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Irish Tax UnwrappedSigned, Sealed… and Not Delivered: The Agricultural Relief Case That Went SouthIn this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we dive into one of the most avoidable — and expensive — inheritance tax blunders in recent memory. A perfectly planned agricultural relief claim? Check. Clear instructions to the solicitor? Check. But when it came to execution, the sun-lounger solicitor had other priorities… and the whole plan went south.Join Josh, Daphne, and Derek as they unpack the history and mechanics of agricultural relief — from medieval landholding tricks like fee tail and life interest arrangements, to the 1970s clampdown that gave birth to the relief we know today. Then, we break down how the r...2025-05-0534 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedGrowth Shares: From Silk Road to Shareholder Rewards and Avoiding Inheritance TaxWhat do medieval guilds, ancient Chinese merchants, and modern Irish family businesses have in common? In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we explore how humans have motivated work, rewarded loyalty, and shared wealth — from the spice-laden markets of Chang’an, to the fields of feudal Europe and right up to today's boardrooms and tax planning meetings.Join Josh, Daphne, and Derek as they unravel the story of growth shares — sleek, strategic equity tools that are revolutionising how companies incentivise staff and plan generational wealth transfers. The episode covers:-What are growth sharesThe income t...2025-04-0734 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedProperty Tax Hacks : Government contracts, VAT and Inheritance Tax - Are You Ready?In this second podcast on taxing property we discuss the tax treatment of government contracts, VAT pitfalls and estate planning. The landscape of property taxation is a strategic game where classification is everything. What seems like a straightforward rental income could, in fact, be trading income—bringing a completely different tax treatment. Join Josh, along with tax experts Daphne and Derek, as they break down:The Investment vs. Trading Divide – The crucial distinction between passive rental income and active property businesses. We discuss cases where landlords operating emergency accommodation for loc...2025-03-0328 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedFrom Aristocrats to AirBnBs: Property tax rules then and nowTaxing property income should be simple — own a property, rent it out, pay tax. But, much like the buildings themselves, once you step inside, it gets complicated fast. From Schedule A, which once taxed aristocrats like a wealth tax, to Schedule D, which now divides property income into multiple cases, the history of property taxation is a story of class, power, and legal battles that still shape tax law today.In this podcast, we explore:🏡 The origins of property taxation—how the landed gentry were taxed dif...2025-02-0328 min
Fintech LeadersAli Hamed, Founder of Treville - From Cold Emails to $2B AUM, How Michael Ovitz Taught Ali to Move Mountains, Rejecting Work-Life BalanceSend us a textMiguel Armaza interviews Ali Hamed, Co-Founder of Treville (formerly CoVenture), a $2 Billion investment firm that's breaking traditional asset class boundaries. Hamed has built one of the most distinctive firms in the industry, combining venture capital, credit, and asset-backed strategies with a uniquely rigorous approach - all starting from cold emails during his college days.In this episode, we discuss:The "founder fair" philosophy and lessons from partnering with Michael OvitzHow to maintain control of your time while building authentic relationships...2025-01-2848 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedBoxing Meets Tax Law: How an offhand remark cost a builder €350,000Welcome to Irish Tax Unwrapped! In this episode, we uncover unexpected parallels between the dramatic conclusion of the 2011 Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz boxing match and a high-stakes tax case involving a Carlow builder’s €348,112 Capital Gains Tax bill.We dive into a real-life tax dispute that’s anything but dry—the story of an Irish entrepreneur who attempted to claim retirement relief while transferring his family business to his son, only to have an offhand remark unravel his entire case.Joining us is Daphne Andrews, a leading expert in tax law, to explore the often-ov...2025-01-0618 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedFrom Seed to Scale: How Angel Investor Relief Helps Irish Startups Grow In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped host Josh sits down with tax expert Derek Andrews to break down Ireland's Angel Investor Relief, introduced in Budget 2023 and refined in Budget 2024.This initiative aims to encourage investment in early-stage start-ups by offering a reduced capital gains tax rate. Derek discusses the potential benefits, as well as the complexities and challenges start-ups and investors face when trying to qualify for this relief. Whether you're an investor or entrepreneur, this conversation provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of start-up funding in Ireland. Key Words: Angel Inv...2024-12-0220 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedHow Crypto is Taxed in Ireland (and What You Might Be Missing)In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we take a deep dive into the complex world of crypto-asset taxation in Ireland. With the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, understanding how these digital assets are taxed is crucial for both individuals and businesses. We break down the core tax categories: Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and explain how they apply to crypto transactions. Whether you're trading, mining, accepting crypto as payment, or holding it as an investment, this episode p...2024-11-0427 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedBudget 2025 : What Irish Companies and Business Owners Need to KnowIn this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we break down the key elements of Ireland's Budget 2025 and what it means for both individuals and businesses. Host Josh O'Connell sits down with tax experts Derek and Daphne Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting to explore the budget’s tax key tax measures.Will these "budget gifts" provide long-term relief or be overshadowed by rising inflation? We discuss how the middle class, renters, and business owners will be affected, alongside a deep dive into corporate tax reforms and support for Ireland’s audiovisual sector. Tune in for expert insights into the...2024-10-0116 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedYou've Got a Revenue Audit Notification : Now What?Derek Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting is a seasoned tax consultant with over 25 years of experience in tax compliance, audits, and advisory services. Specializing in helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax regulations, he has extensive knowledge of the Revenue Commissioners' Compliance Intervention Framework, particularly in managing Level 2 interventions such as risk reviews and audits.Derek has successfully guided numerous clients through the process of making qualifying disclosures, mitigating penalties, and resolving tax disputes. Known for a practical and methodical approach, he is committed to educating taxpayers about their rights and obligations, while helping them minimize exposure...2024-09-0205 min
Tinsley Park TalksAli Hamed: Redefining Private Credit & Venture Capital InvestingAli Hamed is the co founder at Coventure, where he is redefining Private Credit and Venture Capital Investing by combining these strategies together.
Whether you call it esoteric finance or cutting edge investing, Ali has been able to scale Coventure from a startup fund to over $2 Billion in assets in just a few short years.
Join us on a great conversation with Ali on his journey leading to Coventure and how he is driving his vision forward.
2024-08-1459 min
GENIUS ALLIANCE - AI Leadership and Change ManagementGA #1206 | Wir machen Sommerpause, aber nicht ohne euch das hier zu sagenIn dieser Episode kündigt Norman Müller die Sommerpause des Podcasts an und gibt einen Ausblick auf spannende Gäste in zukünftigen Episoden. Er spricht außerdem über das Konzept des Change Managements und die Bedeutung von Kommunikationskanälen in Transformationsprozessen. Norman betont die Notwendigkeit, Entscheidungsprozesse zu verstehen und Meinungsführer sowie Influencer innerhalb einer Organisation zu identifizieren. Er thematisiert die Herausforderungen des Wandels und die Bedeutung von Durchhaltevermögen sowie die Unterstützung durch Botschafter. Zudem erwähnt Norman den IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang „AI Innovation Manager“ und ermutigt die Zuhörer, an dem Programm teilzunehmen.
IHK-Zertif...2024-08-1218 min
GENIUS ALLIANCE - AI Leadership and Change ManagementGA #1205 | Kirk & Data - So profitiert jedes Unternehmen von datengetriebener UnternehmenskulturIn dieser Episode von Kirk & Data diskutieren Norman Müller und Thomas Knorr, wie eine datengetriebene Unternehmenskultur Unternehmen unterstützen und Prozesse optimieren kann. Sie beleuchten den Einsatz von KI zur Effizienzsteigerung und betonen die Bedeutung einer transparenten Fehlerkultur und Mitarbeiterintegration. Hör rein, um zu erfahren, wie Daten und KI eure Entscheidungsfindung verbessern können!
Takeaways
Eine datengetriebene Unternehmenskultur ermöglicht es Unternehmen, Prozesse effizienter zu gestalten und mit Hochtechnologien wie Künstlicher Intelligenz zu arbeiten.
Daten ersetzen nicht das Fachwissen, sondern dienen als Entscheidungsunterstützung und Befähigung.
Die Einführung einer dat...2024-08-0135 min
LatamList EspressoTapi raises $22M led by Kaszek, Ep 177This week’s Espresso covers news from Winnin, Relif, Escala, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] – Winnin closes Series A round led by Kaszek and Alexia Ventures[00:43] – Chilean fintech Relif raises $400K[00:55] – Escala raises $12M funding round[01:11] – Tapi raises $22M led by Kaszek[01:25] – Digitt raises $50M from CoVentureResources & people mentioned:Startups: Winnin, Relif, Escala, Tapi, DigittVCs: Kaszek, Alexia Ventures, ChileGlobal Angels, IGNIA, Alaya Capital, CoVenture2024-07-3002 min
The Investors First PodcastAli Hamed – Contrarian Early-Stage InvestingToday we host Ali Hamed, a Co-Founder and Partner at CoVenture and a prominent figure in venture capital and alternative investments. With a background in finance and technology, Ali brings strategic insights to early-stage investing. Hamed's track record of success and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship make him a key player in shaping the startup ecosystem. (concise bio courtesy of ChatGPT). In today’s episode, we start with Ali’s origin story, starting with his time as a baseball player and agriculture major at Cornell, and what led to him eventually saying the internet was his major...2024-06-0656 min
Retro SpectivesE120: System Shock 2System Shock 2 is considered by many to be the finest immersive sim ever made. Released in 1999 in a coventure by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games, it sought to combine the classic 3D dungeon crawling of the original with pen and paper inspired RPG systems. While resource management and exploration were still a key part of the experience, you were now restricted in what you could initially do by those RPG stats - and it was only towards the end game that your character would feel truly strong. Perhaps most obvious were the changes from the more abstract environments to...2024-06-031h 55
Venture with GraceFinancing Innovation: Brian Harwitt at CoVentureBrian Harwitt is a Partner at CoVenture where he focused on finding alternative lending platforms to partner with for both debt and equity financings. Prior to joining the CoVenture team, Brian was an investment banking analyst at Guggenheim Securities focusing on healthcare. Brian received a BS Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University.
- Key trends and innovations in alternative lending
- How startups can decide which financing route to take
- Risk assessment and management in alternative lending
#VentureCapital #Fintech #AlternativeLending #StartupFunding #DebtFinancing
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The Startup Ideas PodcastI asked a $2B investment genius for his best startup ideasI’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how to navigate debt collection as a digital entrepreneur, and Ali’s top tips for funding a startup.🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/free-course🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building bu...2024-03-2556 min
GENIUS ALLIANCE - AI Leadership and Change ManagementGA #1185 | Felix Meusel - Entbürokratisierung durch Künstliche IntelligenzNorman Müller und Felix Meusel nehmen dich in dieser Episode mit auf eine Reise durch die aktuellen Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen der KI-Landschaft. Erfahre mehr über die spannende Rolle von KI im B2B-Bereich und wie individuelle Daten maßgeschneiderte Lösungen ermöglichen. Doch es geht nicht nur um Technologie – sie diskutieren auch die dringende Notwendigkeit der Entbürokratisierung durch KI und betonen die Bedeutung von Erfahrung und Kontinuität. Lerne aus der Realität der KI-Nutzung in Heidelberg und entdecke neue Ansätze für die Implementierung von KI in Unternehmen.TakeawaysDie Entwickl...2024-03-1941 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAli Hamed - Building an Investment FirmMy guest today is Ali Hamed. Ali was first on Invest Like the Best six years ago. He was 26 at the time and four years into building his investing firm, CoVenture. Both then and now, Ali is an example of what’s possible when you think creatively. Six years later, CoVenture now manages two-and-a-half billion dollars, and Ali continues to find alpha in esoteric places.We talk about YouTube catalogs, creative opportunities in real estate, and how venture investing helps them get better at credit. We also talk about his lessons from building an investment firm and wh...2024-02-271h 29
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE24: Building a Multi-Billion-Dollar Asset Management Firm with CoVenture's Ali HamedIn this episode of Turpentine VC, Ali Hamed, Partner at CoVenture, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the advantages of investing across asset classes, CoVenture’s inflection points, the importance of being liked in venture, and asset classes Ali hopes to invest in in the future. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite:http://netsuite.com/turpentine---RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHistEvery week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour...2024-01-3057 min
The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing FactoryHow is Creator Capital Changing w/ Brian Harwitt (CoVenture)In our latest episode, tune in to hear Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory and podcast host, as he engages in a lively conversation with Brian Harwitt, Partner at CoVenture. This week, they navigate through a diverse spectrum of themes, encompassing access to creator capital, the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, pathways for creator monetization, and a plethora of other topics.
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(00:58) - Brian's career journey
(01:58) - Technology providing financial services
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CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance132. CFO Stories: A CFO's Guide to Navigating Risk with Isaac StrulowitzSend us your thoughtsThis week, CFO 4.0 podcast host Hannah Munro is joined by Isaac Strulowitz, CFO at CoVenture who offers his unique perspective on risk management, providing valuable insights into how CFOs can protect their firms against unforeseen challenges.In the episode, we cover: Isaac's account of the SVB collapse and the proactive steps his team took to protect investor capital.Risk management strategies that have proven effective, such as creating redundancies, maintaining a robust disaster recovery plan, and evaluating all firm relationships for potential risks.Isaac's analogy of ris...2023-06-2040 min