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    S2 EP65: Dcentral with Lloyd Nelson

    S2 EP65: Dcentral with Lloyd Nelson

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Lloyd Nelson from ONXDC network, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss private investing.

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Lloyd Nelson

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP64: Dcentral with Oliver Gale

    S2 EP64: Dcentral with Oliver Gale

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Oliver Gale, CEO of Panther Protocol, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss web3.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Oliver Gale

    Serial entrepreneur and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pioneer with 9 years experience building blockchain projects, involved in policy making discussions and thought leadership at the United Nations, ITU, MIT, Columbia University, the IMF, and numerous central banks and governments.

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP63: Dcentral with Alexsandra Guerra

    S2 EP63: Dcentral with Alexsandra Guerra

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Alexsandra Guerra, Co-Founder & Head of Demand at Nori, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss climate change, carbon emission & NFT.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Alexsandra Guerra

    While growing up in Miami FL, Alexsandra learned of the real impacts that climate change could have on our lives. Driven by a deep sense of urgency to prevent the pending disasters of sea-level rise on the place she loved and called home, Alexsandra explored carbon removal, thermodynamics, sustainable energy, and smart grid technology throughout her career. She worked at Southern California Edison before giving into her entrepreneurial nature and joining an amazingly talented team of founders at Nori with the joint mission of reversing climate change through enabling global-scale carbon removal and storage. Her current focus is customer discovery for buyers of carbon removal, looking at the various market trends and forces driving global adoption of carbon removal both including and beyond the corporate sector.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani & Irene Ramsay

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP62: Dcentral with Lou Kerner & Driana Pommier

    S2 EP62: Dcentral with Lou Kerner & Driana Pommier

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Lou Kerner, Founder of CryptoOracle Collective, & Driana Pommier, Marketing Director at Fintech.TV, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss crypto & blockchain.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Lou Kerner & Driana Pommier

    Lou Kerner has been focused on crypto 24/7 since seeing the crypto light on June 29, 2017. Lou is a partner at Blockchain Coinvestors, a crypto fund-of-funds, and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors Acquisition Corp., a crypto-focused SPAC. Lou's also a community builder, most noted for starting CryptoMondays, the largest crypto Meetup group in the world.

    Driana Pommier is the Head of Marketing for Digital Assets & Sustainable Development at Fintech.TV, the trusted network for investors, businesses, entrepreneurs, governments, and thought-leaders, providing the latest interviews, headline news, and special broadcasts from our global team of hosts, contributors, and distinguished influencers. 

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP61: Dcentral with Gennaro D'Urso

    S2 EP61: Dcentral with Gennaro D'Urso

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Gennaro D'Urso, Founder of Genetic Networks, joined our host, Nicole Hajj, to discuss blockchain.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Gennaro D'Urso

    Gennaro D'Urso, Ph.D., is the founder of Genetic Networks, a technology company that is revolutionizing how drugs are mapped to genetic modules to expedite the development of new treatments. Gennaro launched Genetic Networks in 2015 with a team of world-renowned researchers, including Nobel laureate Leland Hartwell.

    Our Host: Nicole Hajj

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP60: Dcentral with Amanda Keay & Chauncey St. John

    S2 EP60: Dcentral with Amanda Keay & Chauncey St. John

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Amanda Keay, Business Development Manager at Angel Protocol & Chauncey John, CEO of Angel Protocol, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss web3 & social impact.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Amanda Keay & Chauncey St. John

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP59: Dcentral with Blake Lezenski

    S2 EP59: Dcentral with Blake Lezenski

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Blake Lezenski, Program Manager - Farfetch Dream Assembly Base Camp at Outlier Ventures, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss NFT.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Blake Lezenski

    Blake leads the execution of the Farfetch Dream Assembly Base Camp program and trains program associates while guiding a cohort of 8 startups. Blake also established best practices in building program-specific deal flow and unique domain insights into what makes a web3 luxury fashion project successful long-term. He oversees various key strategic partnerships with Outlier Ventures and the relationship with Farfetch.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP58: Dcentral with Juan Uribe & Kay Saptuareta

    S2 EP58: Dcentral with Juan Uribe & Kay Saptuareta

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Juan Uribe & Kay Saptuareta, Co-Founders at White Elephant Enterprise, joined our host, Nicole Hajj, to discuss web3 & the metaverse.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Juan Uribe & Kay Saptuareta

    Our Host: Nicole Hajj

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP57: Dcentral with Austin Childs & Dan Lopez

    S2 EP57: Dcentral with Austin Childs & Dan Lopez

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Austin Childs, Co-Founder/CEO of Neural, & Dan Lopez, Chief Engineering Officer of Neural, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss global well-being, health & blockchain.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Austin Childs & Dan Lopez

    Austin Childs implemented over $60M in direct operational savings for health systems nationwide. His areas of expertise include Financial Planning, Debt Capacity Modeling, Health System Capital Allocation Strategic Investment Prioritization, Healthcare Real Estate, Ambulatory Footprint Development, and both Outpatient and Inpatient Operations.

    With over 20 years of executive and technology leadership experience, Dan Lopez is a seasoned startup and open-source veteran with domain expertise in large-scale distributed systems for M2M and IoT, big data analytics, and consumer web. He has built award-winning consumer-facing technology and applications from the International Space Station to Times Square. 

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP56: Dcentral with Soufia Trabelsi

    S2 EP56: Dcentral with Soufia Trabelsi

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Soufia Trabelsi, Head of Web3 Gaming at Ledgerlink Labs, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss all things game-fi & creator economy.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Soufia Trabelsi

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP55: Dcentral with Paula Reina

    S2 EP55: Dcentral with Paula Reina

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Paula Reina, Founder of Audiochain, joined our host, Irene Ramsay, to discuss the creator economy, music & blockchain.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Paula Reina

    Paula Reina has been in the blockchain and tech space for 10 years. She is the founder of Audiochain, Inc., a music blockchain platform for music rights and other areas within the music industry. She has been in the music business for over 18 years and has worked with Interscope Records, Def Jam Records, The Musicland Group, and Velvet Rhythm Ent. in the artist development, music rights management, marketing, radio, and artist management sector.

    Our Host: Irene Ramsay

    Irene is Linqto's strategy director. Her background is working in strategy for high-growth tech companies focusing on blockchain both in the US and the UK. Previously Irene worked in private equity in origination and in the before times she was a tech journalist covering VC, PE and startups. Irene loves discerning trends, connecting unexpected dots and having in-depth conversations with brilliant minds all over the world about technology and philosophy. Irene studied French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, English Literature at Queen Mary University London and managerial finance at LSE, London.

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP54: Dcentral with Nathan Hatzfeld

    S2 EP54: Dcentral with Nathan Hatzfeld

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Nathan Hatzfeld, business developer at Syscoin, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss blockchain infrastructure.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Nathan Hatzfeld

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP53: Dcentral with Michael Huynh & Eric Spivak

    S2 EP53: Dcentral with Michael Huynh & Eric Spivak

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Michael Huynh, Co-Founder & COO of Dcentral & Eric Spivak, CEO of Urconduit, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss Dcentral & Crypto.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Michael Huynh & Eric Spivak

    Michael is currently the Chief Operating Officer at DCENTRAL Global INC and focuses on bridging the gaps between the industry and events to connect the right speakers, leaders, and builders to help develop more collaborative efforts to expand the Web3 ecosystem.

    Erica is a successful entrepreneur & founder of three prominent music industry machines. He's also the CEO of urconduit - an award-winning, truly creative, creative agency & marketing firm.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP52: Dcentral with Budd White

    S2 EP52: Dcentral with Budd White

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Budd White, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Tacen, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss security, encryption, and workflow technologies behind crypto.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Budd White

    Budd is passionate about solving issues in the financial system with blockchain, smart contracts, and distributed ledgers. He has spent his career working with high-growth and early-stage startups, building technology for financial institutions, government organizations, and F500 companies. He has became an expert in developing/deploying b2b products and working with security, privacy, encryption, and workflow technologies.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP51: Dcentral with Jonathan Blanco

    S2 EP51: Dcentral with Jonathan Blanco

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Jonathan Blanco, Founder & CEO/CTO of Niftmint, joined out host, Karim Nurani, to discuss Niftmint.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Jonathan Blanco

    Jonathan G. Blanco is the Founder and CEO of TF Labs, a Startup, Media, and Management Consulting Agency leading Branding, Marketing, Product, and Technology for growth companies and Enterprise Corporations, offering full application development for startups and companies, and development services for Wix, Shopify, and Wordpress. TF Labs services also include agency Bitcoin, Blockchain, and NFT corporate strategy and development, services in growth marketing, social media, and podcasting and events, leading engagement across TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, and app stores.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP50: Dcentral with Ty Greenfield

    S2 EP50: Dcentral with Ty Greenfield

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Ty Greenfield("The Mayor"), the host of the "NFT and Chill", joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss what's going on in the NFT space.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Ty Greenfield

    Ty is the host and creator of NFT and Chill, one of Web3's most listened-to and trusted podcasts, that was nominated "Best NFT Media" at the NFT NYC Awards 2022.

    He's also a Web3 Consultant helping projects, companies, and brands find their way in web3. I've held just about every front-end position, from community manager, Discord admin, and project manager to social media manager, helping build a number of successful and thriving communities in the space. 

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP49: Dcentral with Asia Lee

    S2 EP49: Dcentral with Asia Lee

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Asia Lee, one of America's most effective marketing/branding experts, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss health and well-being.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 6-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these three days, we'll dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://l.linqto.com/6kltj0

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Asia Lee

    Asia Lee is much more than a talented and widely recognized artist. She is one of America's most effective marketing/branding experts. She introduced and spearheaded the national distribution of such ground breaking products as the highly popular Digital Frame, developing ongoing solid relations with large retailers and specialty stores and on-line marketers and with the media.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP48: NFTExpoverse with Kade Vu & Chuck Russell

    S2 EP48: NFTExpoverse with Kade Vu & Chuck Russell

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Chuck Russell, Co-Founder of A-Nation, and Kade Vu, Founder of A-NATION, joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss how the crypto ecosystem is changing the film industry.

    We will be hosting our Global Investor Conference on Dec 7-8th, 2022, VIRTUALLY. Across these two days, we will dissect concepts with brilliant minds, sift through entangled concepts, and have in-depth, immersive, enjoyable, informative, and extremely important conversations. 

    Click here to signup and learn more: https://bit.ly/3TAGAl7

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Chuck Russell & Kade Vu

    Chuck Russell is the Co-founder, Producer, Writer, Director & Special Advisor of A-NATION. He is a renowned Hollywood producer, director & writer with over 25 years of experience making blockbuster hits. Some of his most recognizable work includes hits like Nightmare on Elm Street 3, The Mask, Scorpion King, and Collateral.

    Kade Vu is the Founder, Actor, Producer & Writer of A-NATION. He's also a blockchain lead dev entrepreneur, action actor, martial artist, and boxing champion. Born in a refugee camp in the Philippines due to his parents escaping the Vietnam War, the world blessed him with life instead of death. His parents endured the hardship of leaving all that they knew to traverse an unknown path in hopes of a better future; this path forced Kade to truly know and understand what hardship and triumph look like as he leveraged them to empower A-NATION. 

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP47: NFTExpoverse with Rainer Hosch

    S2 EP47: NFTExpoverse with Rainer Hosch

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Rainer Hosch, the photographer, artist, and creator of "52 Icons NFT", joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss art & NFTs.

    Linqto Learn is back with its Women Investor Series on October 20th to talk about what women are doing differently when they lead with Jennifer Kenny. 

    Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3gabu4A

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Rainer Hosch

    Rainer Hosch is a world-class photographer who grew up in Josefstadt in Vienna, Austria, before studying photography and moving to the State. He created the NFT collection "52icons" dedicated to his father, Heinz Hosch. Heinz, a photographer and war journalist who risked his in war zones such as Vietnam and Western Africa, has inspired Rainer in truly remarkable ways. When he unexpectedly passed away, aged 52, Rainer decided to keep his father's camera and continue his father's legacy. Rainer's advertising and editorial clients include ESPN, The Magazin, ISSUE, The Hollywood Reporter, L'Uomo Vogue, Billboard, The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, and more.

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.

    S2 EP46: NFTExpoverse with Matt Fortnow

    S2 EP46: NFTExpoverse with Matt Fortnow

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode, Matt Fortnow, an entrepreneur & the author of "The NFT Handbook", joined our host, Karim Nurani, to discuss legal issues surrounding NFTs and how to navigate them. 

    Linqto Learn is back with its Women Investor Series on October 20th to talk about what women are doing differently when they lead with Jennifer Kenny. 

    Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3gabu4A

    EPISODE NOTES

    Today's Guest: Matt Fortnow

    In 1996, Matt co-founded Commissioner.com, the internet's first fantasy sports service. He grew the company, which created fantasy sports games for the NFL, Major League Baseball, CBS SportsLine, and several others, as well as international games for soccer and cricket, and later sold the company to CBS Sports, which still runs its products today. Since the sale of Commissioner.com, Matt has been consulting entrepreneurs and has been involved in various startups as an investor or advisor. In 2016 he dove into the world of blockchain, doing business development for GameCredits, and arranged a deal between GameCredits and FanDuel. Matt is the co-founder of Blockchain Guys, a premier blockchain and cryptocurrency consultancy. He has become increasingly enamored by digital art and non-fungible tokens since the original CryptoKitties. In 2020 he started Power Up NFTs, a full-service NFT development and consulting company, which has created the official NFTs for iconic brands such as The Three Stooges. Matt is the author of The NFT Handbook (Wiley, Oct. 2021), a complete guide on how to create, sell and buy NFTs. An amazon bestseller, the book is now available in over ten languages. 

    Our Host: Karim Nurani

    Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer at Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. The Global Investor Podcast host - Karim, has 30 years of experience in new business development, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

    As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and an investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures, and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to launch and develop markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, etc CannaTech, AR and V.R., and more. 

    Find Karim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimnurani/ 

    Find Linqto at www.linqto.com 

    Join us at the next GIC at GlobalInvestorConference.com

    This podcast and related links are for education and entertainment purposes only. Linqto does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of any links and information provided in correlation with this podcast. Any action taken by the listener or reader, which is based upon the information provided in the podcast or related links, is strictly at the individual's risk.