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Hosted by Brooke Pollack, Managing Partner of 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 about Hutt Capital and the show? Visit www.huttcapital.com
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack welcomes Sam Hallene, investment partner at CMT Digital, a blockchain-focused venture capital firm operating under the broader CMT Group. Brooke and Sam explore current trends in DeFi, stablecoins, DePIN and sector-specific blockchains, along with candid insights into founder relationships, portfol…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Hootie Rashidifard, founder of Hash3, a crypto-focused venture fund. Hootie shares his personal journey from Canaan Partners to launching Hash3, driven by a mission to promote self-sovereignty through decentralized technologies. They explore Hash3’s unique fund structure, investment phil…
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Jakub Rusiecki and David (Social Graph Ventures)
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack welcomes Jakub Rusiecki and David, co-summoners of Social Graph Ventures (SGV), a Web3 social investment vehicle. They discuss their personal journeys into crypto investing, the formation and structure of SGV, and the unique opportunities in Web3 social. The conversation covers SGV’s investmen…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack welcomes Vishwa Naik, co-founder of Anera, a DeFi-focused prime brokerage. Vishwa shares his journey from finance and traditional startups to the world of blockchain, explaining how Anera provides inventory and execution services to institutional traders. They explore the complexities of cross-chai…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack sits down with Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, to explore the firm’s evolution, investment philosophy, and the current and future landscape of blockchain investing. Kyle shares his journey from early tech startups to launching Multicoin, the lessons learned along the way, and the firm…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack interviews Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain Capital. Spencer shares his journey into venture capital, transitioning from sell-side equity research to joining Blockchain Capital nearly a decade ago. The conversation delves into Blockchain Capital’s history, investment strategy, and…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack welcomes Simao Cruz, founding partner of Lightshift Capital. Simao shares insights on building Lightshift as a venture firm and engineering platform focused on early-stage blockchain projects. The discussion delves into Lightshift's origin story, its engineering-driven investment strategy, and…
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack sits down with Nicolas Priem, co-founder of Tioga Capital Partners, to discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain venture investing in Europe. Nicolas shares his background in private equity and his transition to the crypto space, along with insights into Tioga’s strategies in early-stage crypto …
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack speaks with Tracy Li, Managing Partner of Istari Ventures. Tracy shares her journey from being a startup founder in Silicon Valley to building her career in the crypto space with roles at Coinbase and Circle. The conversation explores Istari Ventures’ focus on blockchain-based payments and fin…
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David Feiock (Anagram Ventures) – Why Modular And Monolithic Blockchains Can Coexist
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack speaks with David Feiock, GeneralPartner at Anagram Ventures. David shares his journey from traditional finance to blockchain venture investing, discussing the unique structure and strategy of Anagram Ventures. The conversation explores key topics such as modular blockchains, the intersection …
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Mahesh Ramakrishnan (Escape Velocity) - The How, Why, & What Behind DePIN
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack sits down with Mahesh Ramakrishnan, co-founder of Escape Velocity (EV3), an early-stage venture firm focused on the Deepin sector. Mahesh shares his journey from traditional finance at Apollo to launching EV3, driven by a passion for decentralized infrastructure networks. The conversation expl…
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Baek Kim (Hashed) - Discover How Hashed Operates Across U.S. & Asia Crypto Markets
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Baek Kim, a partner at Hashed. Baek shares his journey from robotics and hackathons to blockchain and discusses Hashed's growth, investment strategies, and the dynamics of the blockchain venture capital landscape across different regions. The conversation also covers Hashed’s focus areas…
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Michael Jordan (DBA) — Unpacking DBA’s Framework for Evaluating Esoteric Blockchain Concepts
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Michael Jordan, co-founder of DBA, an early-stage blockchain venture capital firm focused on infrastructure. Michael shares his unique journey from Galaxy Digital to founding DBA, discussing the firm's research-driven approach, the importance of infrastructure in the blockchain space, an…
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Kevin Williams (Sats Ventures) – Navigating Bitcoin’s DeFi Renaissance & Future
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Kevin Williams, founder of Sats Ventures. Kevin discusses his transition from the Bitcoin Frontier Fund to establishing Sats Ventures, a firm dedicated to early-stage investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation covers the evolving Bitcoin landscape, investment strategies, the …
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Ben Forman (ParaFi) – DeFi, Tokenization, and the Future of Financial Markets
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In this episode, Brooke Pollack interviews Ben Forman, founder of ParaFi Capital. Ben shares his journey from traditional finance to founding ParaFi, an early leader in decentralized finance (DeFi). They discuss the evolution and future of DeFi, the tokenization of real-world assets, and the importance of regulatory clarity in crypto. Ben also high…
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Evgeny Gokhberg (Re7 Capital): Role of DeFi Risk Curators and How Lending Protocols are Evolving
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In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack talks with Evgeny Gokhberg, Managing Partner of Re7 Capital. Evgeny dives into his shift from traditional finance to becoming one of the leading experts in DeFi yield and liquid venture strategies. Key Points From This Episode: Re7 Capital's strategic focus and differentiation Liquidity provisionin…
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Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons (Octu Ventures): The Current Era of Urbit
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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, highlighti…
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Regan Bozman (Lattice): Working with Crypto Founders from Day One
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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…
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Banafsheh Fathieh (Faction): Pioneering Infrastructure for Crypto's Future
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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 prop…
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Logan Jastremski (Frictionless): Why High-Throughput Blockchains Will Win
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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 sig…
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Soona Amhaz (Volt Capital): Venture Capital's Role in Blockchain Evolution
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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 investi…
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Imran Khan (Alliance): Inside the Leading Web3 Accelerator Program
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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…
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Ash Egan (Archetype): Building a Leading Blockchain Venture Firm
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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. …
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Matt Walsh (Castle Island Ventures): Pioneering Blockchain Investments
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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, illum…
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Michael Anderson (Framework Ventures): DeFi, Gaming, and The Evolution of a Global Crypto VC Firm
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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 f…
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Carlos Pereira (Bitkraft): The Future of Blockchain Gaming
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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 discus…
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Steve McKeon (Collab+Currency): Decoding the World of NFTs and Consumer Crypto
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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 Va…
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Joe Eagan (Anagram) on Innovative Venture Structures and the Crypto World
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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…
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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 inve…
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