The Pomp Podcast

Nick Santhanam is the CEO of Fernweh Group and author of the book "The Titanium Economy". In this conversation, we discuss the industrial sector, where the opportunities lie today, and why industry is needed more than ever in a world of advancing technologies. ======================= OKX is the world's most powerful crypto exchange and is now the second largest in terms of volumes. It offers a com...

Peter Diamandis is an Author, Investor & Founder. In this conversation, we discuss achieving longer lifespan, improving human quality of life, why the future will be better than the past, health hacks, mindset, ambition, and Bitcoin . This episode offers optimism for a better future if we work hard today on the right problems to solve. ======================= Bullish is a digital asset exchang...

Saad Alam is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hone Health. In this conversation, we discuss alarming lowered testosterone rates, how to optimize your body, daily health protocols, bringing your body back into balance, age appropriate approaches, and living a longer & healthier life. ======================= Arculus knows a thing or three about security. Your assets are accessible through 3-factor au...

Darius Dale is the Founder & CEO of 42 Macro. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of inflation, the potential Fed Pivot, what to expect in the coming months, the liquidity washout from the past 2 years, and how Bitcoin has proven itself to be resilient amidst all the chaos in crypto. ======================= Amberdata provides the critical data infrastructure enabling financial i...

Max Levchin is the Co-Founder of Paypal and the current Founder & CEO of Affirm. In this conversation, we discuss building a new credit score, how to navigate market downtowns, and building company  culture in a remote environment, ======================= Arculus is the next generation crypto & NFT cold storage wallet that combines one of the world’s strongest security protocols with...

Mike Salguero is the Founder & CEO of Butcher Box. In this conversation, we discuss his journey from failing at his first business to bootstrapping a $500M business at Butcher Box. We also talk about Mike's methods to building businesses, interacting with his executives, and how he structures his day. ======================= Valour (formerly DeFi Technologies) represents what’s next in the dig...

Chris Tarbell is a former FBI Agent and the Founder of NAXO Cybersecurity. In this conversation, we talk about his time at the FBI & the stories behind the takedown of "Silk Road" and the arrest of Ross Ulbricht. We also get into current cybersecurity threats for individuals and nation states. ======================= Amberdata provides the critical data infrastructure enabling financial instit...

Nicolette Hartman is a Partner at Daversa Partners. In this conversation, we discuss the recruiting market, the changes in the economic environment, how to hire great talent, finding the right fit in at company, and how you as a candidate can navigate the job market. ======================= The number one name in NFT domains and the world’s most powerful wallet are teaming up to bring something ne...

Joel Nagel is a Managing Partner and Founder of the international law firm Nagel & Associates LLC. In this conversation, we discuss asset protection, estate planning, managing your Bitcoin, tax mitigation, and all the ways you can protect your wealth as you go through life. ======================= With a Messari Pro subscription, you gain access to exclusive industry-leading long-form daily re...

Toto Wolff is the Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Matteo Franceschetti is the Founder & CEO of Eight Sleep. In this conversation, we talk about the path to excellence and the leadership necessary to build winning teams. We discuss how these two men hire employees, optimize their schedule, and delegate their personal time throughout a week. ===============...

Matt Lohstroh is the Co-Founder Of Giga Energy. In this conversation, we discuss Bitcoin mining, flare mining, fracking, how major oil & gas companies are getting involved, which countries are mining Bitcoin, the battle over clean energy, and what Matt & his company are doing to get more companies involved with flare mining. ======================= Bullish is a digital asset exchange that...

Mike Shelby is the Founder & CEO of Forward Observer, a modern age Intel service. In this conversation, we discuss many geopolitical situations including China & Taiwan, the Russia & Ukraine conflict, the threat of nuclear war, and domestic issues across the United States. This episode provides an inside look into all of the major conflicts around the world and will give you a framewor...

Matt Gresia is a TikTok star with 4 Million Followers and runs many other popular channels. In this conversation, we discuss content creation on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, the business behind creators, the rise of short form videos, and how Matt would build a new account from scratch. ================== With a Messari Pro subscription, you gain access to exclusive industry-leading long-form da...

Rikki Schlott is New York Post columnist and writer of the forthcoming book "The Cancelling Of The American Mind". In this conversation, we discuss her time at NYU, the college exodus, Zoom university, insane policies at NYU, right think vs. wrong think in the public discourse, squashing descent, self censorship, why Gen-Z is politically homeless, Andrew Yang's "Forward Party", Jordan Peterson, an...

Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor, & founder of "Contrarian Thinking". In this conversation, Codie gives us all of the alternative ways you can earn your way to millions of dollars. Some of these strategies involve buying "boring businesses", which can bring in large amounts of yearly cashflow. We also discuss how young people can win during this recession, various business ideas...

Alex Feinberg is an entrepreneur & metabolic hacker. In this conversation, we discuss what everyone gets wrong about consuming food, why you're shopping for the wrong food & wrong ingredients, and the incentive structures in the fitness industry that create more unhealthy citizens. During this episode, Alex will help you develop new daily and night time routines to get you to feeling bette...

Ben Askren is an Olympic gold medalist, MMA fighter, and author of the brand new book "Funky". In this conversation, we discuss his fight with Jake Paul, PED usage in professional sports, the future of wrestling, the wrestling academy that Ben has built, and the business behind combat sports. ======================= Arculus is the next generation crypto & NFT cold storage wallet that combines...

Vivek Ramaswamy is the Co-Founder of Strive Asset Management. In this conversation, we discuss capitalism, pursuing excellence, how money is weaponized, how woke capital became the system, if the free market exists anymore, how China took over American companies, and the geopolitical tension between China & Taiwan.  ======================= The number one name in NFT domains and the world’...

Ryan Holiday is a NYT best selling author, podcaster & content creator who just released a new book "Discipline Is Destiny". In this conversation, we discuss the business behind the best selling books, choosing which content to post, taking risks, building a team, Ryan's writing process, the discipline he applies to his own life, and personal ambitions. ======================= Compass Mining i...

Madison Malloy is a comedian, producer, podcast host of "Next To Madison", and author of the new book "Time To Lighten The F*ck Up". In this conversation, we discuss her career as a comedian, escaping tunnel vision, why we need to be offended, and Madison's book about the various ways you can improve your life right now. ======================= Compass Mining is the world's first online marketplac...

Tiago Forte is the CEO of Forte Labs and author of the book "Building A Second Brain". In this conversation, we discuss various productivity hacks, the best note taking process, information overload, instant access to information you already learned, and using these strategies to unlock your full creative potential. ======================= Bullish is a powerful new exchange for digital assets that...

Ranjay Gulati is a Professor at Harvard Business School, author of the book "Deep Purpose" and host of the podcast "Deep Purpose". In this conversation, we discuss everything around finding purpose for your business. A company's shared purpose leads to creating resilient organizations, recruiting the best talent, and amassing larger corporate profits. ======================= Valour (formerly DeFi...

Dr. Philip Ovadia is a Heart Surgeon with over 3,000 operations, and is the author of the book "Stay Off My Operating Table". Philip's mission is to teach people how to live a healthier life in order to avoid becoming a heart surgery patient. In this conversation, we discuss how Philip lost 100lbs, how metabolic health affects mental health, and choosing quality food at the grocery store. We also...

Geoff Woo is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and a partner with Jake Paul at Anti Fund. In this conversation, we discuss the rise of creators, how creators are now private equity firms, Geoff's investment strategies, building vs. investing, and human optimization. We also talk about some of Geoff's companies including HVMN, Betr, Archive.com and more. ======================= The number one name in NFT...

Meet Kevin is a popular Youtuber & Entrepreneur. In this conversation, we discuss Kevin's creative process, the macro economy, what the Fed will do in the coming months, Crypto, launching an investment fund, and taking on the housing market. ======================= LMAX Digital - the market-leading solution for institutional crypto trading & custodial services - offers clients a regulated,...