Skin in the Game VC Podcast

To the traditional investor, the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating. Luckily, my guest today is an expert in the field and helps us break it all down. If you’ve found yourself wondering about crypto, DeFi, and the blockchain economy, listen in—you may discover this brave new world of finance isn’t quite as complicated as you might think.Join me today as I welcome Rennick Palley, founder and CIO at Stratos Technologies. Rennick is an MIT graduate who started his career on Wall Street before turning his interest toward financial technology. He is also a co-founder of Goldfinch Finance, a decentralized global bank that aims to change the face of investing in businesses. We unravel the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum, the relevancy of blockchain supply and demand, and how we may be looking at a not-so-distant future in which only a few of these new currencies remain relevant. Rennick also expands on the implications of blockchain in regards to global finance, and what that could mean for business finance over the world.Find out how Rennick went from Wall Street to venture capital projects, and how the professional mentoring he gained at a global equity fund helped him get there. Learn why Rennick believes that productivity is driven by technological advances, his view on the pitfalls of consumer banking in the US, and what led him to the world of blockchain and crypto. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsSome Questions Asked: How did you end up at MIT? (4:08)What took you from Wall Street to the world of crypto? (5:56)How would you compare Bitcoin to Ethereum? (10:09)Do you think that we’ll eventually only have a few different cryptocurrencies? (14:06)What is China’s place in all of this? (25:14)What can you tell us about Goldfinch Finance? (29:09)In this episode, you will learn:A bit about Rennick’s professional background (2:14)How Rennick’s beliefs about investment strategy changed over time (4:44)About Rennick’s professional mentor (6:01)The difference between crypto, DeFi, and blockchain (16:20)The implications of a liquid form of currency on the global economy (25:13)The key differences between angel investing and the Goldfinch blockchain system (33:33)Connect with Rennick:Stratos TechnologiesemailLinkedInTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

To the traditional investor, the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating. Luckily, my guest today is an expert in the field and helps us break it all down. If you’ve found yourself wondering about crypto, DeFi, and the blockchain economy, listen in—you may discover this brave new world of finance isn’t quite as complicated as you might think.


Join me today as I welcome Rennick Palley, founder and CIO at Stratos Technologies. Rennick is an MIT graduate who started his career on Wall Street before turning his interest toward financial technology. He is also a co-founder of Goldfinch Finance, a decentralized global bank that aims to change the face of investing in businesses. 


We unravel the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum, the relevancy of blockchain supply and demand, and how we may be looking at a not-so-distant future in which only a few of these new currencies remain relevant. Rennick also expands on the implications of blockchain in regards to global finance, and what that could mean for business finance over the world.


Find out how Rennick went from Wall Street to venture capital projects, and how the professional mentoring he gained at a global equity fund helped him get there. Learn why Rennick believes that productivity is driven by technological advances, his view on the pitfalls of consumer banking in the US, and what led him to the world of blockchain and crypto. 


Listen on Spotify

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Google Podcasts


Some Questions Asked: 

  • How did you end up at MIT? (4:08)
  • What took you from Wall Street to the world of crypto? (5:56)
  • How would you compare Bitcoin to Ethereum? (10:09)
  • Do you think that we’ll eventually only have a few different cryptocurrencies? (14:06)
  • What is China’s place in all of this? (25:14)
  • What can you tell us about Goldfinch Finance? (29:09)


In this episode, you will learn:

  • A bit about Rennick’s professional background (2:14)
  • How Rennick’s beliefs about investment strategy changed over time (4:44)
  • About Rennick’s professional mentor (6:01)
  • The difference between crypto, DeFi, and blockchain (16:20)
  • The implications of a liquid form of currency on the global economy (25:13)
  • The key differences between angel investing and the Goldfinch blockchain system (33:33)


Connect with Rennick:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Skin in the Game VC Podcast?

Florida Funders Managing Partner and "Skin in the Game VC" podcast hosts Saxon Baum & Tom Wallace believes that entrepreneurs are game changers and that the companies they envision, create and build make the world a better place. FLF is a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network that discovers, funds, and builds early-stage technology companies. We combine a $300M+ venture platform with 2,000+ accredited investors to back breakout founders in B2B software, fintech, AI, health care, and cybersecurity. Beyond capital, our team of serial entrepreneurs and investors provides operating expertise, strategic introductions, and a nationwide support network that helps founders win. By unifying venture capital with an engaged investor community, we deliver exceptional outcomes for founders and LPs alike. This podcast was envisioned to educate, connect and activate accredited investors to get skin in the game and invest like a VC.