Inside the Hutt

Join Brooke Pollack as he sits down with Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons, co-summoners of Octu Ventures. This episode explores their transition from the early stages of the crypto landscape to founding Octu Ventures, a member-led venture DAO focused on the Urbit ecosystem. Kenny and Nick elaborate on Octu's strategic approach to investments, highlighting the potential of Urbit as a foundational techno...

Join Brooke Pollack as he sits down with Regan Bozman, the co-founder of Lattice, an early stage venture fund known for working with crypto founders from day one. This conversation delves deep into Bozman's journey from his early days at AngelList and CoinList to founding Lattice, exploring the firm's unique strategy, the challenges inherent in the space and what matters most, valuation wise, in c...

In this episode, Brooke Pollack speaks with Banafsheh Fathieh (“B”), the Co-Founder and General Partner of Faction VC, who shares why being from Iran first ignited her interest in crypto, how the idea of separating state from money continues to fuel her passion in this space and what she envisions for the future.  B delves into the unique value proposition that Faction’s joint partnership wit...

In this episode, Brooke sits down with Logan Jastremski, co-founder and managing partner of Frictionless Capital, a thesis-driven fund investing from first principles backing world-changing entrepreneurs. Logan shares his transition from leading Product for Tesla's supercharging network to diving deep into blockchain technology, emphasizing the significance of high-throughput blockchains and...

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack speaks with Soona Amhaz, a pivotal figure in blockchain venture capital. Soona shares her rich journey within the blockchain space, shedding light on her venture firm's strategic approach to fostering innovation and growth. Soona discusses why crypto investing is different than general tech investing, why it is critical to embrace “net newness”, w...

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Imran Khan, co-founder of Alliance DAO shares his extensive experience in the crypto industry. He discusses the inception of the Alliance in 2019, its impact on the DeFi ecosystem through mentoring over 175 startups, and its unique approach as a crypto accelerator. The episode also covers Alliance's global cohort diversity, investment strategies, and Khan's...

In this episode, Brooke Pollack interviews Ash Egan, the founder of Archetype, an early-stage blockchain venture capital firm. Ash shares his journey from the Ethereum white paper to founding Archetype, focusing on the firm's mission, team growth, investment strategy, and the operational challenges of running a VC firm in the dynamic crypto world. They discuss various topics, including major theme...

In this episode, Brooke interviews Matt Walsh, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, a venture capital firm carving a niche in the blockchain industry. Matt Walsh shares his compelling journey from traditional finance to the cutting edge of blockchain technology. He details the inception, vision, and strategic focus of Castle Island Ventures, illuminating their unique approach to early-stage block...

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework Ventures. Michael provides a comprehensive overview of his transition from working at prominent tech companies to delving into the blockchain space. He discusses the establishment of Framework Ventures, its focus on blockchain and DeFi, and the firm's approach to investment in this rapidly evolv...

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Carlos Pereira, a partner at Bitkraft Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in the gaming sector, focusing on the intersection of gaming and blockchain. Carlos shares his journey from a professional horse rider in Brazil to a critical venture capital and gaming player. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of blockch...

In today’s episode, Brooke interviews Steve McKeon, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Collab+Currency, a venture capital firm at the crossroads of culture, consumer, and crypto. Steve shares his journey from the early days of the tech boom to becoming a key player in the crypto venture capital world. His path includes experiences in Silicon Valley, academia, co-founding a software startup, an...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside The Hutt! Today, we’re stepping into the ever-evolving world of blockchain and crypto with our special guest, Joe Eagan, the co-founder of Anagram. Joe takes us through Anagram's distinct structure to take advantage of the many different ways crypto enables investors to create alpha across the lifecycle of an asset which is totally different than the life...

Hosted by Brooke Pollack, the Founder and Managing Partner at Hutt Capital, join “Inside the Hutt” as we talk with leading blockchain venture capital investors to discuss their origins, investment approaches, recent trends, and how they’re navigating this complex industry. Inside the Hutt provides invaluable insights for crypto enthusiasts and investment professionals alike. Want to learn more abo...