Fintech [StudyHall]
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Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast hosted by Kirsten Wegner that focuses on the evolving space of fintech, social justice and the future of finance.
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AI & the Future of Algo Trading (ft. Chris Kelliher)
Boston University Finance Professor Chris Kelliher joins MMI's Kirsten Wegner to discuss AI and the future of algo trading. The pair talk through the way the industry has changed in the past 10-20 years, including a large increase in quant strategies and reliance on quant techniques, the democratization of finance, and the adoption of machine learning,
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Feb 2, 2023
2023 Outlook and The National Bankers Association's Agenda (ft. Nicole Elam)
Thanks to technology, the banking landscape is completely and rapidly changing, and these changes have only been further accelerated by the pandemic. Today we’re taking a look at the everchanging banking landscape with Nicole Elam, the president and CEO of the National Bankers Association.
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Dec 15, 2022
Women in Fintech (ft. Oksana Malysheva)
This week we're talking with Oksana Malysheva, CEO of the Venture Capital firm Sputnik ATX. Our conversation covered a lot of ground - from calculated risk-taking, to investing, to gaining the confidence to go out on your own, and everything in between.
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Dec 1, 2022
Fintech and Savings Trends + 401K Advice (ft. Cady North and Brian Graff)
Saving is often one of those mystical things that a lot of working Americans don’t know enough about. We’re told to save, but often left with inadequate guidance. This week we’re demystifying saving with author Cady North and CEO of the American Retirement Association Brain Graff.
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Nov 17, 2022
Crypto Outlook (feat. Gabby Kusz and Craig Salm)
The crypto space is rapidly shifting, and there’s a lot on the table when it comes to regulation, surveillance, spot ETFs, and adoption. And, in the aftermath of FTX’s recent crash — millions of traders and businesses are left bracing for the aftershock.
This week we’re diving into crypto with *Gabby Kusz*, CEO of the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association, and* Craig Salm*, Chief Legal Officer of Grayscale. We’ll talk about crypto’s outlook, regulation, Spot ETFs, and FTX’s recent crumble.
To learn more about Greyscale’s battle with the SEC, head on over to Grayscale.com/GBTC-lawsuit.
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Nov 3, 2022
Fintech and the Elections (ft. Tarek Mansour and Katelynn Bradley)
What if there was an exchange where you could trade on any event? Like the Superbowl or the Oscar for Best Picture or even federal elections?
How about the 2022 elections? Will congress flip? And what does this mean for the future of fintech?
Today we’re sitting down with Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of Kalshi, and Katelynn Bradley*, *DC Strategist, to take a look at event trading, the elections, and the thread that ties these two topics together.
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Sep 22, 2022
Introducing StudyHall Season 2
We’re back for season two of StudyHall! This season’s going to be a little different. Last season was all about crypto, now we’re broadening our focus to the world of fintech.
We all know that the fintech space can be … pretty intimidating. In this season, we’ll explore the ins and outs of financial technology together. We’ll pick the brains of fintech visionaries, ask all the hard hitting questions, and explore the ever changing electronic marketplace.
We’re kicking off the season with a conversation on fintech and the elections with Tarek Mansour, the Founder of Kalshi.
The first episode of season 2 is dropping shortly. In the meantime, check us out on our website - www.modernmarketsinitiative.org to find out how we’re saving investors money.* *
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Jul 28, 2022
Crypto Winners and Losers (feat. Professor Jim Angel)
Is it crypto winter, or crypto spring-cleaning? And what does this mean for the crypto markets? To cap off season 1, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Georgetown Professor, Jim Angel to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto winners and losers, future projections, and historical mistakes we don’t want to repeat.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Jul 5, 2022
Crypto Investing (feat. Anthony Scaramucci)
Crypto investing can sound pretty...nuanced. To make it all make sense, Kristen and Kate catch up with Anthony Scaramucci, CEO and Founder, Skybridge Capital, and founder of SALT conference to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto investing trends, how "history is rhyming", and so much more
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Jun 30, 2022
Crypto Winter (feat. Ben Emons)
What's going on with crypto winter? When will it end? In this episode, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ben Emons, Medley Advisors, to talk all things crypto. They discuss his view on the future of crypto adoption, interconnectedness with equities markets, general support for ETFs, and "yield farming" for retail investors.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Jun 9, 2022
Advising Crypto Startups (feat. Melissa Netram)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Melissa Netram, FS Vector, on her career track as Former Head of Innovation Policy at CFTC and Head of LabCFTC, her work in public and private sector, and her advice to startups navigating world of crypto and innovation policy.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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May 25, 2022
2022 World Economic Forum (feat. Jenn Lassiter and Kathryn White)
In this episode, Jenn Lassiter, Digital Dollar Project, and Kathryn White, Accenture, sit down with Kirsten to share key takeaways from this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. Jenn and Kathryn discuss what it's like at Davos, key themes from panels, "spicy" surprise questions, thoughts on equity and crypto, and what they are hearing as far as predictions about the cryptocurrency, stable coin, and digital markets in 2022.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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May 13, 2022
Anxiety-Inducing Crypto News
Let's discuss this week's rollercoaster ride in crypto - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Kirsten and Kate talk recent good headlines and the eye-popping bad news that is causing anxiety, the value of long-term passive investing, and why a crypto ETF might be helpful.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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May 5, 2022
White House Correspondent to Crypto Comms Guru (feat. Jared Favole)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Jared Favole, Circle, on his path from White House Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal to Media/Economic Policy guru at Circle. We'll hear all about Washington's "nerd prom," Jared's tales of what it was like as a White House Correspondent, and the world of crypto communications.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Apr 29, 2022
Black Women Entrepreneurship and Community Banks (feat. Nicole Elam)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Nicole Elam, President and CEO, National Bankers Association ("NBA") on topics around community banks and black women entrepreneurship: coaching, access to networks, in addition to access to capital, fintechs and value of technology. Nicole also shares her perspective on fintech and crypto, generally, and what to look out for in the coming years.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Apr 14, 2022
"Bitcoin is the New Netscape" (feat. Professor Jim Angel)
Kirsten catches up with Professor Jim Angel, Georgetown McDonough School of Business, on his tweet that went viral that he thinks “#Bitcoin is the new Netscape," as well as a flash series of "back to basics" Qs for the Professor: what is blockchain? what is the metaverse? what is crypto? What are his thoughts on #XRP, Ethereum, Ripple, and the future of money in the next 5 to 50 years?
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Apr 7, 2022
Blockchain's Political Outlook (feat. Ron Hammond)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ron Hammond, Blockchain Association, on how he's also known as"Captain Crypto" on Capitol Hill, on his foray into crypto issue in 2016 when his boss said "why don't you look at this crypto thing," and seven years later, the evolution of politics and outlook on crypto regulation.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Mar 31, 2022
Building a Better Financial System (feat. Mike Katz)
Kirsten catches up with Mike Katz, head of legal, Digital Currency Group, on his path from from Big law to crypto, what it's like to be at the bleeding edge of law, policy and regulation of crypto; his high level policy outlook for 2022, the rise of the one-issue voting, and crypto's social justice issues.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Mar 25, 2022
Crypto, ETFs, and Future-Proofing (feat. Craig Salm)
Kate and Kirsten interview Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer, Grayscale, on the future of crypto and ETFs, the life cycle of an ETF, and future-proofing careers with the emergence of blockchain and crypto.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Mar 18, 2022
Turning An Idea Into A Revenue Generating Machine (feat. Ayla Kremb)
In this episode: How a VC firm has its eyes on the future of #crypto, #NFTs, #metaverse, and investing in more #women and #minorities. Kirsten chats with the Ayla Kremb, COO, Diffuse Funds, on her career journey as a cofounder of a leading VC, and insight for crypto founders and investors, and areas of potential growth in crypto.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Mar 10, 2022
Crypto's Industry Growth (feat. Dan Spuller)
Kate and Kirsten catch up with Dan Spuller, BlockChain Association, on the President's Executive Order on crypto, outlook on industry growth, over 5000 jobs listed on website, general outlook on crypto, and fields question about inquiring minds want to know about XRP /Ripple. Dan shares his insight into the decentralized digital asset space after being a thought leader in the area since 2012 - get 10 years of insight and takeaways boiled down to just 30 minutes :) - for this 10th episode of the pod.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Mar 3, 2022
Launch of Crisis in Ukraine Resource Hub (feat. Gabby Kusz)
Kate and Kirsten chat with Gabby Kusz, of Global DCA, on launching DCA Crisis in Ukraine Resource Hub, outlook on war in Ukraine, OFAC sanctions, and discussion of future of relief funds and what's on the horizon. More information on the Crisis in Ukraine Resource hub to come here: https://global-dca.org.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Feb 24, 2022
Crypto and Financial Inclusion (feat. Liat Shetret)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Liat Shetret, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Policy, Solidus Labs, from the Bahamas on her work trip - as she discusses crypto and financial inclusion, outlook for regulation, and thoughts on Ukraine and what's next in cryptocurrency.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Feb 17, 2022
Crypto: sustainability, regulation, and growth (feat. Sue Friedman)
Kirsten and Kate sit down with Sue Friedman, Ripple, to discuss her outlook on what's ahead for crypto, regulation, sustainability, the growth of NFTs, and more.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Feb 10, 2022
The Future of Crypto, NFTs, and Geopolitics (feat. Michael Greenwald)
Kirsten and Kate catch up with Michael Greenwald as he shares what he's most excited about in 2022 in the crypto and NFT space, and shares insight on geopolitics and competing adoption of digital currencies around the world.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Feb 4, 2022
The Future of Virtual Reality, Entertainment, and Metaverse (feat. Wesley Taylor)
Host Kirsten Wegner interviews special guest Wesley Taylor, co-founder of Ekstasis, a startup that uses virtual reality technology to create experiences for businesses and consumers in the VR space. He talks about his vision for the future of VR and entertainment, the metaverse, and shares thought on the future of immersive technology.
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Jan 6, 2022
Welcome to the MetaVerse
Kate and Kirsten discuss the the pros and cons of the meta verse --- are virtual concerts and NFT tickets the same experience as an in-person event? What might future work meetings and conferences be like in a VR world?
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Dec 23, 2021
NFTs & Art Basel (feat Jennifer Lassiter)
CryptoStudyHall hosts Kirsten Wegner and Kate Goldman discuss NFTs, Art Basel, the shifting power structure for artist compensation, with special guest Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director of Digital Dollar Project.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Dec 16, 2021
The Digital Dollar and Social Justice (feat. Jenn Lassiter)
Welcome to CryptoStudyHall Episode 2 featuring Jennifer Lassiter, who talks digital dollar and social justice with co-hosts Kate Goldman and Kirsten Wegner.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Nov 30, 2021
The State of Crypto
Kirsten and Kate chat about what is crypto, thoughts on the state of crypto, importance of more women participating in fintech generally.
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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Nov 23, 2021
Intro to Crypto [Study Hall] - 2 minutes
Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast hosted by Kirsten Wegner and Kate Goldman that focuses on the evolving space of crypto’s impact on social justice and the future of finance. The show interviews visionaries about top takeaways to be a learning experience to explore innovation’s role in an ever-changing world, and who is the David, who is the Goliath, of the future?
Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.
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