InFi: the Future of Finance

Tom Davidson is a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy specializing in AI risk. With degrees in both physics and philosophy, he is equipped to understand how these systems work but also to appreciate the impact on humanity. He has a fast-paced discussion with Bob on the progress being made in AI and what the future holds. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.co...

Mitch DiRaimondo is CEO and Founder of SteelWave Digital, which is the tokenization arm of the real estate management firm SteelWave (founded by his father). He is joined by SteelWave Managing Director Aaron Dwinell. They discuss the hopes and hurdles in this emerging new market. SteelWave Digital: https://www.steelwavellc.com/ token-lab   Cole Snell leads a panel discussion at Benzinga on tokenom...

Infineo's legal counsel Jonathan Kleiman specializes in cryptocurrency regulation. He shares his views on the coming boom in blockchain-related business innovation. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC5rSIvuz3I   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/   Follow us on Twitt...

Dominic Frisby is a UK-based comedian who has also written popular books on Bitcoin and taxation. He discusses a wide range of topics, including his research indicating that China has far more gold reserves than even the US. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QoGBQLFkM   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Links: - https://www.you...

In an effort to showcase the remarkable abilities of ChatGPT-4, Bob and the infineo team reenact a "conversation" Bob had with the large language model. Article mentioned: https://www.infineo.ai/articles/the-economic-impact-of-chatgpt-2   Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW7RbJVz4Vc   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Follow us...

Robert Bryce is a journalist, author, and film producer who has been writing about energy policy for more than 30 years. He joins Bob to discuss his latest projects, with a focus on the developing world's need for cheap, reliable power. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjrOYIj997o   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Follow us on...

Samson Mow is CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization, and is best known for his work with El Salvador's Bitcoin initiatives, and his efforts in nation-state Bitcoin adoption around the world. Samson joins Bob to discuss the prospects for global Bitcoin adoption and related issues. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

JP Richardson is co-founder and CEO of Exodus, which provides "wallets" for users to safely and easily manage their crypto holdings. Among other topics, he explains how Exodus raised $75 million in a public offering using blockchain technology. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NztrWohqPE   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Foll...

Lyn Alden is a financial researcher who has a large following among those skeptical of the establishment orthodoxy. She joins Bob to discuss her new book, Broken Money, which explains the history of money and why government-issued fiat money is not suitable for the job. Watch the video version of this episode here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Follow us on Instagram:...

Christian Hubbs has a PhD in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon. He joins Bob to analyze Mark Spitznagel's approach to risk management. Then the conversation turns to recent innovations in AI, and how businesses can use it properly to boost profits. Christian Hubbs' three posts discussing elements of Mark Spitznagel's book  Safe Haven : https://raposa.trade/blog/how- to-think-about-cost-effecti...

Dean Emeritus of Columbia Law School David Schizer explains the potentially enormous ramifications of a pending Supreme Court case concerning the taxation of unrealized income. This issue is of particular relevance to Infineo as borrowing against an asset is a primary tool in using permanent life insurance for cash management. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Jason Raznick is Founder and CEO of Benzinga, which provides in-depth financial news to investors around the world. He talks with Bob about the evolving financial landscape, with a focus on digital assets, including the conference Benzinga will be hosting in NYC. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxvEOd3BZhA   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bi...

Bob uses Dave Ramsey as a springboard to go through the proper apples-to-apples comparison of Whole Life insurance versus a term-policy-with-side-fund strategy. There are pros and cons of each. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCyhNS4ep9s   Ramsey clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPRTp6XrScM   Bob's two-part Medium series explaining the WL and BTID...

Jeff Deist is general counsel at Monetary Metals. He explains his firm's new approach to the age-old practice of investing in gold for financial returns and hedging. He also shares his general outlook on central banks and the state of the global economy. Bob's discussion with Jeff Deist about Mark Spitznagel's book  Safe Haven : https://mises.org/library/ mark-spitznagels-safe-haven   Watch the vi...

Bob walks through a recent clip from the Dave Ramsey show where "Jim from Nashville" called in to tout his Whole Life policy he'd bought for his son. Ramsey makes misleading or downright false claims in his belligerent handling of the call, which Bob sets straight. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83LpeuvaaY   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://...

Carol Roth is a financial consultant with numerous TV appearances and a two-time NYT bestselling author. She talks with Bob about her latest book, You Will Own Nothing, outlining the dangers to prosperity coming from the World Economic Forum. They also discuss Carol's system FutureFile, which helps individuals arrange their affairs to ease the burden when they become incapacitated or pass. Watch t...

Chris Kirkpatrick is the founder of Life180. He talks with Bob to clarify the case for using Whole Life insurance for what he calls "cashflow hacking," and why Universal Life is not ideal. They start the conversation about Chris' history in professional poker. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtU4UITal6Q   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.l...

Perry Metzger has decades of research and work experience in computer technology. He joins Bob to discuss the tremendous benefits of the coming AI revolution, and explains why proposals for government regulation or outright prohibition are misguided. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHL0CBiJUBQ   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS...

Anthony Moro is the CEO of the Provenance Blockchain Foundation. He joins Bob to discuss the current state of blockchain-based finance, including some exciting projects Provenance is undertaking. Anthony also discusses the regulatory framework and his vision for the future. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3PX7S-8UQ   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...

Scott Allen is Professor of Leadership and Social Responsibility at John Carroll University, as well as the author of Phronesis, a podcast focusing on leadership skills. He explains his approach to teaching leadership to both college students and entrepreneurs. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzAmdNjUl3E   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit....

Adi Jaffe has a PhD in Psychology and is the CEO of IGNTD, a company specializing in novel treatments for addiction and mental health. He tells Bob his fascinating journey from being a convicted drug dealer to running a successful addiction treatment program. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir8Y0leLMHo   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly...

Kelcey Lehrich is co-founder and CEO of 365 Holdings, a holding company based in Akron, Ohio. Kelcey explains the appeal of owning many businesses simultaneously, and shares tips on hiring, firing, and vertically integrating an operation. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SviLetaujmo   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS   Follow us...

John Knific is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Wisr.io, a venture-backed SaaS company that was acquired by Education Advisory Board (EAB) in 2021. Knific currently serves as Managing Director of Product for EAB where he oversees solutions serving 2,500 universities. He joins Bob to discuss his early failures and later successes as a business founder, with real-world lessons for the listener....

Silas Barta was an early adopter of Bitcoin, having built a GPU mining rig in 2011. He spent six years in San Francisco working as a software engineer at tech startups and now lives in Austin, TX. He joins Bob to discuss their co-authored booklet, Understanding Bitcoin, to provide listeners with a crash course in the actual mechanics of Bitcoin. Watch the video version of this episode here: https:...

David Andolfatto received his PhD in economics from the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. In 2009 he began working for the St. Louis Federal Reserve, where he eventually became Senior Vice President. He is now chair of the Econ Department at the University of Miami Patti. He discusses his time at the Fed with Bob, and offers views on the US economy and dollar. Watch the video version...