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Scenius StudioThe Use-Case: OpenFX - Prabhakar Reddy (Episode #58)In this episode, Ben sits down with Prabhakar Reddy, Founder and CEO of OpenFX.OpenFX is the fastest growing blockchain start up you’ve never heard of and Prabhakar is one of the industry’s most revered and proven founders. OpenFX has built a global FX system using stablecoins and blockchain rails to process tens of billions of volume per month while serving many large fintech providers. Prabhakar is no stranger to growth, however. As co-founder of FalconX, he scaled crypto’s first prime broker to unicorn status before starting OpenFX. This is a special and episode and I’...
2025-11-1950 minScenius StudioThe Use-Case: USD.AI - David Choi (Episode #57)In this episode, Ben sits down with David Choi, Co-Founder of USD.AI. USD.AI is an emblematic project for crypto’s promise in the real world. The protocol leverages the strengths of DeFi to solve a bottle neck and pain point in the rabid AI infrastructure build out. By facilitating GPU backed loans, USD.AI unlocks capital efficiency for these companies scaling AI while providing real yield to on-chain lenders. David and the USD.AI team have caught lightning in a bottle and we’re thrilled to share their story with the Scenius Studio audience.
2025-11-0551 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanEngineer to Entrepreneur: Reality of Building Startups No One Talks About Ft. Arun PrakashSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxAF5pKiaD3BXRJkpQBDWq(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts, Events, Startup News & More!)From coding on paper to building one of India’s leading edtech startups — GUVI’s founder Arun Prakash joins Sriram Selvan on Being Scenius to reveal the real story behind startup success.In this raw and honest episode, Arun breaks down:* The unseen struggles behind fundraising and investor pressure* How founde...
2025-10-282h 08
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanUltimate [Tamil] Branding Masterclass! Ft. Shashank SNLearn Brand Strategy with Shashank (Use "BEINGSCENIUS" for 30% off): https://brandengine.stupidpreneur.in/Stupidpreneur Newsletter (Simple & Practical Branding Lessons in your Inbox): https://www.stupidpreneur.in/subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=being+sceniusSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxAF5pKiaD3BXRJkpQBDWq(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts, Events, Startup News & More!)Guest Shashank SN Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestupidpreneur/Instagram: https://www.inst...
2025-10-231h 52Scenius StudioThe Use-Case: Transrypts - Zain Zaidi (Episode #56)In this episode, Ben sits down with Zain Zaidi, founder of Transcrypts.Through Transcrypts, Zain has developed a solution that elegantly tackles two of blockchain’s most fundamental applications: identity and ownership of private data. To start, Transcrypts empowers individuals to receive proof of employment and income verification in a trusted and private manner. But this is just the beginning. Soon Transcrypts will allow for various forms of critical private data to be brought on-chain in a legible format that can be used ubiquitously by traditional organizations and institutions.Let's get into it...
2025-09-1044 min
The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Investing in Crypto Investors with Ben Jacobs of Scenius CapitalJoin Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Ben Jacobs, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Scenius Capital. Listen in as they discuss Ben's background and crypto journey, the current state of the liquid crypto hedge fund universe, the rise of digital asset treasury companies and how they compare to traditional fund strategies, what's going on in the crypto venture environment, how leading crypto fund managers are thinking about this phase of the market cycle, key crypto use cases on the horizon, how the industry will evolve over the next five years, and more.
2025-07-3056 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Investing in Crypto Investors with Ben Jacobs of Scenius CapitalJoin Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Ben Jacobs, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Scenius Capital. Listen in as they discuss Ben's background and crypto journey, the current state of the liquid crypto hedge fund universe, the rise of digital asset treasury companies and how they compare to traditional fund strategies, what's going on in the crypto venture environment, how leading crypto fund managers are thinking about this phase of the market cycle, key crypto use cases on the horizon, how the industry will evolve over the next five years, and more.
2025-07-3056 minScenius StudioThe Use-Case: Coop Records - Cooper Turley (Episode #55)In this episode, Ben sits down with Cooper Turley, Founder of Coop RecordsCooper has invested in and helped build many of the blockchain industry’s more culture and creator focused projects. Now he is combining music, his other passion and area of expertise, with blockchain to develop a novel protocol for musical artists to distribute their music while empowering consumers to earn for their curation. Cooper is a rare talent with a deep understanding of the music and crypto industries. If anyone could figure out how crypto can disrupt the rigid, weird world of music, it’s Co...
2025-07-0249 minScenius StudioThe Use-Case: Life AI - Tuan Cao (Episode #54In this episode, I sit down with Tuan Cao, co-founder of Life AI.Tuan and his team started by building a web 2 alternative to 23 and Me, focused on the Asian genome.But with the key difference, they gave users full control over their data.That was just the beginning of a long road to build one of the industry's leading decentralized science projects.Long before decI was even a term, Life AI has been building a decentralized foundation for genetics-based medicine and research.Today, Life AI has established itself...
2025-05-0753 minScenius StudioThe Use-Case: Grass - Andrej Radonjic (Episode #53)In this episode, Ben sits down to Andrej Radonjic, co-founder of Grass.Grass gives users the ability to earn ownership in the Grass network by supplying the protocol with their unused internet bandwidth for data scraping purposes (something that is already happening to most of us and we don’t get paid!). The grass protocol packages this scraped web data and sells it to AI companies who have insufficient data to further develop their models. With over 3 millions users and 8 figures of annualized revenue, Grass is a real commercial business with a roadmap that makes it one of...
2025-04-2350 minScenius StudioThe Use-Case: Daisy - Ray Lee & Ian Ettinger (Episode #52)Welcome to “The Use-Case” a mini-series brought to you by Scenius Studio.Through Scenius Studio, I've interviewed 50 of the crypto industry’s top GPs and CIOs across liquid and private markets. One thing is clear, crypto has some savvy investors. Yet, both inside and outside the industry, the same question lingers: where are the real-world use-cases? We’ve built the infrastructure, but where are the apps? What commercial opportunities can blockchain and crypto uniquely unlock? Is speculation really the only game in town?With The Use-Case, we’re spotlighting underrepresented companies and protocols that are building r...
2025-03-2648 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanDecoding Crypto, NFT,Decentralized Finance!In this episode of Being Scenius, we dive deep into the evolving world of crypto, NFTs, and Web3 with VJ Pravin from BitsCrunch. VJ Pravin shares insights on the real risks of crypto trading, why NFTs might be making a comeback, and how blockchain is shaping industries beyond finance. We also explore the role of AI, data privacy concerns, and the future of Web3 startups, along with his journey as an entrepreneur navigating this dynamic space. whether you’re a crypto skeptic or a believer, this conversation sheds light on...
2025-03-262h 05Scenius StudioThe Use-Case: Spexi - Bill Lakeland (Episode #51)Welcome to “The Use-Case” a mini-series brought to you by Scenius StudioThrough Scenius Studio, Ben has interviewed 50 of the crypto industry’s top GPs and CIOs. One thing is clear, crypto has some phenomenal investors. Yet, both inside and outside the industry, the same question lingers: where are the real-world use-cases? We’ve built the infrastructure, but where are the apps? What commercial opportunities can blockchain and crypto uniquely unlock? Is speculation really the only game in town?With The Use-Case, we’re spotlighting underrepresented companies and protocols that are building real, commercially viable businesses...
2025-03-1241 minScenius Studio50th Episode Special EditionIn this 50th episode special edition, Ben sits down with three elite liquid token hedge fund managers. Pranav Kanade of Van Eck, David Kalk of Reflexive, and Joe McCann of Asymmetric represent some of the best CIOs, traders, and big-picture thinkers in our industry. Leading into a consequential election with BTC knocking on the door of all-time-highs, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate 50 episodes of Scenius Studio than to get these three guys around the horn.
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2024-10-311h 15Scenius StudioGalaxy - Chris Rhine (Episode #49)In this episode, Ben sits down with Chris Rhine, Head of Liquid Active Strategies at Galaxy. Chris spent the last two decades trading a variety of instruments and asset classes at Cohen & Steers and BlackRock. Now, Chris uses his wall street experience to develop and manage highly institutional investment products that offer LPs a risk mitigated long-only approach to the liquid token markets.
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Galaxy https://funds.galaxy.com/
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2024-10-0956 minScenius StudioFolius - Jason Kam (Episode #48)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jason Kam, Founder of Folius. Folius has become the preeminent blockchain venture firm focused on the application layer, with a strong focus on China-based founders and companies. While Folius is known as a high-signal venture firm, the firm’s liquid strategy constitutes a notably larger percentage of AUM. Jason’s experience as a PM at a traditional emerging markets focused hedge fund give him the skills to navigate the chaotic digital asset public markets.
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2024-09-091h 00Scenius StudioTexas Teachers - Matt Halstead (Episode #47)In this episode, Ben sits down with Matt Halstead, Director of Digital Assets and Real Estate Investing at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, also known as Texas Teachers.
Matt built the digital assets program at Texas Teachers from scratch and has helped push the asset class forward via his highly institutional and sophisticated approach to crypto fund allocations.
We typically hear from GPs on Scenius Studio but in order for the space to further develop and mature, it is essential we acknowledge and learn from the LPs who invest with rigor and size.
2024-08-2156 minScenius StudioHypersphere - Jack Platts (Episode #46)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jack Platts, CEO and CIO of Hypersphere. Jack was part of the founding team at Polkadot leading their BD and marketing efforts before launching Hypersphere in 2020. In 2022, Jack avoided the various implosions within blockchain and managed to return 620m in profits to his LPs. Now Jack is managing a multi-manager hedge fund as well as the fund’s next venture vehicle.
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Hypersphere https://www.hypersphere.ventures/
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2024-08-1254 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanThe Next Big Thing in Smart Homes | Smart Switches | From Startup Idea to Reality | Blinc | PodcastSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICVD62Ie91SIoRuNka37Jq(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts, Events, Startup News & More!)YouTube Link ⤵︎ https://yt.openinapp.co/nyjkmBlinc: https://www.blincsmart.com/Guest Ishwariya Senthilnathan⤵︎LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishwariya-senthilnathan/Host Sriram Selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co/SriramSelvanInstagram: https...
2024-08-041h 46Scenius StudioNorth Island Ventures - Travis Scher (Episode #45)In this episode, Ben sits down with Travis Scher, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of North Island Ventures. Travis began his crypto career in 2015, where he led the venture team at Digital Currency Group. After leaving DCG, Travis launched North Island Ventures alongside Glenn and James Hutchins. Travis invests across a range of blockchain categories and possesses strong opinions regarding the entrepreneurs and ideas that will bring blockchain to the masses.
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2024-07-2956 minScenius StudioBITKRAFT - Carlos Pereira (Episode #44)In this episode, Ben sits down with Carlos Pereira, Partner at BITKRAFT.
BITKRAFT is a premier gaming focused venture firm and Carlos is the lead investor for their crypto-dedicated fund. His perspective into the innovation that crypto uniquely unlocks within gaming is insightful. Moreover, his assessment of the current blockchain gaming ecosystem highlights his experience investing in the sector and the observations he and his team have earned across cycles.
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2024-07-0455 min
Being Scenius With Sriram Selvan"From Coffee to Cyber Security" | They call me Illuminati - SriRam | Being Scenius Tamil PodcastSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblGuest Sriam Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.openinapp.co/8k5h5Instagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/4ogg7Book Recommended by Sriram⤵︎Emotions Revealed by Paul Ekman: https://amzn.to/3VEgq35Host Sriram Selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co/SriramSelvanInstagram: https://Instagram.openinapp.co/SriramSelvanTwitter: https://Twitter.openinapp.co/SriramSelvanEmail: sriramselvank@gmail.comTo Know More,Follow Being S...
2024-06-291h 58
Being Scenius With Sriram Selvan(-) Zero to One Startup Story!💪Dropout to DeepTech Founder! | Iwan Richard | Being Scenius PodcastSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblReneonix: https://www.reneonix.com/Guest Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.openinapp.co/7cx15Sustainability & Circular Economy Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxkMl497yJqCInCoF-MOdjdaNTEsYOzsO&si=HQtpMZZ0J1do-ihaHost Sriram selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co/SriramSelvanInstagram: https://Instagram.openinapp.co/SriramSelvanTwitter: https://Twitter.openinapp.co/SriramSelvanEmail: sriramselvank@gmail.comTo Know More,...
2024-06-292h 21
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2024-06-2812 min
The Sheepspot PodcastEpisode 109: Community as a Source of Inspiration, or The "Scenius"In this episode, Sasha talks about the inspiring effects of community.
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2024-06-2112 minScenius StudioDragonfly - Haseeb Qureshi (Episode #43)In this episode, Ben sits down with Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner of Dragonfly. Haseeb is highly respected in the space for his synthesis of complex topics, sharp opinions on contentious debates, and repeated ability to back category winners early. With Haseeb at the helm, Dragonfly has established itself as one of the industry’s premier global firms with strong footing in the US and Asia.
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Dragonfly https://www.dragonfly.xyz/
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2024-06-1858 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanNever Do This Mistakes in your Startup ❎ | eAuditor Office | Being Scenius Tamil PodcastSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@ybleAuditor Office: https://www.eauditoroffice.com/Guest: Sathish Ramalingam: https://linkedin.openinapp.co/hhxupY-Combinator(Sam Altman playlist referred to in the podcast) : https://yt.openinapp.co/4463hBook Mentioned in the podcast: https://amzn.to/4cjtcKXSpotify Link ⤵︎ https://openinapp.co/vac1dHost Sriram selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co/SriramSelvanInstagram: https://Inst...
2024-06-161h 44
FluidityScientific Progress Without AIStop obstructing scientific progress! We already know how to dramatically accelerate science: by getting out of the way. https://betterwithout.ai/stop-obstructing-science How to science better. What do exceptional scientists do differently from mediocre ones? Can we train currently-mediocre ones to do better? https://betterwithout.ai/better-science-without-AI Scenius: upgrading science FTW. Empirically, breakthroughs that enable great progress depend on particular, uncommon social constellations and accompanying social practices. Let’s encourage these! https://betterwithout.ai/human-scenius-vs-artificial-genius Matt Clancy reviews the evidence for scientific progress slowing, with citations and graphs. https://twitter.com/mattsclancy/status/1612440718177603584 "Scenius, or Communal Genius", Kevin Kelly, The Technium...
2024-05-2620 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanFirst-Generation Entrepreneur - Raw and Real Podcast | Aalamaram Startup Incubator | Being SceniusSupport podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblFrom hosting Ambi Moorthy in the second season to hosting four founders from Aalamaram Startup Incubator, the Being Scenius Podcast is hitting Its third season! To make this season special, we started with a roundtable featuring first-generation entrepreneurs who have shared their mistakes, their failed first ideas, their pivots, and much more!Guest Handles ⤵︎CA K Venkat Ramanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ca-k-venkat-ramanan-520298178/Mohana Deepa: https://www.linkedin...
2024-05-251h 40Scenius StudioEthereal - Min Teo (Episode #42)In this episode, Ben sits down with Min Teo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ethereal Ventures.
Together with Joe Lubin, Min leads one of the industry’s most well-respected early-stage venture firms. With an impressive track record that includes seed stage bets in EigenLayer and Aztec Protocol, Min has a knack for uncovering blue ocean categories and companies before they become consensus.
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Ethereal https://www.etherealventures.com/
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2024-05-2048 minScenius StudioCompound - 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.
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Compound https://www.compound.vc/
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Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely th...
2024-05-0853 min
Reach Truth PodcastScenius and Unblocking with Andrew RoseTasshin talks with Andrew Rose (@__drewface) about Fractal, Fractal University, his coding bootcamp, scenius, unblocking, favor abundance, TPOT and its blindspots, fractalism, and more.
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2024-04-162h 23Scenius StudioPlaintext 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.
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Plaintext Capital https://plaintextcapital.com/
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2024-04-1550 minScenius StudioBlockchange 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.
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Blockchange https://blockchange.vc/
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2024-03-2557 min
Learn, Make, LearnScenius or Genius?Musician Brian Eno defined a scenius as “the intelligence of a whole operation or group of people,” in contrast to the classic archetype of the lone genius. We debate scenius vs. genius in the context of product—is one more conducive to innovation than the other?FOLLOW-UPS – 01:42The Mentats in DuneMcDonald's ordering system suffers McFlurry of tech troublesHow Apple Sank About $1 Billion a Year Into a Car It Never Built• Bloomberg (paywall)• Apple News (iOS-only)How “Jobs To Be Done” Can Help You Make, BetterIDEO‘s Three Lenses
2024-03-2157 minScenius StudioFigment 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.
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Figment Capital https://www.figmentcapital.io/
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2024-03-1149 minScenius StudioLVNA 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.
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LVNA https://lvnacapital.com/
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2024-02-281h 02Scenius StudioAnimoca 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.
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Animoca https://www.animoca-capital.com/
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2024-02-1247 minScenius StudioReverie - Larry Sukernik (Episode #35)In this episode, Ben sits down with Larry Sukernik of Reverie. Larry led Digital Currency Group's corporate VC before launching Reverie's consulting and advisory business where he worked with leading crypto projects, such as Uniswap, dYdX, and Osmosis. Building off of his experience working with leading protocols and companies, Larry launched a 20 million fund to invest in founders at the earliest stages.
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Reverie https://www.reverie.ooo/
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2024-01-2256 minScenius Studioex/ante - Zoe Weinberg (Episode #34)In this episode, Ben sits down with Zoe Weinberg, Founder and Managing Partner of Ex/Ante, a venture firm investing in the next generation of privacy, security, and information tools.
Prior to Ex/Ante, Zoe served on the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and at Google AI. She has also had stints as an investor at the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank and at Goldman Sachs. Tune in for insights into Ex/Ante’s thesis of agentic tech and how blockchain represents a core component of the firm’s investment strategy.
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2024-01-0342 minScenius StudioBitwise - Jeff Park (Episode #33)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise.
Jeff has had an illustrious career with a variety of roles at Morgan Stanley, Harvard Management Company, and Corbin Capital Partners before focusing his career on crypto and multi-manager solutions at Bitwise. Jeff’s insight into the forthcoming Bitcoin Spot ETF is timely and informative. Moreover, his measured approach when evaluating actively traded strategies demonstrates his mastery of various methods of alpha generation. Tune in for insights into active and passive digital asset investment strategies.
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2023-12-1859 minScenius StudioCollider - Adam Benayoun (Episode #32)In this episode, Ben sits down with Adam Benayoun Founder and General Partner of Collider Ventures. Collider is Israel’s preeminent blockchain-dedicated venture capital fund.
Over the last five years, Adam has been investing in the asset class and steering blockchain and digital asset policy in Israel alongside Israeli-born blockchain unicorns such as Fireblocks and Starkware. Collider seeks to back Israeli teams where blockchain intersects with traditional areas of Israeli technological strength such as cybersecurity and cryptography. Amid the recent geopolitical turmoil in Israel and Palestine we thought this was an important episode to share.
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2023-11-1653 minScenius StudioInflection - Alex Lange (Episode #31)In this episode, Ben sit downs with Alex Lange Founding Partner of Inflection based out of Berlin. Prior to launching Inflection Alex held roles at Google and Index Ventures where he leveraged his technical acumen and deep understanding of hardware to begin exploring cutting edge and non-consensus blockchain investing. Now at Inflection, Alex invests into both the infrastructure and application layer as the firm continues to build its brand as a premier European based early-stage venture fund.
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Inflection https://inflection.xyz/
2023-11-0851 minScenius StudioStratos - Rennick Palley (Episode #30)In this episode, Ben sits down with Rennick Palley Founding Partner of Stratos, a seed stage focused blockchain venture fund. Rennick is known for his research and understanding of blockchain infrastructure which he integrates into his equity research background. Stratos’ thought leadership into value accrual and token design offers unique insight for those interested in digital asset and network fundamentals.
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1:36 How was the trip to Singapore?
2:08 What are some of the dynamics in Asia?
5:49 What is your background?
7:49 What would the world look like if your investments went 10x?
13:02 Why is it important to invest in...
2023-10-1855 minScenius Studiore7- Evgeny Gokhberg (Episode #29)In this episode, Ben sits down with Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder and CIO of re7 Capital based out of the UK. Evgeny is a DeFi OG having formed re7 as one of the first true on-chain market neutral hedge funds in the asset class. Now Evgeny operates three vehicles: a market neutral fund, a ETH yield fund, and a directional long-biased strategy as part of a joint venture with Republic. Nobody knows the opportunity set and shortcomings of DeFi better than Evgeny and in this episode we cover a lot of ground as to what the future of on-chain finance looks...
2023-10-041h 04
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanExploring the Power of Community Building ft. Deepak Kumar | Tamil Statup PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Deepak, an expert in community building, to uncover the keys to creating vibrant, engaged communities. Discover actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and invaluable insights that can supercharge your community efforts. Join us for this enriching conversation!Support podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblDeepak Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.openinapp.co/lzrkqInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/b146qWebsite: https://www.deepak910k.com/Host Sriram selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co...
2023-09-232h 14Scenius StudioReflexive Capital - David Kalk (Episode #28)In this episode, Ben sits down with David Kalk, founder and CIO of Reflexive Capital. Dave recently spun Reflexive out of Commonwealth Asset Management where he was head of global macro and digital assets. Prior to Commonwealth, Dave was CIO of Peter Thiel’s Macro Fund and a trader at Goldman Sachs. At Reflexive, Dave brings an institutional mindset and cross asset market experience to liquid tokens and the early stage venture space. Let's get into it.
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Commonwealth https://www.cwamgroup.com/
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Reflexive Capital https://www.reflexive.xyz/
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Ben Jacobs is a partner at...
2023-09-1354 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanHow Incubator Helps Startup Grow From Idea! Ft. AIC - Anna Incubator | Tamil Startup PodcastUnlock the startup Incubator mysteries with Uma, CEO of AIC - Anna Incubator! We break down what incubators are, who can join, and their role in startups. Learn about equity, pitch decks, and common misconceptions. We also explore exciting opportunities and discuss the importance of community. Plus, we tackle real drawbacks and location constraints.Don't miss this podcast for valuable insights into the startup world!Support podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com...
2023-09-021h 10Scenius StudioCanonical Crypto - Anand Iyer (Episode #27)In this episode, Ben sits down with Anand Iyer of Canonical Crypo. Anand founded Canonical after a successful career as a founder, angel investor, and venture partner at Lightspeed and Pear VC. At Canonical, Anand invests into core blockchain infrastructure, middleware, and developer tooling. His thoughts on the intersection of AI and blockchain are representative of how these two technologies need each other to maximize their value to the world.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
3:16 Background and experiences?
6:20 How did you transition from angel investing to running a...
2023-08-301h 00Scenius StudioTCG Crypto - Gaby Goldberg & Jon Moore (Episode #26)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jon Moore and Gaby Goldberg of The Chernin Group Crypto. At TCG, Gaby and Jon invest in web3 consumer applications and related infrastructure. Deploying out of a $120mm Fund I, TCG has and continues to invest in payments, collectives, gaming, entertainment, and consumer related utility products. The fund has a unified thesis around digital ownership unlocking net-new and business accretive opportunities. Tune in for unique insights into the application layer, mobile, wallets, and more. Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:00 What consumer use-case has the opportunity...
2023-08-161h 02
Outstanding Women LeadersS4 Episode 22 - Conscious Leadership with Ann-Mari Freebairn, PCC, ORSCJoin us for a captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation as we sit down with the Co-Founder of Scenius Consulting, Ann-Mari Freebairn, a seasoned practitioner and guide in the realms of personal growth, mindfulness, and conscious leadership.
Thirty years ago Ann-Mari faced a traumatic incident that led her to the brink of burnout and chronic fatigue. Seeking solace and healing, she embarked on a life-altering adventure to a remote forest monastery in Thailand, where she immersed herself in the practice of mindfulness meditation. Over the course of a year, her life underwent a remarkable metamorphosis – physically, mentally, em...
2023-08-1524 minScenius StudioPortal - Evan Fisher (Episode #25)In this episode, Ben sits down with Evan Fisher, Founder and General Partner of Portal Ventures. Evan started his career at Goldman Sachs and Insight Partners before launching Portal. At Portal, Evan invests across the industry, globe, and fundraising stage as he applies his traditionally trained venture skillset to protocol investing. Evan is a pragmatist with a business model oriented investment framework that has thus far resonated with founders and builders across the blockchain industry. Lets get into it.
Timestamps
1:45 How was ETHcc and your trip to Paris?
2:58 How should...
2023-08-0257 minScenius StudioHash3 - Hootie Rashidifard (Episode #24)In this episode, Ben sits down with Hootie Rashidifard, Founder and General Partner of Hash3. Hootie recently announced Hash3’s first fund dedicated to investing in disruptive crypto middleware and infrastructure. With a roster of LPs with experience leading unicorn tech start ups, Hash3 works closely with its investor base and venture partner network to help crypto founders operate and scale their protocols and businesses.
Let’s get into it.
Timestamps
2:41 Background and experience?
6:11 What were you investing in at Canaan?
11:03 What made you leave Canaan and start Hash3?
16:26 Which categories are you investing in?
22:28 Are you inve...
2023-07-1257 minScenius StudioMulticoin - Kyle Samani (Episode #23)In this episode, Ben sits down with Kyle Samani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital. Kyle has been at the forefront of blockchain technology and innovation since founding the firm in 2017. Kyle is known for his non-consensus perspectives and his ability to break down business concepts and market structures to their core essence. Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:50 What are the lessons learned from Pristine?
6:20 What were the biggest takeaways from Vision Pro?
12:30 How do you best consume information?
13:47 What is your process for developing...
2023-06-2851 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanSeason 01 Finale - A Roller Coaster Ride! Discussion on reaching guests, how I started, the next plan for season 02, fun, learnings & more!Support podcast ⤵︎
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Join us for a thrilling Season 1 recap as we take you through the highs and lows of our podcast's Season 01. In this episode, we discuss everything from the origins of our podcast to reaching out to guests and a teaser of what's in store for Season 2. Prepare for an entertaining and insightful roundup of Season 1 and a sneak peek into our plans. Don't miss out on this exciting episode.
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2023-06-201h 12Scenius StudioCastle Island - Matt Walsh (Episode #22)In this episode, Ben sits down with Matt Walsh, Founding Partner of Castle Island Ventures. Matt was instrumental in the development of Fidelity's blockchain efforts before leaving to found Castle Island in 2018. Matt is a leading crypto VC with a deep understanding of tech innovation driving adoption, and the regulatory dynamics impacting the blockchain industry.
Let’s get into it.
Timestamps
3:15 What is your background?
5:04 Why was Fidelity open to Bitcoin in 2014?
8:10 What gave you the confidence to leave Fidelity and launch Castle Island?
10:26 Wh...
2023-06-1454 minScenius StudioDeFiance - Arthur Cheong (Episode #21)In this episode, Ben sits down with Arthur Cheong, Founding Partner of Singapore-based DeFiance Capital. Arthur is a DeFi OG with a track record of early home run bets in Synthetix, Aave, and DYDX. Arthur is now leading DeFiance as the firm executes on its liquid venture thesis.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
1:43 What are things like in Singapore at the moment from a general business perspective?
3:45 What are the dynamics between Singapore and Hong Kong?
5:58 Are there lobbyists that are pushing the crypto agenda in As...
2023-05-3159 minScenius StudioPatron - Jason Yeh (Episode #20)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jason Yeh, Co-Founder and General Partner of Patron. Jason was head of international publishing and head of EU eSports at Riot Games where he was a key member of the team responsible for making League of Legends the most important game of the last decade. Jason is now investing in cutting-edge gaming content and infrastructure with much of the investible innovation happening right here in Web3.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
1:52 What is your background?
3:07 Were you a gamer before joining Riot?
4:02 What made League of Legends so revolutionary?
7:27 What’s the scale of...
2023-05-1855 minScenius StudioChapter One - Jeff Morris Jr. (Episode #19)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jeff Morris Jr., Founder and Managing Partner of Chapter One. Jeff was VP of Product and Revenue at Tinder and an active angel investor before leaving to start Chapter One. Jeff has a growth and product oriented mindset and has built his firm to identify founders with audacious missions and then support them on their entrepreneurial journey.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:01 What does it mean to get hit by a "Lucky Truck”?
6:10 What is your background?
10:57 Common threads among your early angel investments?
14:58 What are some moon shot ideas that you’ve come...
2023-05-101h 00Scenius StudioGeometry- Tom Walton-Pocock (Episode #18)In this episode, Ben sits down with Tom Walton-Pocock, Managing Founder of Geometry. Building on his experience as a Co-Founder and CEO of the Aztec Network, Tom launched Geometry on the premise that deeply technical founders need investors who can relate to their engineering first approach to business building. Geometry is now a leading cryptography and mathematics research firm with a track record of successful early-stage blockchain venture deals.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:27 Background and experiences?
3:43 What gave you the motivation to launch Geometry?
7:00 What was the gap in the venture capital market that you identified?
10:00 What does Geometry...
2023-05-0358 minScenius StudioVan Eck - Pranav Kanade (Episode #17)In this episode, Ben sits down with Pranav Kanade, Portfolio Manager of Van Eck's Digital Assets Alpha Fund. Pranav left an illustrious career as a credit Portfolio Manager at Millennium to lead Van Eck’s active crypto hedge fund strategy. The institution's robust platform paired with Pranav's thesis-driven investment process shines a light on how TradFi and crypto are blending together at the highest level of the investment world.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:47 What is the Ethereum Shapella upgrade and how important is it?
7:03 What is your bac...
2023-04-2657 minScenius StudioAsymmetric - Joe McCann (Episode #16)In this episode, Ben sits down with Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric. Joe and Asymmetric blend deep technical knowledge and expertise with an institutional trader's mindset to market structures, trading strategies, and risk management. Joe and his team have decades of experience in finance and technology and therefore are able to take advantage of opportunities in both the private and liquid token markets.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:30 What is your background?
12:57 With crypto, what do traditional finance people get wrong and what do tech...
2023-04-191h 20Scenius StudioDecentral Park Capital - Lewis Harland (Episode #15)In this episode, Ben sits down with Lewis Harland, Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at Decentral Park Capital. Lewis is a prolific writer with deep research into cutting edge valuation methodologies that leverage on chain data and analysis. His top-down valuation frameworks are widely recognized among leaders in the crypto industry while also helping steer Decentral Park's investment strategy and portfolio construction. Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:21 How has writing publicly online influenced your career?
6:26 What are your resources to find signal amid the noise?
10:39 What is y...
2023-04-1258 minScenius StudioLattice Capital - Regan Bozman (Episode #14)In this episode, Ben sits down with Regan Bozman, Co-Founder of Lattice Capital. Regan started his crypto career at CoinList where he was responsible for the launch of several of the industry's largest protocols. Regan then leveraged his go-to-market experience and partnered with his CoinList co-worker Mike Zajko, to launch Lattice Capital, an early-stage focused crypto VC firm.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:30 What is your background?
4:38 What was the impetus for AngelList to develop the CoinList platform?
08:58 What were the key CoinList products and features...
2023-04-0551 minScenius StudioGlobal Coin Research (GCR) - Joyce Yang (Episode #13)In this episode, Ben sits down with Joyce Yang, Founder of Global Coin Research (GCR). GCR is a token-gated venture DAO with early-stage investments in various leading crypto companies and protocols. Joyce has built a vibrant community of thousands of accredited investors that together source, diligence, and invest as a collective.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:12 What is your background?
6:07 What's it like being a female founder in crypto?
10:35 What is a venture DAO and how do they work?
12:20 How does...
2023-03-2946 minScenius StudioMaven11 - Balder Bomans (Episode #12)In this episode, I sit down with Balder Bomans, CIO of Maven 11 Capital based out of Amsterdam. Balder and Maven 11 have built a best-in-class venture firm on the back of their deep technical research, a commitment to community development, and active portfolio company support.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
1:52 What brings you to San Francisco?
2:30 What is your background?
5:01 How are European crypto funds and companies dealing with the unbanking?
8:05 How did Maven 11 develop its presence in the European market?
11:00 How did y...
2023-03-2249 minScenius StudioArca - Jeff Dorman (Episode #11)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jeff Dorman, Co-Founder of Arca and CIO of the firm's Digital Assets Fund. Jeff has two decades of portfolio management and trading experience, and now as CIO at Arca manages all aspects of portfolio sizing, trading, and risk management.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
1:59 What is your background?
5:12 How important is understanding the technical underpinnings of blockchain when investing?
8:04 How have you ported over your traditional finance training to digital asset investing?
11:36 What would be an example...
2023-03-1552 minScenius StudioSpartan Group - Kelvin Koh (Episode #10)In this episode, Ben sits down with Kelvin Koh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Spartan Group. Kelvin was previously a partner at Goldman Sachs and CIO of Indus Capital before launching Spartan out of Hong Kong. Spartan has a liquid hedge fund, a DeFi VC fund, a metaverse and gaming VC fund, as well as a prestigious advisory arm that has been involved in several large transactions within the industry.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:09 What is your background?
6:08 What was the response from your colleagues at...
2023-03-0851 minScenius StudioCoinFund - Jake Brukhman (Episode #9)In this episode, Ben sits down with Jake Brukhman, Founder and CEO of CoinFund. Jake was one of the first to build a crypto investment firm and has since scaled CoinFund into a pioneering, institutional-grade asset manager with a liquid token hedge fund and multiple venture funds.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:14 What is your background?
4:11 What is your process for identifying emerging trends?
8:04 What was the insight to invest in crypto vs. found a tech start-up?
11:06 What did the first few years of C...
2023-03-0151 min
Infinite LoopsDavid Senra & Liberty RPF — Unleashing the SceniusFriends-of-the-show David Senra & Liberty RPF return for a characteristically wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! Important Links Founders Podcast Founders on Colossus David's Twitter Liberty's Substack Liberty's Twitter David Bowie Predicts the Impact of the Internet on Newsnight Show Notes: David's lunch with Sam Zell Optimizing for freedom Information can build a fortune Persist, persist, persist Burning the ships Customising education Where are the Teddy Roosevelt's of today? Embracing our evangelical side "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see" Fighting fear of technological development Is anything truly 'new'? "Properly understood technology is just a better way to do...
2023-02-231h 45Scenius StudioEscape Velocity 3 - Mahesh Ramakrishnan (Episode #8)In this episode, Ben sits down with Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder of Escape Velocity 3 or EV3.
EV3 is an early-stage venture fund investing in decentralized physical infrastructure networks and digital commodity networks. If you want to learn about the future of the telecom industry then this episode is for you.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:26 What is your background?
5:21 What gave you the confidence to strike out on your own?
8:04 What drew you to crypto incentive networks?
10:36 What made you decide that EV3...
2023-02-2258 minScenius StudioDigital Asset Capital Management - Richard Galvin (Episode #7)In this episode, I sit down with Richard Galvin, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM) based out of Australia. DACM is an award-winning long-only crypto hedge fund with a phenomenal track record and an institutional approach to digital assets. In today's show we discuss Richard's banking experience during the internet boom, DACM's on-chain participation, protocols vs. apps, and the future of Solana and Cosmos.
Let's get into it.
Timestamps
2:15 What is the crypto scene like in Australia?
4:52 Background and what gave you the confidence to l...
2023-02-1549 minScenius StudioNorth Rock Digital - Hal Press (Episode #6)In this episode, I sit down with Hal Press, Founder, and CEO of North Rock Digital. North Rock is a fundamental, thesis-driven, long/short crypto hedge fund. We discuss Hal's assessment of blockchain technology from a first principles perspective and the mindset he uses to manage his hedge fund and trade his portfolio.
Timestamps
2:20 How do you maintain self discipline and composure in these volatile crypto markets?
6:55 What does the planning process look like as you consider trade set-ups?
10:00 How do you find signal among the noise especially o...
2023-02-0854 minScenius StudioNascent - Dan Elitzer (Episode #5)In today’s episode, crypto veteran Dan Elitzer joins the show. Dan is the co-founder of Nascent, a team of builders backing early-stage founders that are creating products and primitives for an open financial world. We talk about Dan’s experiences as President of the MIT Bitcoin club and his work at Circle and IDEO before starting Nascent. We discuss Dan's perspectives on tokens, DeFi 3.0, project alpha and much more.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps
2:41 What is your background?
9:04 How did you want to build Nascent in a...
2023-02-0151 minScenius StudioWalden Bridge Capital - Peter Marshall (Episode #4)In this episode of Scenius Studio, host, Ben Jacobs, sits down with Peter Marshall, founder and CEO of Walden Bridge Capital. Walden Bridge is a research driven crypto hedge fund with an impressive track record dating back to 2017. Peter shares the challenges he faced while operating a crypto hedge fund before foundational asset management services were widely available for digital assets and how these experiences shaped his navigation of the crypto markets today. Peter also details his firm's research-driven investment process and his principles for building an institutional asset management firm.
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1:50...
2023-01-2547 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanFunding Masterclass from Experts! Premananth & Sowmiya - Founder & Co-Founder from Start Insights.Support podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JCc3apK9TAd...(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts, Events, Startup News & More!)TO GET FEATURED ON "Being Scenius Podcast" MAIL AT: manage.sriramselvan@gmail.comGuest Social Media Handles ⤵︎Premananth - / premananth133 Sowmiya - / sowmiya-chandrasekaran-a928b1229 Host Sriram selvan Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://openinapp.co/SriramSelvanInstagram: https://Instagram.openinapp.co/Sriram...
2023-01-251h 23Scenius StudioCollab+Currency - Steve McKeon (Episode #3)In the third episode of Scenius Studio, host, Ben Jacobs, sits down with Steve McKeon of Collab+Currency, an early-stage, crypto-focused venture fund investing into leading projects building the next generation of culture and consumer technology. Steve and the Collab+Currency team have been early to DAOs, NFTs, digital fashion, and several other emerging trends. In this comprehensive conversation, Steve shines a light on his crypto journey and the breadcrumbs of innovation and experimentation that he is most excited about going forward.
Timestamps
1:50 What is your background?
5:01 What about crypto...
2023-01-1849 min
Scenius StudioNova River - Cosmo Jiang (Episode #2)In our second episode, Ben sits down with Cosmo Jiang (Twitter & LinkedIn), Founder and General Partner of Nova River.
Nova River is a web3 crypto investment fund that conducts deep research and takes a fundamental, long-term thesis-driven approach to underwriting investment opportunities with the goal of compounding capital on a multi-year time horizon.
In this show we discuss:
- Cosmo’s path to founding Nova River
- The application of traditional investing frameworks in crypto
- Different token types and what they represent
- Themes and projects that Cosmo is mo...
2023-01-1151 min
Scenius StudioSeed Club Ventures - NiMA & Anthony Avedissian (Episode #1)In the inaugural episode of Scenius Studio, I am joined by NiMA and Anthony Avedissian of Seed Club Ventures. In this conversation, we discuss the novel structure of Seed Club Ventures as well as the Venture DAO's investment focus at the intersection of Community and Web3. We dive into some early indicators of investment success and why they believe the Seed Club Ventures model is optimally suited for investing in web3.
I hope you enjoy this episode with NiMA and Anthony of Seed Club Ventures!
Timestamps
2:15 What are your backgrounds?
2023-01-0448 min
The Crypto ConversationScenius Capital - a fund of fundsGregory d'Incelli is a Crypto Fund of Funds Manager and Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Scenius Capital. Why you should listen Scenius Capital, a multi-strategy fund of funds focused on digital assets and blockchain technology. Scenius provides investors a single turnkey vehicle to gain diversified access to best-in-class actively managed investment strategies in the digital assets sector. Supporting links Scenius Capital Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and g...
2022-12-1935 min
Liquid - Web3 Crypto InvestingGreg d’Incelli - Scenius and the FTX impact on allocator appetiteGregory d’Incelli is the co-founder of Scenius Capital. Scenius is a digital assets and blockchain technology investment firm focused on providing sophisticated investors curated access to best-in-class opportunities via portfolio funds, co-investment and direct investment. Scenius manages a hedge fund of funds and is launching a venture fund of funds. Greg is a former lawyer and litigator who turned a passion for digital assets into a career as a crypto fund manager. Greg has degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Miami School of Law. ----- This epi...
2022-12-0244 min
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanSakthivel Pannerselvam on Guerrilla Marketing, reality of following passion in 32!In this latest episode of Being Scenius Podcast, we are in conversation with Sakthivel Pannerselvan (Guerrilla marketing expert & Surprise Ninja), Founder of The Marketing Mafia & the6.in(Surprise Planner).Support podcast ⤵︎UPI: srirampodcast@yblJoin Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JCc3apK9TAd...(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts, Events, Startup News & More!)TO GET FEATURED ON "Being Scenius Podcast" MAIL AT: manage.sriramselvan@gmail.comPodcast now available on Spotify: https://open.spot...
2022-12-011h 36
The Alt Asset Allocation Podcast91: Crypto Liquid and Venture Fund of Funds with Greg of Scenius CapitalFor the full audio interview, transcript, show notes and more visit: https://altassetallocation.com/
Greg is a co-founder at Scenius which runs a hedge fund of funds and is launching a venture fund of funds in the crypto space.
He shares his bird's eye view on how the industry's best fund managers are allocating their capital and thinking about the future of the Crypto space.
We talk about trends he’s seeing in the liquid markets with their fund of funds and upcoming changes venture funding patterns. We discuss some of the potential advant...
2022-10-3156 min
Splatrs' Street Art UnearthedEmpowering the “scenius” in the creative scene - Fikaris (Australia)Fikaris is an Australian painter, illustrator, comic book creator and street artist who's enjoyed a lifelong career as a creative, exploring mediums and fostering the creative community with collaborative projects that focus on the collective rather than the individual. A big believer in the concept of the "scenius", the genius collective, Fikaris's Silent Army project brings together artists across the world for anthologies ranging in themes, connecting cultures and providing interesting commentary on the world. On this episode, we discuss the different spaces he plays within, the stories of his path in the arts and hi...
2022-10-231h 01
Being Scenius With Sriram SelvanTirunelveli First Young Entrepreneur Ft. Hassaana VMeet Hassaana V, Tirunelveli's first young entrepreneur. In this podcast, she shares from how her interest in research and curiosity helped her to start her own company to get a scholarship from International schools around the globe. She also mentioned the platforms and actionable steps that helped her to make her dream come true.It's a whole conversation from the hurdles she faces like "A 12-year girl can't do these things" from people working in her organization to how she manages her time in between studies for her Entrepreneur journey!
2022-09-2358 min
The Modern Golden Age PodcastThe Modern Golden Age #6 - Andrew RobertsAndrew is a connector and an entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about the Modern Golden Age, Scenius, and the kind of change we want to see in the world.It was a phenomenal conversation and I had so much fun. I really hope you like this conversation.Timestamps for the episode:01:07 - How did Andrew start his journey in an MGA?04:41 - Upstream problems09:58 - What's a Modern Golden Age to Andrew?15:46 - Scenius28:03 - Andrew's Goals with Scenius33:49 - Elements of...
2022-05-281h 09
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDon’t Try to be a Genius! You should focus on being a Scenius!Is brilliance an outcome of one mind or the coming together of many minds? In a world that champions the likes of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, it’s hard not to want to emulate the kind of success they have enjoyed. Don’t we all want to be called a mad genius? But that’s a lot of pressure to place on our own shoulders. Instead, why not embrace the collective concept of a “scenius”? What’s that you ask? Listen to this episode to hear Varun’s take on this little known concept. You can Order Varun’s...
2022-04-1103 min
The Crash Creative Podcast#22 - Scenius | Power of Community | Art HistoryConnection, community, trust.
Spaces, innovation, scenius.
Join our community where we discuss & support one another to execute our ideas in real-time!
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2022-02-2740 min
The Idealcast with Gene Kim by IT RevolutionPersonal DevOps Aha Moments, the Rise of Infrastructure, and the DevOps Enterprise Scenius: Interviews with The DevOps Handbook Coauthors (Part 1 of 2: Patrick Debois and John Willis)In part one of this two-part episode on The DevOpsHandbook, Second Edition, Gene Kim speaks with coauthors Patrick Debois and John Willis about the past, present, and future of DevOps. By sharing their personal stories and experiences, Kim, Debois, and Willis discuss the scenius that inspired the book, and why and how the DevOps movement took hold around the world.
They also examine the updated content in the book, including new case studies, updated metrics, and practices. Finally, they each share the new lessons they have learned since writing the handbook and the future challenges t...
2021-12-162h 19
New World Same HumansOur Collective Genius – Audio EditionWelcome to New World Same Humans, a weekly newsletter on trends, technology, and society by David Mattin.If you’re reading this and you haven’t yet subscribed, join 18,000+ curious souls on a mission to build a better shared future 🚀🔮This week, news from Silicon Valley got me thinking about the ongoing battle over the future of work. And about a niche but influential idea that can help us make sense of what it means for our shared future.There’s much here that’s familiar ground for NWSH: the nature of creativity and innovation...
2021-08-0110 min
New World Same HumansOur Collective Genius – Audio EditionWelcome to New World Same Humans, a weekly newsletter on trends, technology, and society by David Mattin.If you’re reading this and you haven’t yet subscribed, join 18,000+ curious souls on a mission to build a better shared future 🚀🔮This week, news from Silicon Valley got me thinking about the ongoing battle over the future of work. And about a niche but influential idea that can help us make sense of what it means for our shared future.There’s much here that’s familiar ground for NWSH: the nature of creativity and innovation...
2021-08-0110 min
The Idealcast with Gene Kim by IT Revolution(Dispatch from the Scenius) David Silverman’s DevOps Enterprise Summit London 2020 TalkIn the latest Dispatch from the Scenius, Gene Kim shares David Silverman’s 2020 presentation from DevOps Enterprise Summit London - Virtual. In a continuation of Episode 11, the Team of Teams coauthor and CEO of CrossLead talks about the key concepts from Team of Teams, and provides even more context for so many of the topics covered in last week’s episode.
David talks about the genesis of the joint special operations command, which was created after the failure of the daring Iran hostage rescue in 1979, and how it found itself in 2003 in Afghanistan and Iraq, tactic...
2020-10-0835 min
The Idealcast with Gene Kim by IT RevolutionDispatch from the Scenius: Tempo, Maneuverability, and Initiative Subtitle: Micheal Nygard’s 2016 DevOps Enterprise Summit Presentation with Commentary from Gene KimIn the latest Dispatch from the Scenius, Gene Kim provides original commentary on Michael Nygard’s 2016 DevOps Enterprise Summit presentation Tempo, Maneuverability, and Initiative
DevOps has been and continues to be part of a larger shift in organizational structure, system architecture, infrastructure, and process design. In order to be successful, each of these must change together to achieve a high tempo. In this presentation, Nygard talks about maneuverability and how to get teams, and teams of teams, working toward a common objective. And he provides principles and patterns for how large organizations can overcome the pitfalls they so...
2020-08-2737 min
Unique Dyslexic Eye ShowDyslexic scenius the genius of the dyslexic communityScenius is a group of creative individuals who make up an ‘ecology of talent’.
There are many dyslexic geniuses out there but many never realize that genius. But it is out there because we know 35% of entrepreneurs. If we are ever going to change how society sees dyslexia we must come together and develop our creative dyslexic scenius to do it.
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2020-07-2701 min
Unique Dyslexic EyeDyslexic SceniusScenius the genius of the community. Dyslexic scenius is the genius of the dyslexic community and other neuro diverse communities.
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2020-07-2605 min
The Idealcast with Gene Kim by IT Revolution(Dispatch from the Scenius) Dr. Steve Spear’s 2019 and 2020 DOES Talks on Rapid, Distributed, Dynamic LearningIn the latest Dispatch from the Scenius, Gene Kim brings you two of Dr. Steve Spear’s DevOps Enterprise Summit presentations in their entirety.
In Spear’s 2019 presentation, “Discovering Your Way to Greatness: How Finding and Fixing Faults is the Path to Perfection,” he talks about the need and the value of finding faults in our thinking that result in faults in our doing.
Spear continues to explore this lesson in his 2020 presentation about the US Navy 100 years ago, when they were at a crucial inflection point in both technology and strategic m...
2020-07-231h 10
The Idealcast with Gene Kim by IT Revolution(Dispatch from the Scenius) Elisabeth Hendrickson’s 2014 and 2015 DOES Talks on Feedback Loops, with Commentary from Gene KimIn the second installment of The Idealcast’s Dispatch From the Scenius series, Gene Kim explores Elisabeth Hendrickson’s 2015 and 2014 DevOps Enterprise Summit presentations.
Listen as Gene breaks down Hendrickson’s experience and learnings, all to help you find fundamental principles to apply to immediately keep your feedback cycles healthy and happy.
In this episode, Hendrickson, an experienced QA engineer, shares her realization that the better she got at her job, the worse she made things for the organization as a whole. Thus began her journey to uncover the relationship between testing and quality, which has led he...
2020-06-1849 min