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Learning in Public with Max Melmed

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by Max Melmed

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This is an exploratory podcast. From alternative investments and technological innovations to our relationships with each other and our environment, we explore humanity's evolving relationship with money, technology, and our planet through real stories with real people. The goal is to learn and build deeper connections. Tune in as family, friends, investors, entrepreneurs, and other guests share stories, insights, and ideas. Various formats/topics explored - episodes labeled accordingly. This is our journey of learning in public, empowering an open exchange. We hope you join us.

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October 24, 2024

Ben Haber, Co-Founder & CEO of Monark Markets - B2B Infrastructure for Private Markets

Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:31 Personal Background 05:55 From Culinary Arts to Entrepreneurship 09:17 Transitioning to NYU and Discovering Private Markets 16:30 Founding Monark: The Beginning of a New Venture 22:21 Acquisition of Lex Markets and Its Significance 27:13 Navigating Regulatory Approvals and Compliance 29:14 Monark's Business Model and Market Positioning 39:09 Addressing Liquidity Challenges in Private Markets 48:32 The Current State of Private Market Investments 56:26 Building Trust and Relationships in B2B Sales 01:07:11 Creative Cold Outreach Strategies 01:10:01 Building Relationships and Networking 01:15:12 Navigating Youth and Experience in Business 01:19:13 Handling Adversity and Team Dynamics 01:23:18 Building Trust with Partners and Clients 01:30:09 Attracting Quality Supply in Private Markets 01:35:35 Future Vision: Private Markets and Public Market Parallels 01:44:06 Monetizing Market Data and Revenue Streams 01:57:36 Final Words of WisdomSummary (AI Generated)In this conversation, Ben Haber, co-founder and CEO of Monark Markets, shares his journey from a childhood steeped in entrepreneurship to the founding of a company aimed at revolutionizing access to private markets. He discusses his unique experiences in high school and college, the acquisition of Lex Markets assets, and the challenges and opportunities in the private investment landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of liquidity, transparency, and the need for fair access to alternative investments. In this conversation, Ben Haber discusses the importance of creating a sustainable ecosystem for investors, the challenges of navigating B2B sales, and the significance of building trust and relationships in business. He shares insights on creative outreach strategies, the value of warm introductions, and overcoming age and experience barriers. The discussion also touches on handling adversity in business, ensuring investor confidence, attracting quality supply in private markets, and the future of private markets.

September 17, 2024

John Paul DeVito - Unique Experiences and Powerful Stories From Nearly 50 Years on Wall Street

Chapters00:00 Introduction and John Paul DeVito's Journey in Finance 03:44 Early Years on Wall Street 09:24 Experience with Jordan Belfort 15:37 Initial Lessons & Evolution of Electronic Trading 25:08 Unique Experience and Perspective on 9/11 36:52 Moving forward with Entrepreneurial Endeavors 49:36 Inteliclear - Post Trade Processing For The Modern Era 01:06:40 The Backstory and Opportunity with OpenHand 01:19:05 Some stories and Life LessonsSummary (AI Generated Show Notes) In this episode, Max Melmed interviews John Paul DeVito about his early years on Wall Street and his experiences during September 11th. They discuss DeVito's journey into finance, the challenges he faced as an Italian on Wall Street, and the evolution of capital markets and electronic trading. They also touch on DeVito's involvement with Stratton Oakmont and the downfall of Adler Coleman. The conversation highlights the importance of regulatory compliance and the need for innovation in the industry. The conversation in this part focuses on the personal experiences of John Paul DeVito during the events of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent founding of IntelliClear. John shares his perspective on the tragedy and the acts of heroism he witnessed. He emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing and helping others. The conversation then shifts to the founding of IntelliClear and the challenges of building a new business in the financial industry. John highlights the need for efficient back-office processing and the role IntelliClear plays in providing solutions for traditional and alternative assets. He also discusses the role of blockchain technology as a messaging layer and the future of capital markets. Openhand is a subscription-based trading platform that aims to provide benefits to its members. It offers credits back to members' accounts that are greater than their subscription fees, allowing them to donate to charitable causes. The platform also focuses on transparency and providing true costs to members, such as the true cost of margin debit balances and the highest interest rates on credit balances. Openhand aims to revolutionize capital markets and create a community of members who benefit from their trading activities.

August 12, 2024

James Runnels, Founder and CEO of Digital Prime Technologies - Prime Brokerage Solutions for Digital Assets

SummaryJames Runnels, founder and CEO of Digital Prime Technologies, discusses the concept of prime brokerage in the digital asset space. He explains that prime brokerage offers various solutions to alternative fund managers, including securities lending, margin financing, and repo financing. Digital Prime Technologies has built a tech stack that allows traditional institutions to enter the digital asset space as a digital prime broker. Their initial focus is on borrowing and lending of top cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The company provides a peer-to-peer institutional lending platform called Tokenet, which emulates traditional tools used by banks and broker dealers. Digital Prime is proud of being the first to facilitate loans in digital assets through an SEC entity. They have integrated with various service providers and prioritize client feedback to drive innovation. Onboarding clients can be a lengthy process due to counterparty documentation and regulatory obligations. The network effect is crucial for Tokenet's success, as they need both inventory and demand from lenders and borrowers. The ability to offer over-collateralized loans and provide tools for loan management and communication resonates with conservative lenders. The rate for lending out Bitcoin is currently around 4-6%, but it can vary based on collateral, creditworthiness, and market conditions. Tokenet currently supports five tokens and stablecoins as collateral, but they hope to expand the list in the future. They are also exploring options for secondary liquidity through partnerships with platforms like TZERO. The advice for entrepreneurs is to never give up, keep showing up, and have a short memory for failures. James Runnels draws parallels between coaching youth sports and being a founder, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, goal-setting, and dealing with rejection. Digital Prime is currently raising capital and welcomes support from accredited investors. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 02:41 Prime Brokerage and Traditional Finance 06:34 Digital Prime's Turnkey Solution 11:59 Securities Lending and Collateralization 14:33 TokenNet: A Uniform Platform for Counterparties 28:20 The Journey of Digital Prime 34:25 Client Feedback and Building for the Future 36:57 Shortening the Onboarding Process and the Ideal Timeframe 40:36 Overcollateralization and Adjusting Lending Terms 44:42 Onboarding Institutional Clients and Counterparty Credit 47:24 Interest Rates and Collateral Types 49:54 Future Growth and Tokenization 54:03 Integration with Reputable Custodians 58:24 Founder and Employee Liquidity 01:01:31 Never Give Up: Perseverance in Entrepreneurship 01:04:56 Advice for Entrepreneurs: Keep Showing Up 01:09:13 The Technology and Benefits of TokenNet

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What is Learning in Public with Max Melmed?: This is an exploratory podcast.

From alternative investments and technological innovations to our relationships with each other and our environment, we explore humanity's evolving relationship with money, technology, and our planet through real stories with real people. The goal is to learn and build deeper connections.

Tune in as family, friends, investors, entrepreneurs, and other guests share stories, insights, and ideas. Various formats/topics explored - episodes labeled accordingly.

This is our journey of learning in public, empowering an open exchange.

We hope you join us.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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