europe, the merits of farmland as an investment, and why farmland is as important as ever. Discussion topics include: The benefits of investing in farmland Advantages of tapping into retail investors as a startup Finding a market opportunity in Europe The differences among European countries in attaining land Balancing farmland investing with being a fintech company Fractional investment market in Europe The impact of climate change and disasters on farmland Rising food prices and the effect on farmland The impact of the war in Ukraine on land prices and food supply Acquiring more farmland and entering a CO2 recapture program --- 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 Victor Ma, Co-founder of Nf.td. Nf.td is Your Link in Bio for Web3. By minting your online username through Nf.td, you can claim your username before others get a chance for Web3 and broadcast it on various social media platforms. Victor talks about his road toward developing Nf.td, including working in a family restaurant, becoming a domain name investor, and a social media content creator. Victor also talks about Nf.td, the future he envisions for the company, and the online community he hopes to build on the platform. Discussion topics include: Domain names as real estate on the internet Prior business experience and building community on social media The rise of alternative extensions as viable options Trending domain extensions for specific industries Channels for selling domain names Building a domain portfolio by doing research The value of words for domains and usernames Nf.td as a Web3 Link in Bio to build community Being an OG on Nf.td by being an early supporter People moving online and the importance of finding a community Your Link in Bio as a signal of belonging to a community --- 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 Jonah Reynolds, CEO at Pangea Builders. Pangea Builders is a design and build firm for sustainable and off-grid buildings. Pangea focuses on the home's water, power, wastewater, and heating/cooling systems. In this episode, Jonah discusses the benefits of sustainable off-grid systems, their advantages to traditional buildings, and the company’s mission to educate future sustainable builders. Discussion topics include: Building off-grid custom homes and Earthships Conventional backups to help sustainable systems Using thermal mass, or earth-type material, for frame walls Adding value to homes by making them self-sufficient Working with municipal governments for green building Using thermal mass to complement solar power Inviting designers and architects to Pangea builds Frame buildings designed to be as cheap as possible California laws requiring new homes have solar power systems Building in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake Jumping through bureaucratic red tape to build after disasters Getting sustainable buildings into the mainstream --- 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 Corey Ashton Walters, the Founder and CEO at Here. Here is an investment platform fractionalizing shares of vacation rental properties. Here is focused on bringing quality homes as vacation rentals to market in popular travel destinations. In this podcast Corey discusses the unique return profiles of vacation rentals, his journey toward creating Here, and the future of the platform. Discussion topics include: Market opportunities for vacation rental properties Changing tastes and preferences in vacation properties among Millenials Fractionalization enabling access to investors Learning from his experience at Homeworthy, his previous company The work that went into Sunburst as Here’s first initial public offering Choosing a vacation property in Largo, FL Future offerings and regions on Here Value-add for vacation properties to increase booking revenue Competing on product to stand out as an investment platform Unique return profile of vacation properties Expanding into an international company with worldwide offerings --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta:https://instagram.com/alts_co
Horacio spoke with Howard Epstein, a financial advisor and life-long sports memorabilia collector. Howard wrote a whitepaper advocating for dedicated partnerships between wealth management firms and sports memorabilia experts. Howard argues that such business connections would benefit wealth management clients, advisors, and firms. Discussion topics include: The genesis for writing the whitepaper for financial advisors Wealth management firms having the potential to help collectors Sports collections not being a part of conversations with financial advisors Cyclical nature of the sports memorabilia market Vintage Hall of Famers as investable assets The nuances of becoming an appraiser through experience The missed opportunity by firms on sports memorabilia --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co
Horacio spoke with Aaron Burnett, Founder, and CEO of Spaced Ventures, an investment platform for startup space companies. Think of companies in satellite imaging, space insulation, rocket fuel tanks, and radiation barriers. Spaced Ventures democratizes investment into the next frontier, with minimum investments as low as $100. Aaron talks about the moment he decided to be a part of the space industry and the purpose of his work that he sees as his life’s mission. Discussion topics include: Building the world’s largest community of space investors Opportunities with alternative investments and early-stage space companies Describing the sonic wave that goes through you during launch The importance of the SpaceX Starship orbital rocket launch and flight The Karman line as the delineation of space and Earth's atmosphere Space as a place and not an industry The first gas station floating above space by Orbit Fab Government funding going to a handful of companies Diversifying investments because of expected losses among startups Space investments as long-term holds Being super-focused on space companies to provide value The pros and cons of getting government contracts Aaron going to Mars within his lifetime and space tourism --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta:https://instagram.com/alts_co