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The SALT conference: Crypto big topic on everyone’s mind Episode 9

Episode Summary

Nicole and Sean attended their first in-person conference and what a way to send it! Featuring conversations with Anthony Scaramucci, Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank fame, Matthew Hougan, and Sarah Kunst, this episode focuses on what was top of mind for everyone at the SALT conference: crypto.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you’ll hear conversations with:

  • Anthony Scaramucci about Bitcoin and why advisers must pay attention to crypto
  • Kevin O’Leary about crypto and compliance
  • Matt Hougan on the connection between crypto and advisers
  • Sarah Kunst on tech startups and the current landscape

Related Article:  SALT conference panel demystifies crypto custody concerns

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Guest Bios:  Anthony Scaramucci is Founder and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge focusing on marketing and business development. Prior to founding SkyBridge in 2005, Mr. Scaramucci co-founded investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which was sold to Neuberger Berman, LLC in 2001. Earlier, he was a vice president in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co.

Kevin O’Leary is a famous TV host, investor, and author.  

Matt Hougan, CIO, Bitwise.  Previously CEO at Inside ETFs, Managing Director of Global Finance at Informa. Before that, CEO of ETF.com. Co-authored the CFA Institute’s monograph on ETFs.

Sarah Kunst, Managing Partner, Cleo Capital. Cleo Capital is a thesis-driven fund focused on 3 key areas: The Future of Income, Complicated Consumer, and Decentralized Enterprise. We primarily lead rounds at Pre-Seed, working with amazing founders from day zero.

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