Digital Securities and Consumer Equity: The Revolution and Risks

In this episode, Phil Larmon, Ali Davoudi, and Douglas Borthwick discuss the implications of the new Genius Act and Clarity Act on the economy, specifically focusing on the rise of digital securities and consumer equity - What ouglas calls The Insumer Model. They delve into the potential for stablecoins and digital wallets becoming ubiquitous, transforming how consumers and investors interact. The conversation touches on issues of interoperability among digital security platforms, potential benefits for shareholders in consumer loyalty models, and the challenges and risks companies might face in implementing such systems. Concerns about privacy, liability, and the feasibility of peer-to-peer trading without intermediary platforms are debated, highlighting the complex landscape and the need for more thorough discussion and planning.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:56 The Impact of the Genius Act and Clarity Act

01:58 Understanding Digital Securities and Consumer Models

02:26 Practical Applications and Benefits of Digital Securities

05:01 Challenges and Considerations in Digital Securities

05:29 Future of Payments and Loyalty Programs

08:12 Equity Ownership and Consumer Privacy Concerns

09:21 Debating the Viability of Tokenized Equity

10:54 Potential Issues and Real-World Examples

13:54 The Need for Thoughtful Implementation

24:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

26:30 Costco Gold Purchase Dilemma

27:50 Crypto Arbitrage and Kimchi Premium

28:46 Tokenization and Equity Concerns

30:07 Universal Basic Income and COVID

30:29 Naked Shorting and GameStop

33:10 Digital Securities and NFTs

45:27 Strategic Reserves and National Security

47:58 Fiat Money and Economic Constructs

48:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions

The Rise of Investment Crowdfunding with Yvan De Munck

In this episode of 'Old Men, New Money,' hosts Phil Larmon and Douglas Borthwick interview Yvan De Munck, an expert in investment crowdfunding. Yvan shares his extensive experience in the crowdfunding space, tracing the evolution from early platforms like Lending Club to the current possibilities in investment crowdfunding. He discusses the benefits of using data analytics to predict successful crowdfunding investments and how platforms like CClear.ai can empower individual investors to act like VCs. Yvan also touches on how the industry is set to explode, driven by increased participation, the rise of tokenization, and the potential for investment crowdfunding to rival traditional VC models.

00:00 Introduction and Social Media Promotion

01:03 Interview with Yvan De Munck: Investment Crowdfunding Expert

01:43 Yvan's Journey into Crowdfunding

02:16 The Birth of Lending Club and Marketplace Lending

04:16 Institutionalization of Crowdfunding

07:07 The Rise of Online Lending

09:23 Investment Crowdfunding vs. Venture Capital

10:54 The Role of Data in Crowdfunding Success

12:47 CClear.ai and the Future of Crowdfunding

14:19 Competitive Benchmarking and Market Insights

16:04 The Importance of Data in Crowdfunding

18:47 Capital Pulse Ratings and Offering Insights

25:50 Understanding Platform Incentives

27:15 The Role of Community in Crowdfunding Success

28:04 Examples of Successful Crowdfunding Exits

29:23 Analyzing Crowdfunding Success Rates

32:15 Marketing Strategies for Crowdfunding

33:46 The Importance of Digital Marketing

34:35 Investor Ratings and Metrics

40:55 VC Involvement in Crowdfunding

44:12 The Future of Tokenization and Liquidity

47:23 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Revolutionizing Trucking Finance with Blockchain: A Conversation with Todd Ziegler

In this episode of Old Man, New Money, Ali Davoudi and Douglas Borthwick speak with Todd Ziegler, CEO of TCS Blockchain. Todd explains how TCS is transforming the trucking industry by addressing the high cost of capital, a major problem in the $2 trillion US supply chain. Utilizing blockchain technology, TCS offers faster and cheaper settlements for transportation companies by disintermediating traditional factoring companies. Todd shares his journey from the trucking industry to blockchain, detailing the benefits of their ERC 20 token on the INX platform, and how it significantly reduces costs for truckers. The episode delves into the complexities of factoring, the inefficiencies in current systems, and TCS's innovative solutions, including potential scaling into other industries.

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00:00 Introduction to the Guest and TCS Blockchain

00:59 Todd Ziegler's Background and Entry into Blockchain

02:43 Challenges in the Trucking Industry

04:27 Factoring in the Trucking Industry

10:53 TCS Blockchain's Solution for Truckers

19:10 How TCS Token Works

21:44 Understanding Secondary Market Participation

22:11 Regulatory Environment and Future Incentives

24:15 Factoring Beyond Trucking

24:38 Scaling and Industry Expansion

25:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Factoring

26:59 Acquisition Interest and Market Position

28:15 Blockchain and Digital Assets in B2B Settlement

29:28 Current Operations and Future Plans

31:05 Funding and Capital Management

39:21 Crowdfunding and Token Economics

41:37 Conclusion and Contact Information