41 episodes

With this podcast, we aim to give listeners inside access to the best and brightest investors in the crypto asset management space. In each episode, host, Ben Jacobs will chat with a leading crypto and blockchain venture fund or hedge fund manager as we explore the complexities of operating an investment fund at the bleeding edge of innovation.

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With this podcast, we aim to give listeners inside access to the best and brightest investors in the crypto asset management space. In each episode, host, Ben Jacobs will chat with a leading crypto and blockchain venture fund or hedge fund manager as we explore the complexities of operating an investment fund at the bleeding edge of innovation.

    Compound - Michael Dempsey (Episode #41)

    Compound - Michael Dempsey (Episode #41)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with Michael Dempsey, Managing Partner of Compound. At Compound, Michael oversees investments in AI/ML, robotics, biology, and of course crypto. His cross-industry knowledge and deep understanding of blockchain-native challenges and commercial opportunities makes him stand out from the crowd.
     
    Let's get into it.

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    Compound https://www.compound.vc/
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    https://twitter.com/mhdempsey

    Disclaimer 
    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 53 min
    Plaintext Capital - Phil Bonello (Episode #40)

    Plaintext Capital - Phil Bonello (Episode #40)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with Phil Bonello, Co-Founder and CIO of Plaintext Capital. Phil is an industry veteran, having spent time at Messari, Ikigai, and Grayscale before launching Plaintext.  Phil is a fundamental investor who understands what moves crypto markets intimately. He has a proven ability to find emerging trends and then find creative ways to express related trades before the narrative gets hot. 

    Let's get into it.



    Connect with the guest

    Plaintext Capital https://plaintextcapital.com/

    Follow Phil on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/PhilJBonello



    Disclaimer 

    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 50 min
    Blockchange Ventures - Ken Seiff (Episode #39)

    Blockchange Ventures - Ken Seiff (Episode #39)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with Ken Seiff, founder and general partner of Blockchange Ventures. Following a successful career as a founder and retail tech investor Ken discovered blockchain where he has repeatedly made contrarian, early bets that have paid off in spades. His insights into the history of internet innovation shine a light on where we are within the blockchain industry's growth and where we go from here.

    Let's get into it.



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    Blockchange https://blockchange.vc/



    Disclaimer 

    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 57 min
    Figment Capital - James Parillo (Episode #38)

    Figment Capital - James Parillo (Episode #38)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with James Parillo, Managing Partner of Figment Capital. Following a career in taxation and accounting, Jim developed an expertise in digital assets, which opened up the door to the world of venture investing. Now, as part of a collaboration with Figment, the industry's leading institutional staking provider, Jim and his team invest into critical infrastructure and middleware supporting the growth of the blockchain industry.

    Let's get into it.



    Connect with the guest

    Figment Capital https://www.figmentcapital.io/

    Follow Figment Capital on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FigmentCapital

    Follow James on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/VelvetMilkman



    Disclaimer 

    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 49 min
    LVNA Capital - Allan Cassis (Episode #37)

    LVNA Capital - Allan Cassis (Episode #37)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with Allan Cassis, Founder and CEO of LVNA Capital. Born and raised in Mexico City, Allan is a crypto OG and has been operating LVNA since 2017. Following early bets in Bitcoin and the Ethereum ICO, Allan currently operates a liquid and venture strategy that focuses on infrastructure and other pragmatic applications of blockchain and digital assets.

    Let's get into it.

    Connect with the guest

    LVNA https://lvnacapital.com/

    Follow LVNA Capital on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/lvnacapital



    Disclaimer 

    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Animoca Capital - Homer Sun (Episode #36)

    Animoca Capital - Homer Sun (Episode #36)

    In this episode, Ben sits down with Homer Sun, Managing Partner of Animoca Capital.

    Following an illustrious career as the CIO of Morgan Stanley’s Private Equity business in Asia, Homer took the web3 plunge to launch Animoca’s first growth equity fund. Now at Animoca Capital, Homer is investing in category defining blockchain-related businesses 3-4 years before a potential IPO or strategic acquisition. Let's get into it.



    Connect with the guest

    Animoca https://www.animoca-capital.com/



    Disclaimer 

    Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

    • 47 min

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