Best Vova Podcasts (2024)

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E68: Coinsilium CEO: Why You’ll Regret Not Owning Bitcoin 1:31:25

2d ago1:31:25

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Eddy Travia, CEO of Coinsilium, Bitcoin OG, and the first repeat guest we have had on the podcast, shares his experiences and insights as a pioneer in blockchain technology. As CEO of Coinsilium, Eddy has led investments in 20 blockchain companies and advised more than 20 Initial Coin Offerings that have raised over US$500m.In this conversation, we…

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No Nukes is Good Nukes 24:24

8d ago24:24

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The Bear Market Brief goes nuclear! Andrey Baklitskiy dropped by to discuss all Russia's strategic red lines, what the introduction of hypersonic weapons means for global security, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bearmarketbrief.substack.com…

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No Nukes is Good Nukes 24:24

8d ago24:24

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The Bear Market Brief goes nuclear! Andrey Baklitskiy dropped by to discuss all of Russia's strategic red lines, what the introduction of hypersonic weapons means for global security, and more. Subscribe to the Bear Market BriefBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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E67: Igneus Terrenus: The Crypto Market 5 Years From Now 1:40:06

14d ago1:40:06

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Igneus Terrenus, currently leading the charge with Mantle, a cutting-edge Layer 2 solution, shares his journey through the digital currency landscape. With an interest in ancient Roman history alongside his expertise in blockchain technology, Terrenus has transitioned from pioneering Bybit's entry into Formula One to focusing on Mantle's developmen…

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Russian Women in the Face of War Against Ukraine 15:10

15d ago15:10

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Russia’s war against Ukraine has revealed stories about the heroic resistance efforts of Ukrainian women: from a grandmother launching a pickle jar against a drone to volunteers with territorial defense units. However, comparable stories have been entirely lacking on Russia’s side: How come? On this episode of Report in Short, Aaron Schwartzbaum is…

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Women's Work: History of Women in Academia at the University of Tartu 33:53

21d ago33:53

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In this episode of Baltic Ways Dr. Janet Laidla shares her work on charting the roles and contributions of women at the University of Tartu from the early days of the Estonian Republic, and what it means today. Explore from FPRI's Baltic Intiative here.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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E66: Swissborg CPO: How to Time the Crypto Market Top 1:34:27

22d ago1:34:27

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Alex Fazel is the CPO at Swissborg, the largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe with more than 1 million customers. Alex is also a master at sales, a fan of Japan, a dad, and a true crypto degen! In this Conversation, we talk about: - Emotional Intelligence and AI - The Win-Win Philosophy in Business and Life - How to time the Crypto markets top - H…

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E65: WazirX Founder: I built the Largest Crypto Exchange in India! 1:53:25

30d ago1:53:25

1:53:25

Nischal Shetty is the Founder at WazirX, the largest Crypto Exchange in India with more than 15M users. He is also the Founder of Shardeum, a layer 1 blockchain with infinite scalability, true decentralization and top-notch security. Before starting his web3 journey, Nischal founded and scaled Crowdfire, a social media tool with more than 20M custo…

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E64: Bybit Founder: I built the 3rd largest Crypto Exchange in History! 1:50:59

1M ago1:50:59

1:50:59

Ben Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO at Bybit, the 3rd largest crypto exchange with more than 20 Million customers worldwide trading $13 Billion daily!Ben is previous FOREX sales and marketing master who managed to pull within 5 years what most will never achieve in a lifetime: start a crypto exchange, acquire 20 million customers, start a non-profit…

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Russia's Election: It Ain't Vova 'till it's Vova 32:49

1M ago32:49

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If we know how Russia's presidential election is going to turn out... why even bother holding the election? Join Aaron Schwartzbaum, András Tóth-Czifra, and Olga Khvostunova for an exploration of electoral autocracy and the political moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep…

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Russia's Election: It Ain't Vova 'till it's Vova 32:49

1M ago32:49

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If we know how Russia's presidential election is going to turn out... why even bother holding the election? Join András Tóth-Czifra and Olga Khvostunova for an exploration of electoral autocracy and the political moment. Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletterBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Russia's Invasion Through Ukrainian Eyes 40:04

1M ago40:04

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Amid the commentary on the war in Ukraine, the voices of those who live it every day are sometimes lost. In this episode of Chain Reaction, we hear from Sophia Opatska of Lviv, Hanna Shelest of Odessa, and Maksym Skrypchenko of Kyiv.By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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E63: Vova Sadkov: A Crypto Founder Blueprint for Success 1:40:31

1M ago1:40:31

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E62: Sota Watanabe: The UNICORN CRYPTO PROJECT that Will BUILD the FUTURE of Internet 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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Sota Watanabe is the founder of Astar Network, the #1 TVL Smart Contract Hub on Polkadot with Total Value Locked of $1.5B. Sota Watanabe was born and grew up in Kawasaki-ku, Japan. He has a degree in economics from Keio University in Japan, after which he relocated to San Francisco, USA, to study and earn a certificate in the International Business…

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Has Russia Won the Sanctions War? 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Despite Western economic policy, Russia has been able to continue its war against Ukraine, and even seen economic growth. Join as we kick off our season with Nick Trickett and Iikka Korhonen investigating what's driving Russia's economy these days, and whether sanctions are "working."By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Has Russia Won the Sanctions War? 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Despite Western economic policy, Russia has been able to continue its war against Ukraine, and even seen economic growth. Join as we kick off our season with Nick Trickett and Iikka Korhonen investigating what's driving Russia's economy these days, and whether sanctions are "working." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with…

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Dark Days Ahead in Ukraine? 39:22

2M ago39:22

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As the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, the optimism that reigned a year ago has largely faded. The failure of Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive and the uncertainty of future US assistance seem to augur tough times ahead for Ukraine and its supporters. Joining host Bob Hamilton to discuss the current state of …

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E61: Alex Svanevik: Finding Crypto Alphas Before Everyone Else! 1:51:51

2M ago1:51:51

1:51:51

Alex Svanevik is the CEO of Nansen, the most popular analytics platform in the blockchain industry. He is also an advisor at Pudgy Penguins, a board member at WalletConnect, and one of the most respected leaders in the crypto space.Key topics : - Why Real Estate is a Bad Investment - Why Pudgy Penguins is set to become a huge success - Nansen 2 - C…

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E60: Irene Zhao - 3 Crypto Lessons I Learned The Hard Way 45:51

2M ago45:51

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Irene Zhao is a Chinese model and influencer who stands out as one of the most influential women in the crypto world. Her journey began with the successful launch of her NFT collection, 'Irene Dao,' generating over $7.5 million within just ten days. This venture kickstarted her entrepreneurial path, leading to the creation of SoCol, a platform desi…

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Report in Short: A "Frozen Conflict" Boils Over 15:25

3M ago15:25

15:25

On September 19, 2023, Azerbaijani forces initiated a massive attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, an Armenian-populated and effectively self-governing region inside internationally recognized Azerbaijani territory. Within 24 hours, the Nagorno-Karabakh leadership gave in, and, for the first time, Baku could claim full control over the contested territory. …

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E59: Luke Belmar: Buy Bitcoin To Escape The Matrix! 1:52:34

3M ago1:52:34

1:52:34

Luke Belmar is the Founder of Capital Club and a Social Media Influencer averaging 300M views a month. Luke is one of the most impressive, humble, authentic, and inspiring dudes I've ever met. And many champions have I met before him! His ability to get you "in the zone" while he speaks is second-to-none, his depth of general knowledge is incredibl…

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E58: Annabelle Huang: Leading a $3bn Company at 30 Years Old! 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

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Annabelle Huang is the 30-year-old Managing Partner at the $3 billion Amber Group, a global digital finance leader with over $1 Trillion in cumulative trade volume. She is a perfect blend of a bubbly and vulnerable personality, a brilliant mind, and a truly inspiring leader. Annabelle is like a chameleon person, effortlessly switching between her C…

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Out of the Shadows and Into the Sun: The (Re)-Emergence of Central Asia 38:07

3M ago38:07

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From the "Great Game" of the 19th century to the NATO war in Afghanistan, Central Asia has periodically been at the center of geopolitics. But more often, it has faded into the geopolitical shadows, as other regions and other issues take precedence. The two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine have seen the region again become a focal point of …

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E57: Wintermute Co-founder: This Is How You Can Build a Crypto Empire from Scratch 2:07:00

3M ago2:07:00

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Yoann Turpin is the Co-Founder of Wintermute, one of the biggest market-making company in the crypto industry! Behind Yoann’s cute face lies a 148 IQ (!!) giga brain who speaks 10 languages, learnt 6 musical instruments, built 4 companies and advised dozens of others. We discuss life, entrepreneurship, music, languages, professional swimming, crypt…

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E56: Arthur Cheong: "My Strategy to 100x your crypto portfolio" 2:21:39

4M ago2:21:39

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Arthur Cheong is the Founder & CEO of DeFiance Capital. He is one of the biggest legends in crypto and his story is pretty extraordinary: he went in less than 3 years from a humble Malaysian dude to more than 100x’ing his mid-5 figure portfolio. In June 2022, the worst happened when Defiance Capital's assets got trapped into the cascade of liquidat…

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Report In Short: Russian Military Drones 13:52

4M ago13:52

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Since 2009, Russia has invested significant effort into developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for military purposes. However, after a year of war in Ukraine, the Russian military has lost the biggest part of its tactical reconnaissance and targeting UAVs. Pavel Luzin joins Aaron Schwartzbaum to discuss his latest report "Russian Mi…

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E55: Swissborg Co-Founder: "We Chose Community Over VC money" 2:02:05

4M ago2:02:05

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Anthony Lesoismier-Geniaux is the Co-Founder & CSO of Swissborg, one of the Biggest Crypto Companies in Europe with over 1 million users and a valuation of more than 220 million CHF. Anthony is also a deep thinker and a super genuine and humble man. With his friends Cyrus and Alex Fazel, he started Swissborg in 2016 by following a very different fu…

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E54: Request Network Founder: "I Burned Out 3 Times And Got Hacked 7 Times!" 2:37:09

4M ago2:37:09

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Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments. Christophe survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, ma…

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E53: Julian O’Hayon: "Blvck Paris Is Born from the Darkest Times of My Life" 2:13:35

4M ago2:13:35

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Julian O’Hayon is the Founder and Chief Designer at Blvck Paris. Blvck Paris is a lifestyle apparel & accessories brand, supported by millions of highly engaged social media followers and customers worldwide. The mysterious yet Famous Founder of Blvck Paris opens up for the first time about: - His Childhood - His dark side and battle with anxiety -…

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Why Do Autocrats Make Mistakes? 21:53

5M ago21:53

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Almost two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Bear Market Brief investigates how we got here in the first place. What does theory say about Vladimir Putin’s decision making? Seva Gunitsky joins to discuss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bearmarketbrief…

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E52: James Wo: The Youngest Crypto Billionaire! 1:15:18

5M ago1:15:18

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James Wo is the 30-year-old Founder of $1.5 Billion Digital Finance Group (DFG) and Jsquare. James started investing in crypto in his early 20ies with $20 Million lent out by his investing-magnate parents and turned this loan into a billion-dollar empire. He is an early investor in many companies and projects, including Circle, Ledger, Pudgy Pengui…

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Why Do Autocrats Make Mistakes? 21:53

5M ago21:53

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Almost two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Bear Market Brief investigates how we got here in the first place. What does theory say about Vladimir Putin’s decision making? Seva Gunitsky joins to discuss. Join the Bear Market Brief on Substack!By Foreign Policy Research Instit

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E51: Indorse CTO: Creators: "Own Your Audience, Control Your Future" 40:42

5M ago40:42

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Gaurang is a pioneer smart contract developer who first posted his prenup on the Ethereum Blockchain in 2016. He is the Founder of Indorse and the CTO of Byzant, a decentralized social media ecosystem enabling creators and users to fully own and monetize the content and the communities they built with their sweat and tears. In this episode, we talk…

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Wagner Group: Where Are They Now? 39:27

5M ago39:27

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It’s been just over five months since the Wagner Group’s insurrection against the Russian government, and three months since the group’s leader was killed in a place crash, almost certainly orchestrated by the Kremlin. But the Wagner Group has not faded away. Colin Clarke, *Christopher Faulkner, and Raphael Parens join to discuss what the Wagner Gr…

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E50: GGs Founder: Future of Gaming, Dopamine & Children Addiction 46:20

5M ago46:20

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Nicolas Cortes is young Columbian Entrepreneur and the Founder at GGs.io GGs platform helps Latin American gamers make a living of their favorite game. Key topics: Health & Fitness Hiring your Friends as Employees Finding the Right Investors The Future of Gaming Dopamine and Children Addiction Self Control & Happiness Sponsor: We are proud to partn…

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E49: Arthur Breitman: AI, Tezos, Music, Maths and Biohacking 1:09:35

5M ago1:09:35

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Arthur Breitman, a prodigy in Mathematics & AI, is the Founder of Tezos. This is the crazy story of a white paper written as a hobby that later turned into a crypto monument while Arthur was still an employee focused on his passion: AI and robotics. Today, Tezos is one of the leading open-source blockchains and has found great success, particularly…

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KZ Right Now: Kazakhstan's Politics in a Changing Global Order 27:50

6M ago27:50

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The Continent takes a (slight) detour to learn how trends over in Eurasia compare with what we're seeing in Europe. The complicated neighbor is the same; what about the domestic and geopolitical landscape? Temur Umarov offers insights on the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Kazakhstan's domestic and foreign policy.…

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E48: The Crypto King: "My Prediction for the Next Decade of Crypto" - Alexis Sirkia 50:22

6M ago50:22

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Alexis Sirkia is the King of Blockchain, the co-Founder of Yellow Network and of GSR, the global leader in crypto trading and market-making. Alexis' life is as fascinating as the crypto markets are volatile: he is the father of 8, built multiple companies, lived pretty much everywhere and even went on a 21 days water fast. Key Topics: -21-Day Fast …

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Watching Russia 27:13

6M ago27:13

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Where does Russian public sentiment on politics and war stand these days? And on a more basic level, how is it measured? Bear Market Brief talked with Isabelle DeSisto of Russia Watcher to learn more! Learn more about Russia Watcher here Explore more from the Bear Market Brief Podcast here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…

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Watching Russia 27:13

6M ago27:13

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Where does Russian public sentiment on politics and war stand these days? And on a more basic level, how is it measured? Bear Market Brief talked with Isabelle DeSisto of Russia Watcher to learn more! Join the Bear Market Brief on Substack! Learn more about Russia Watcher hereBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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E47: Cousin crypto: The Scams You NEED to Know About! 52:38

6M ago52:38

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Josh Briant is a 23-year-old live streamer and social media virality expert. He represents the new generation of Youngsters who master the art of building a cult online following and of making tons of money with just a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. After blowing up on Tiktok talking about his Fitness and steroids Journey, Josh - Aka Cousin Crypto …

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E46: Avalanche CMO: Crypto and music are connected! 43:17

6M ago43:17

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Jay Kurahashi-Sofue is the CMO at Avalanche (Ava Labs), a professional street photographer, and a previous electronic music DJ and music festivals organizer.In this episode, we talk about:- The Evolution of the Electronic Industry- The Power of Focused Efforts- How to go from Nerd to Marketing Guru- How Crypto can be bridged with Daily Life- Unders…

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E45: Kenneth Lou: You have a 50% chance of getting cancer in your life 1:40:35

6M ago1:40:35

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Kenneth Lou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mito Health, an AI-powered preventative healthcare company helping people increase their life expectancy. He launched Mito after losing his father to cancer at the age of 54. Before tackling the longevity space, Kenneth built Seedly, the largest finance community in Southeast Asia which he sold to Money Hero…

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Economic War: Ukraine and the Conflict Between Russia and the West 40:02

7M ago40:02

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On this week's special episode of the Bear Market Brief, Aaron Schwartzbaum sits down with FPRI Fellow Maximilian Hess to talk about his new book "Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict Between Russia and the West" (Hurst, 2023). This episode was recorded live on September 28, 2023. For more on the international economic order and the confli…

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Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict Between Russia and the West 40:02

7M ago40:02

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On this week's special episode of the Bear Market Brief, Aaron Schwartzbaum sits down with FPRI Fellow Maximilian Hess to talk about his new book "Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict Between Russia and the West" (Hurst, 2023). This episode was recorded live on September 28, 2023. For more on the international economic order and the confli…

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E44: Jordi Alexander: The Man Who Stayed Awake for $24 Million! 1:47:16

7M ago1:47:16

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Jordi Alexander is a father, thinker and former pro poker player who became one of the brightest minds and most respected thought leaders in the crypto space. Jordi is also the founder & CIO at Selini Capital, one of the most successful market-making and Venture Capital firms in the web3 industry. In this episode we talk about: - The dating game an…

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E43: Arthur Hayes: Everyone will get RICH before getting poor 34:13

7M ago34:13

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Arthur Hayes is the Co-Founder and previous CEO of Bitmex, and the current CIO at Maelstrom Fund. He is not only one of the most influential and wealthy personalities in crypto but also a super cool dude who writes epic macroeconomic pieces. In this episode we talk about Arthur's love for coffee, why he moved to Asia after university, how he was ar…

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Reflections on a Life in Special Operations, Intelligence, and Strategy: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Vickers 31:35

7M ago31:35

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In a career spanning from the height of the Cold War to the fight against Al Qaida, Michael Vickers worked at every level of the US national security community. From his time as an Army Green Beret trained to parachute behind Soviet lines in Europe with a “backpack” nuclear weapon, to his final assignment as the senior official responsible for all …

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Kyiv Dispatch: How are Ukraine's Politics and Society Changing as the War Continues? 27:45

7M ago27:45

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Politically and socially, how are Ukrainians contending with a difficult, long war? Fabrice Deprez joins from Kyiv to give us an update on this week's Bear Market Brief. Check out Fabrice's newsletter, Eastern Radar Subscribe to the Bear Market BriefBy Foreign Policy Research Instit

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Kyiv Dispatch 27:44

7M ago27:44

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Politically and socially, how are Ukrainians contending with a difficult, long war? Fabrice Deprez joins from Kyiv to give us an update. Check out Fabrice's newsletter, Eastern Radar Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bearmarket…

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