179 - GameStop, Reddit, and Market Manipulation 2.0
Release Date: 06/13/2024
191 - What Sets Some Immigrants Apart: The Triple Package Theory
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Today’s episode is inspired by a book written by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. It’s called The Triple Package and while it’s received its fair share of criticism, I hope that after listening to my analysis, you’ll be able to appreciate the book’s theory as much as I do! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just , select “Ratings...
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190 - Why ECB Hates Bitcoin
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189 - Why IP Rights and Patents are Irrelevant and Should Be Abolished
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188 - Politics, Confidence, and Success in Compliance
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While I normally choose to keep my political views separate from my professional life, in this episode, I share why forming and defending your own political opinions is a very useful tool that can lead to the development of skills that will be invaluable to you as a financial-industry professional. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple,...
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187 - The Three Most Harmful Addictions: Heroin, Sugar and a Monthly Salary
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Unfortunately, many employers have held onto outdated beliefs about employment and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I share why I agree with Nassim Taleb’s belief that getting a monthly salary (i.e. full-time employment) as opposed to working as a consultant often does more harm than good! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just ,...
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186 - Cancel Culture vs Darryl Cooper
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I am obsessed with free speech and misinformation, so this episode about the attempted “canceling” of Darryl Cooper means a lot to me. Tune in today to hear about Darryl’s podcast episode that caused uproar amongst many of his listeners and my thoughts on the topic. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just , select “Ratings and...
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185 - Setting Goals and Not Achieving Them
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“Having a goal and not reaching it is better than not having a goal at all.” We all know the feeling of disappointment when we set a goal that we are unable to achieve. When this happened to me earlier this year, I reread Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, and in today’s episode, I share the invaluable lessons that it taught me about setting goals and not achieving them. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive...
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184 - The Concept of Nationality and Its Role in Financial Services
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Today, we’re discussing the concept of nationality and its role in financial services. An experience of Ukrainian clients’ of mine was the inspiration for this episode, and I hope it gives you a good understanding of some of the key global financial trends and the unequal impacts they are having on people and countries across the world. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help...
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183 - Pavel Durov, my Soviet Past, and What Still to Expect in 2024
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182 - Why MICA Regulation May Be Bad
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In the latest episode in my ‘From Risk to Rescue' series, I discuss what MICA is, some of its benefits, and why I think the cons outweigh the pros. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just , select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and tell me what your favorite part of the podcast is. Today's episode:...
info_outlineReddit and YouTube star, Roaring Kitty, is being accused (again) of market manipulation by the mainstream media because of his role in the 2021 GameStop saga. In this episode, I explain why I strongly disagree with these claims. This is a topic I am very passionate about and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
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Today's episode:
[00:40] An overview of the topics I will cover in today’s episode.
[01:44] What Reddit and YouTube star, Roaring Kitty, has been accused of (again).
[03:13] Why I disagree with the general sentiment towards Roaring Kitty.
[06:02] The cause of the increased value of GameStop shares in January 2021.
[08:15] The timebomb created during the period after GameStop and how Robinhood responded.
[11:38] Understanding market manipulation (and why I don’t think this is what Roaring Kitty did).
[17:40] Why I agree with how Robinhood reacted in 2021.
[19:12] Unpacking Gary Gensler’s opinion on Roaring Kitty and GameStop.
[21:19] Why I am so passionate about this topic.
[24:52] Please share your thoughts!
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