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Horacio spoke with Kristian Kielhofner , the founder of Tovera . Tovera is a platform built around a verification program to detect fraud in digital assets. Tover recently launched FNFTF.io , a database using proprietary algorithms to determine if NFTs are authentic. Kristian’s development of the company came from his thesis that as Web3 expands, so will the need to fight against fraud and scams....

Horacio spoke with Swati Chaturvedi , the co-founder and CEO of Propel(X) . In a wide-ranging discussion, the podcast touches on due diligence, alternative investments in technology and science, democratizing investing, investing in a turbulent market, and the investment opportunities on Propel(X). Additional discussion topics include: Starting MIT Angels to help leverage technology companies Due...

Horacio spoke with Brian Harstine of Acquire and Andrew Hill . Andrew is a managing associate of the law firm Frost Brown Todd , and one of the leading experts in blockchain and cryptocurrency law in the country. Brian is the CEO of Acquire, a company that is tokenizing securities of private equity deals. Brian and Andrew talk about the advantages of blockchain, legal issues in the space, and the...

Horacio spoke with Cameron Hejazi , the co-founder and CEO of Cent . Cameron created Cent in 2017 with the purpose of creating a community where artists could share their work and build a fan base. Cent made headlines when Valuables, its NFT marketplace of Tweets, minted Jack Dorsey’s first tweet and sold it for $2.9 million. Cent also created a separate NFT marketplace that had to be shut down du...

Horacio spoke with Zak Boca and Kareem Hamady , co-founders of the online platform AltExchange helping financial advisors and individual investors keep track of their funds. Zak and Kareem talk about the current state of the market and provide some insight on how to weather downturns. They also talk about AltExchange and how it’s helping investors and financial advisors keep better track of invest...

Horacio spoke with Alex Engel , the CEO of the new card grading company Rare Edition . Alex goes behind-the-scenes to talk about the latest developments at Rare Edition and their goals as they enter a competitive market with one of the nicest quality and cutting edge slabs in the card industry. Discussion topics include: Features of the Rare Edition slabs Finding an opportunity in the collectible...

Horacio spoke with information technology and systems expert Mark Thiele . Mark is the founder and CEO of Edgevana , whose company mission is to disrupt the existing processes for selling and buying colocation, edge and data center services. In this episode, Mark talks about creating edge, or the opportunity to bring technology closer to consumers through their business or home. Mark’s experience...

Horacio spoke with meteorite collector and dealer Mendy Ouzillou . Mendy is the founder of SkyFall Meteorites and the Founder and President of the Global Meteorite Association . In this episode, Mendy recaps his trip to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, talks about the current state of the meteorite marketplace, and talks about the fractionalized Lunar Meteorite on Rally Road. More discussion topic...

Horacio spoke with Alfonso De Gaetano , the Founder of Crurated . Curated is a wine membership platform, allowing wine enthusiasts to buy great wine straight from the producers. Crurated’s partnerships enable it to offer wine from some of the most highly regarded domaine’s in Europe. In addition, Alfonso has implemented a tracking system using blockchain technology that tracks a wine’s movement fr...

Horacio spoke with actor and director Anthony Hayes , whose latest release, Gold , is now available on major streaming platforms. Anthony is also the creator of Retrogression ; the first movie franchise started from the blockchain. With Retrogression, Anthony is looking to disrupt the traditional financial mechanism in the film industry. The RTGN token is central to creating a new source of financ...

Horacio spoke with Sam Farber , the Head of Business Development and Content at Goldin Auctions . Sam oversees content development at Goldin, helping to bring a creative and engaging voice to the leading sports collectibles auction house. In this episode, Sam talks about the latest auction at Goldin, the merits of the sports collectibles industry, and future projects that Goldin is involved with -...

Horacio spoke with Walter Ramirez , the Contemporary and Urban Art Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions . Walter oversees Heritage’s curation of the growing Urban Art scene. Since its creation in 2018, Walter has seen Urban Art auctions increase exponentially. Graffiti and pop culture are prominent in this form of art. In this episode, Walter talks about the rising popularity in Urban Art, so...

Horacio spoke with Kamel Belkadhi , Co-founder and CEO at LandEx . LandEx is a fractional investment platform for farmland in Europe. Currently, LandEx has invested in farmland in Estonia, where the company is based. Its investment platform is open to retail investors in Europe with minimum investments as low as 10 Euros. In this episode, Kamel talks about the unique aspects of buying land in Euro...

Horacio spoke with Victor Ma , Co-founder of Nf.td . Nf.td is Your Link in Bio for Web3. By minting your online username through Nf.td, you can claim your username before others get a chance for Web3 and broadcast it on various social media platforms. Victor talks about his road toward developing Nf.td, including working in a family restaurant, becoming a domain name investor, and a social media c...

Horacio spoke with Brian Harstine , Co-founder and CEO at AcquireInvest . Acquire is an investment platform tokenizing securities on the Ethereum blockchain for retail investors. Acquire, currently in beta, will also look to offer investment opportunities usually found in private deals, including commercial real estate, movie and entertainment funds, and biotechnology. In this episode Brian talks...

Horacio spoke with Jonah Reynolds , CEO at Pangea Builders . Pangea Builders is a design and build firm for sustainable and off-grid buildings. Pangea focuses on the home's water, power, wastewater, and heating/cooling systems. In this episode, Jonah discusses the benefits of sustainable off-grid systems, their advantages to traditional buildings, and the company’s mission to educate future sustai...

Horacio spoke with Corey Ashton Walters , the Founder and CEO at Here . Here is an investment platform fractionalizing shares of vacation rental properties. Here is focused on bringing quality homes as vacation rentals to market in popular travel destinations. In this podcast Corey discusses the unique return profiles of vacation rentals, his journey toward creating Here, and the future of the pla...

Horacio spoke with Howard Epstein , a financial advisor and life-long sports memorabilia collector. Howard wrote a whitepaper advocating for dedicated partnerships between wealth management firms and sports memorabilia experts. Howard argues that such business connections would benefit wealth management clients, advisors, and firms. Discussion topics include: The genesis for writing the whitepaper...

Horacio spoke with Alts Co-founder and CIO Wyatt Cavalier and Investment Analyst Tully Ross about the unveiling of the ALTS 1 Fund . Wyatt and Tully talk about building the fund, finding new insights on overlooked asset classes, and using data to drive the Alts investment strategy. Wyatt also talks about the next steps at Alts and the reciprocal relationship between content and investment. Tully t...

Horacio spoke with Aaron Burnett , Founder, and CEO of Spaced Ventures , an investment platform for startup space companies. Think of companies in satellite imaging, space insulation, rocket fuel tanks, and radiation barriers. Spaced Ventures democratizes investment into the next frontier, with minimum investments as low as $100. Aaron talks about the moment he decided to be a part of the space in...

Horacio spoke with Laura Ten Eyck , the 2nd Floor Gallery Director at the Argosy Bookstore . Laura is an antiquarian map dealer, vice president of the New York Map Society, and a regular guest on the PBS Antiques Roadshow. In this episode, Laura talks about what makes maps valuable collector’s items, how map collecting has changed in the last 20 years, and the current trends in the industry. Laura...

Horacio spoke with Michael Bereslavsky , Founder and CEO of Domain Magnate . Domain Magnate is an online business brokerage specializing in the buying and selling of viable business websites. Domain Magnate also has an online business fund open to accredited investors. In this episode, Michael and Horacio talk about the nuances of buying online businesses – including the skills needed to start a b...

Horacio spoke with Alan Goldsher , Head of Content at Collectable . Alan is the host of Collectable Daily, interviewing some of the biggest names in the sports industry. His guests regularly provide insights and commentary on the sports memorabilia industry. In this podcast, Alan also talks about being a professional musician, a published author, and his path toward being a podcast host. Discussio...

Horacio spoke with Artem Milinchuk , the Founder and CEO of FarmTogether. FarmTogether is a fractional investment platform for farmland. Since its inception, FarmTogether has offered fractional ownership across six different states with 12 different crops. Its mission is to continue democratizing investment opportunities in farmland while being an industry leader in sustainable farming. Discussion...

Horacio spoke with Arlan Ettinger , the President and Founder of Guernsey’s auction house in Manhattan. Guernsey’s will be auctioning off the Elizabeth Meaders Collection on March 15th at 2 PM ET. Arlan’s previous work with high-profile auctions has garnered worldwide attention and the Elizabeth Meaders Collection is no different. Ms. Meaders’s collection offers a comprehensive look at African-Ame...