Funding the Future: An inside look at Web3 & Venture Capital
In this episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of @mvmtmedia speaks with Sam Hallene, investment partner at CMT Digital. They discuss Sam's journey into the Web3 space, the investment thesis of CMT Digital, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the investment world. Sam shares insights on the opportunities and challenges in the DeFi space, the importance of focus for founders, and the evolving political and regulatory landscape surrounding blockchain technology. The conversation also touches on the intersection of AI and blockchain, the significance of stablecoins, and the future of digital assets.
"Blockchain technology is an everything technology."
- Sam (CMT Digital)
W: https://www.cmt.digital
X: @CMT_Digital
X: @samiam2194
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtdigital
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Web3 and CMT Digital
01:29 Sam's Journey into Web3
04:40 CMT Digital's Investment Thesis
08:12 The Rise of DeFi and Its Impact
11:17 Opportunities in the DeFi Space
13:31 Challenges in Fundraising for Web3 Projects
19:23 Learning from Mistakes in Venture Capital
22:30 The Political Landscape and Its Impact on VC
27:05 Regulatory Clarity and Its Importance
32:11 Stablecoins vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies
36:32 The Intersection of AI and Blockchain
39:28 Exciting Developments in Blockchain
45:34 Advice for Founders in the Web3 Space
49:18 Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities
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