Making Markets
Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
Episodes
May 31, 2024 • 51 mins
My guest today is Tony Cappell, the Founding Partner at Chicago Atlantic. In 2018, Tony saw an opportunity to do private credit in Cannabis and has since built Chicago Atlantic is the largest lender in the space. We start by talking about the early days of Chicago Atlantic. We then move on to the challenges of underwriting in Cannabis, his views on the industry and on competition from other lenders. We end with a discussion on the ...
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May 24, 2024 • 41 mins
My guest today is Tom Dunleavy. Tom spent a decade in traditional finance before moving onto Web3. Today he is the Managing Director of the Crypto VC firm MV Global. We start this conversation by exploring the current state of public and private crypto investing. Tom then outlines the process of raising capital, the role of Key Opinion Leaders, the meta-use case of crypto and the implications of on-chain liquidity. We then close on...
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May 17, 2024 • 42 mins
My guest today is Corey Kluber. For those who don’t follow baseball, Corey Kluber was a 3-time MLB all star and one of the great pitchers of the last decade. Today, he takes us on quick tour through his career and what it takes to succeed as an elite athlete. We also talk about the market for athletes, his strong views on childhood athletics, his plans for the future and more. As a Boston resident, it was an honor and privilege to ...
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May 10, 2024 • 63 mins
My guest today is Nir Kaissar. Nir is the founder and portfolio manager at Unison Advisors and one of my favorite economic commentators/columnists at Bloomberg. Today, he joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the US economy. We start with the disconnect between the strong economic numbers and the sentiment amongst the population. We then cover indicators of recessions, the potential for a systemic crisis in Private Equity, the ...
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May 3, 2024 • 50 mins
My guest today is Aaron Edelheit, the CEO and Portfolio Manager at Mindset Capital. Aaron has spent his career practicing value investing in overlooked industries, like housing after the 2008 recession or Cannabis today. But we start the conversation by talking about another overlooked topic- burnout and the importance of disengaging from work. We then talk about the Cannabis industry, the myths and opportunities, and why Aaron rai...
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April 26, 2024 • 36 mins
Matt turns the mic on Eric for the quarterly recap where they reflect on a strong first quarter for 2024, the secular trends in market and investment structures, navigating the IPO market, and the next generation of investors. Please enjoy this episode of Making Markets.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE.
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April 19, 2024 • 50 mins
My guest this week is Brutus Clay. Brutus is the Chairman and CEO of Runnymede Farms, the oldest operating thoroughbred farm in Kentucky. He takes us through the fascinating world of breeding and racing thoroughbreds. We talk about the buy side in this industry and the similarity to Venture Capital and Private Equity.
We end by talking about the horse racing industry and the beautiful story of the horse called Cody’s Wish. Please ...
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April 12, 2024 • 60 mins
Today we are revisiting this great episode with Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. He takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income...
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April 5, 2024 • 52 mins
My guest today is Yossi Levi, better known as Car Dealership Guy, who has quickly become one of the most popular voices in the auto industry. Last year, I spoke to CDG about the US Car Market and the business model of car dealerships. Today's conversation covers Yossi's personal story and media business. We start with a quick overview of his fascinating backstory, from a used car dealer to tech entrepreneur to now a media founder. ...
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March 29, 2024 • 47 mins
My guest this week is Bored, the pseudonymous Twitter personality who shot to prominence as Bored Elon. Bored spent over a decade in the video games industry, supporting the launch of 100+ game titles, and today, he takes us on a deep dive through the industry.
We start by talking about Crypto Gaming, why it’s failed to deliver on its promise, and why Bored is still bullish on the category. We also talk about the overall gaming ind...
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March 22, 2024 • 52 mins
My guest this week is Jannick Malling. At 13, Jannick was getting paid to make websites. 5 years later, he was an early employee at the high growth broker, Saxo Bank. Today, he’s a serial fintech entrepreneur and the co-founder and co-CEO of Public.com, an investing platform. In this episode, we dive into the brokerage industry. We talk about how new-age brokerages compete against giants like Fidelity and Schwab, the business model...
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March 15, 2024 • 66 mins
My guest today is Paul Goodrich. Paul has spent his career organizing labor unions and fighting for labor rights. Today, he is the Vice President of Laborers' Union Local 151, a Massachusetts-based labor union for construction workers. In this episode, he makes a persuasive case for why we need labor unions and shows us the nuts and bolts of how they operate. Coming from Wall Street, which doesn't have the best view of Labor unions...
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March 8, 2024 • 60 mins
My guest this week is the Anthony Pompliano, better known as Pomp. Pomp is an investor, entrepreneur and one of the biggest media personalities in the world of crypto. In today's conversation, we talk about Pomp’s early career, his evolution as a capital allocator, and how he views public and private investing today. We also talk about his early career at Facebook, his media business, and of course, Crypto. Please enjoy this conver...
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March 1, 2024 • 60 mins
My guest this week is Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. Today, he takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the R...
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February 23, 2024 • 83 mins
My guest this week is Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital. From making millions through poker before the age of 21, to going viral for an article on negotiation, to being hired personally by Naval Ravikant to be a crypto VC, Haseeb’s life could be a Netflix movie. We dive into that backstory and all he’s learned about the relationship between work, money, and happiness. We also talk about the Bitcoin ETF, Dragonfl...
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February 16, 2024 • 40 mins
My guest today is Edward Woodford, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zero Hash. Zero Hash builds software that allows businesses to launch crypto products quickly, simply, and compliantly. This is Edward’s second startup, and we start with his backstory before exploring crypto's major use cases like payments, tokenization, remittances, and payroll. We also cover the US regulatory landscape, his take on the ecosystem today, and more. Please...
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February 9, 2024 • 54 mins
My guest today is George Robertson. George is a highly interesting and contrarian investor who started on Wall Street way back in 1981. We start this conversation with a few incredible stories from his colorful career. George then makes a compelling case for why the Fed no longer has any power and what’s really happening with the economy. We end the conversation with another provocative claim on the market for US treasuries. Please...
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February 2, 2024 • 50 mins
My guest today is David Kalk. David used to run Peter Thiel’s Macro Fund and is currently the CIO of Reflexive Capital where he spends most of his time managing the Crypto-focussed Liquid Trading fund. We start the conversation by asking where we are in the new regime. We then talk about reflexivity and how it applies in crypto. We also cover his trading process, how he evaluates new tokens, Solana's resurgence, the Bitcoin ETF and...
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January 26, 2024 • 45 mins
Today Matt turns the mic on Eric for the quarterly recap where they talk all things Bitcoin ETF, a strong fourth quarter for 2023, an interesting kick-off to 2024, and Eric's current outlook on the market (anxiety). Please enjoy this episode of Making Markets.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here.
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January 19, 2024 • 57 mins
My guest this week is Mark Dow. Mark started his career as an economist with the US Treasury and the IMF before he joined Wall Street. Today, he is the founder of behavourialmacro.com and runs a fund that combines his skillsets as a trader and an economist. In this discussion, we get into why economists are usually bad investors and how Mark approaches markets. We also cover some provocative ideas - including how Quantitive Easing ...
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