In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with Raphael Zagury, former Wall Street executive and founder of one of the world’s largest private Bitcoin mining companies, to strip Bitcoin of hype and look at it through a real investment lens.

They unpack what Bitcoin actually is, why it exists, and how to think about it as an asset — not a gamble. From hard money and inflation to volatility, portfolio construction, and why “zero allocation” is rarely neutral, this is a grounded Bitcoin 101 for people who want clarity.

If you’ve felt like you should understand Bitcoin by now but don’t — this conversation is for you.

Takeaways:

• Bitcoin doesn’t have to be all or nothing — the real decision is position sizing, not belief.
• Choosing zero Bitcoin is still an active portfolio decision, not a neutral one.
• Bitcoin’s volatility reflects how early it is, not that it lacks legitimacy as an asset.
• When sized correctly, Bitcoin behaves like a long-term diversifier, not a short-term trade.
• You don’t need full conviction to participate — disciplined allocation and time do the heavy lifting.

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Guest Bio:

Raphael Zagury has a wealth of experience in leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship. He was the founder and CFO of OpenCo, where he led multiple capital raise rounds, including a Series D with investors such as SoftBank, IFC, and LTS Investments. He also founded One Partners, a boutique investment banking company. Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Raphael built a career on Wall Street, holding senior positions at Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch as Managing Director, and at Goldman Sachs as Vice President. An avid Bitcoiner and coder, Raphael has contributed to open-source software and, as CIO at Swan Bitcoin, designed Nakamoto Portfolio, a tool that helped many investors understand how Bitcoin fits into asset allocation. He holds an MBA from Yale University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from IBMEC (Brazilian Capital Markets Institute).

Other Links:

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White Paper: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

Author: Satoshi Nakamoto

Published: October 31, 2008

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In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with Rachel Bowie, Royal Correspondent at PureWow, to unpack a surprising truth: the Royal Family’s wealth isn’t unlimited — it’s just exceptionally well structured. Together, they break down how the Royals actually manage money, why diversification and restraint matter more than status, and what high earners can learn from a family that’s built wealth to last for centuries. This conversation reframes what “never running out of money” really looks like — and why systems matter more than income.

Takeaways:

• The Royals don’t rely on one source of money — they rely on structure.
• Lifestyle restraint is intentional — not accidental.
• Inheritance doesn’t guarantee security — structure does.
• Looking wealthy isn’t the same as being financially unshakeable.

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Guest Bio:

Rachel Bowie is Senior Director of Special Projects & Royals for PureWow.com, owned by Gallery Media Group. There, she covers royals and money, of course, but also family, wellness, relationships and more. She's also the former co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royal podcasts by the New York Times, and co-authored a book about the royal family called, Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids.

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A diamond ring is never just a ring. In this episode, Priya unpacks the unspoken double standard around women, power, and symbolism at work, and why the same signal can boost credibility in one setting and undermine ambition in another. Drawing on personal experience and cultural insight, she explores how traditional markers of stability are still interpreted differently for women, especially across corporate and entrepreneurial environments, and asks why women are still expected to signal seriousness through symbols instead of substance.

Takeaways:

• A diamond ring signals very different things depending on who is wearing it, and where.
• In corporate environments, traditional symbols often reinforce credibility; in entrepreneurship, they can unintentionally signal optionality.
• Men’s support systems are read as motivation. Women’s are often read as safety nets.
• The goal isn’t to erase symbols, but to be intentional about the story they tell, and who benefits from that story

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Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.