Best Unchained Capital Podcasts (2024)

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Emmanuel Daniel on the Future of Finance and Digital Currencies 35:05

3h ago35:05

35:05

Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Emmanuel Daniel, a visionary in global finance and founder of Tabb Global. Known for his insights into fintech and banking, Emmanuel shares his perspectives on the evolving landscape of finance, from the role of central banks to the impact of decentralized finance (De…

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Bitcoin vs. Crypto Understanding the True Decentralized Revolution with Evander Smart 26:02

1h ago26:02

26:02

Episode Topic In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Bitcoin with Evander Smart, a former Wall Street banker who left the traditional finance world to pioneer Bitcoin education. Evander dives into his journey from banking on Wall Street to discovering Bitcoin as a solution for financial independence and decentralization. With a dee…

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Real-Time Payments and Financial Inclusion in Asia Dwight Willis on DSGPay's Journey 34:27

8h ago34:27

34:27

Episode Topic This episode of the PayPod podcast explores the dynamic fintech landscape in Asia, featuring insights from Dwight Willis, CEO of DSGPay. As a leader in payments innovation, Dwight dives into topics like embedded finance, open banking, and the challenges of financial inclusion across Asia’s varied economies. Based in Thailand, DSGPay s…

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Investing in the Future Saison Capital’s Qin En Looi Talks Web3, Blockchain, and Fintech Innovation 26:58

2h ago26:58

26:58

Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Qin En Looi, partner at Saison Capital, to explore the transformative world of Web3, blockchain, and tokenization in fintech. Qin En shares his insights on how Web3 is more than just a trend—it's an avenue with the potential to reshape financial services by increasing tr…

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Bitcoin vs the European Central Bank 1:10:52

2h ago1:10:52

1:10:52

In this episode, we sit down with Marty Bent, founder of TFTC, Managing Partner at Ten31 VC, and Director at Cathedra Bitcoin. Marty shares his journey, from starting his newsletter and TFTC podcast to recording at Barstool Sports and now recently being cited by the European Central Bank in an academic paper. We explore his take on the ECB's paper,…

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Bitcoin in the 2024 US presidential election with Dennis Porter 54:20

1h ago54:20

54:20

In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO and Co-Founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, for an in-depth look at bitcoin’s place in U.S. politics. Dennis opens with an overview of how each political party approaches bitcoin and discusses the importance of bipartisan support. He examines bitcoin's resonance with American values, its appeal ac…

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Hyperbitcoinization with Pierre Rochard and Bitstein 1:14:59

6d ago1:14:59

1:14:59

In this episode, we sit down with Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, and Bitstein, co-founder of the Nakamoto Institute, to discuss hyperbitcoinization and more. Pierre and Michael open by reflecting on its price history, historical cycles, and long-term outlook. They explore bitcoin’s progression onto the global stage, considering h…

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Navigating Fintech Careers Executive Recruitment Strategies with Toby Donovan 34:03

4d ago34:03

34:03

Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pod, Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Toby Donovan, an executive recruiter at Spencer Stuart specializing in high-level placements within the fintech and payments sectors. Toby sheds light on how executive search firms like Spencer Stuart operate, particularly in the dynamic world of payments and financial techno…

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Bank funding of private credit grows in rapid step with sector capital-raising 17:35

7d ago17:35

17:35

Moody’s Ratings Banking team AMD Fadi Massih discusses key highlights from our survey of banks actively engaged with private credit. Speaker: Fadi Massih, Associate Managing Director-Banking at Moody's Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP-Senior Research Writer; Michael Porta, VP-Senior Research Writer Related research: Private Credit – Global: Bank fun…

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Revolutionizing Payment Solutions Paul Clarke on the Rise of Cashflows 28:31

7d ago28:31

28:31

Episode Topic In this episode, Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Paul Clarke, Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Cashflows, to explore the ever-evolving fintech and payments landscape. With over two decades of experience, Paul delves into the company's mission to streamline payment processes and enhance user experiences. Cashflows, known for its…

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From Harvard to MicroStrategy—valuing MSTR and building Bitcoin24 1:03:02

20d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

In this episode, we sit down with Chaitanya Jain (CJ), an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School and strategist at MicroStrategy, who worked closely with Michael Saylor on the recent open source Bitcoin24 model. CJ shares his experience talking about bitcoin at HBS, detailing efforts to distinguish it from broader crypto discussions. We explore M…

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The Future of Bitcoin Loans, Security, and Financial Freedom with Unchained CEO Joseph Kelly 37:12

14d ago37:12

37:12

Episode Topic: In this episode, Kevin Rosenquist interviews Joseph Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained, a financial services company focused on Bitcoin. They explore the intricacies of Bitcoin's decentralized nature, its advantages over other cryptocurrencies, and the unique services Unchained offers to long-term Bitcoin holders, such as multi-s…

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Entering a liquidity acceleration phase with Luke Gromen 56:26

15d ago56:26

56:26

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Gromen to unpack the U.S. fiscal landscape, exploring the growing strain of true interest expense and why the world may be entering a liquidity acceleration phase. Luke highlights some of the most crowded and least crowded trades in the market today and explains why gold miners are taking on a new role, while …

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Kickstart Your Financial Journey with Danielle Hayden's Expert Advice 26:06

19d ago26:06

26:06

Episode Topic: In this episode, Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting, to discuss how entrepreneurs can achieve financial confidence. Having spent a decade as a CFO, Danielle recognized the gap in financial literacy among small business owners and established Kickstart Accounting to provide comprehensive b…

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Using blockchain to help anyone move money anywhere, fast and cheaply 29:03

21d ago29:03

29:03

Stellar Development Foundation Executive Director and CEO Denelle Dixon explains what the open source blockchain network is doing to make financial services more accessible globally. Speakers: Denelle Dixon, Executive Director and CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation; Farooq Khan, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Se…

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Revolutionizing Trucking Payments A Conversation with AtoB's Vignan Velivela 33:14

21d ago33:14

33:14

Episode Topic: In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Vignan Velivela, CEO and co-founder of A to B, a company transforming the trucking and transportation industry through modern payment solutions. They discuss how outdated financial systems in trucking—dating back to the 1980s—have created inefficiencies that impact driv…

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Predicting the next bitcoin peak with Checkmate 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode, we sit down with James Check to tackle common misconceptions in bitcoin, from misunderstood on-chain metrics to the real impact of long-term holders. We break down key market indicators, discuss risks of audience capture, and explore whether bitcoin is set for slow, steady growth or another 80% drop. We also dive into the relevance…

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Disrupting Payments How Marshall Greenwald is Revolutionizing Merchant Transactions with Ionia 28:25

26d ago28:25

28:25

Episode Topic: In this episode of Paypod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Marshall Greenwald, the founder and CEO of Ionia, to discuss how he's transforming the payments industry by cutting out middlemen and speeding up merchant transactions. Marshall shares his journey from working in banking to becoming a fintech entrepreneur, and how Ionia …

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How bitcoin mining reduces carbon emissions with Troy Cross 1:07:30

29d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Cross to examine the environmental impact of bitcoin mining and its potential role in stabilizing energy grids. Troy shares his journey into bitcoin and peer-to-peer systems, addressing early concerns about energy consumption and how his views have evolved. We explore key data from bitcoin miners on energy usa…

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Revolutionizing User Experience Jay Sanderson on AI and Digital Transformation at Progress 41:59

1M ago41:59

41:59

Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenqvist chats with Jay Sanderson, Senior Manager of Digital Experience and Product Marketing at Progress. With over two decades of experience in the tech world, Jay offers deep insights into how businesses can transform their digital experiences to meet evolving user expectations. The conversa…

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Banks and insurers in Europe and Asia-Pacific face rising commercial real estate risks 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

We discuss European banks’ ability to withstand a severe commercial real estate downturn, and how current property market weakness in APAC and China affects banks and insurers. Speakers: Kathleen Gamper, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Joseph Lin, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Qian Zhu, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle …

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Is bitcoin about to enter a parabolic growth phase? with Rational Root 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

In this episode, we sit down with Rational Root to explore whether bitcoin is on the verge of entering a parabolic growth phase. We discuss key indicators, including on-chain data, market cycles, and global liquidity trends, to assess the current state of bitcoin and its potential for rapid price acceleration. Root breaks down the importance of sho…

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Building Solutions and Automating Success Arnold Hsu on G Reminders, Fintech, and the Future of Productivity 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Arnold Hsu, the CEO and co-founder of G Reminders, a scheduling and automation platform designed to help financial advisors and fintech companies optimize their workflow. Arnold shares his journey from electrical engineering to becoming a serial entrepreneur and discusses…

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How Video is Revolutionizing E-Commerce Insights from Vimmi’s Eitan Koter 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

Episode Topic: In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Eitan Koter, founder of Vimmi, to discuss the future of e-commerce through the lens of video. Eitan shares how Vimmi has transformed the way businesses engage with their customers by creating shoppable video experiences. From live shopping events to seamless integration…

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How does the FBI think about bitcoin? with Ren McEachern 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

In this episode, former FBI agent Ren McEachern breaks down financial crime and fraud in the digital age. We cover how criminals use different monetary tools for money laundering, whether the FBI can reverse wire transfers, and their work on the dark web. Ren explains asset seizures, including high-value items like yachts, and the unique challenges…

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Alternative data and AI power real-time earnings and macroeconomic estimates 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

We talk to QuantCube Technology co-founder and CEO Thanh-Long Huynh about how machine learning and alternative data combined can identify financial trends far ahead of official data. Speakers: Thanh-Long Huynh, co-founder and CEO of QuantCube Technology; Vincent Gusdorf, AMD, Digital Finance and AI Analytics, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, V…

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Is 2025 the year bitcoin accelerates? with Joe Consorti 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this episode, Joe Consorti joins us to explore the impacts of trillion-dollar deficits on the fiscal landscape and what it means for bitcoin’s future. We start with a look at the current liquidity environment and how asset prices are responding, followed by a discussion on rate cuts and capital deployment strategies. Joe shares his outlook on bi…

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Global reinsurance outlook turns positive on favorable risk/return dynamics 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

Strong prices, tight policy terms and higher investment yields drive a positive outlook for the global reinsurance sector. Speaker: Brandan Holmes, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Reinsurance – Global: Outlook shifts to positive as improvement in risk/r…

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Navigating the Future of Fraud Prevention in Digital Banking with Incognia's Andre F. 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pad, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Andre F., CEO and co-founder of Incognia, to explore the future of mobile identity solutions and digital security. The conversation dives deep into the concept of location intelligence, a cutting-edge method for enhancing user security without compromising on user experi…

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How bitcoin’s volatility is creating a powerful positive feedback loop | Dylan LeClair 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In this episode, Dylan LeClair joins us to discuss positive feedback loops around bitcoin’s extreme volatility and a collapsing crypto industry. We kick off with Vitalik's questions about the sustainability of yield in the crypto space and whether ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are at risk of fading away. Dylan offers his insights on the VIX s…

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Navigating High-Risk Payments John Tucker on Cash Management and Cannabis Industry Logistics 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

Episode Topic In this episode of Paypod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with John Tucker, a seasoned expert in the payments and fintech industry with over 17 years of experience. Currently with National Secure Transport (NST), John discusses the complex world of cash management, armored transportation, and the unique challenges of serving high-ris…

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Muni loans and bonds at the cutting edge of financial technology 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

We talk to Alphaledger co-founder and CEO Manish Dutta about his firm’s quest to rebuild the fixed income market’s financial infrastructure, using blockchain. Speakers: Manish Dutta, co-founder and CEO, Alphaledger; Gregory Sobel, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Local…

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MLB draft to bitcoin—identifying value in baseball and markets with Sean Buckley 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

In this episode, Sean Buckley, former professional baseball player and scout, shares his journey from college baseball to being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning from the minors to the majors and the mental toll of playing the game at a high level. Sean discusses his shift from player to scout, offering …

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Moody’s insurance conferences throw spotlight on interest rates, inflation 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Cyber and climate risk are also high on the agenda at Moody’s summer 2024 insurance conferences in New York and London. Speakers: Audio excerpts from Sarah Williams, Chief Risk Officer, Guardian Life; Brandan Holmes, VP Senior Credit Officer FIG, Moody’s Ratings; Heather Lavallee, CEO, Voya; Joe Brandon, CEO, Allegheny; Sarah Hibler, Associate Mana…

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Cracking the Code on Student Debt How Will Sealy and Summer Are Redefining Financial Freedom 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

EpisodeTopic In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenqvist sits down with Will Sealy, co-founder and CEO of Summer, to explore the complexities of the student loan crisis in the United States. With a staggering $1.7 trillion in student debt affecting 45 million Americans, Sealy shares insights on how his company is tackling this issue head-on. …

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