Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea
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Nick Percoco, Chief Security Officer at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, tells OPTO Sessions why he believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a pivotal role in the future of the industry, and explains how his team is set up to both learn from and respond to new threats.
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Digital insurer Lemonade [LMND] is shaking things up in the insurance sector. Today, Chief Financial Officer Tim Bixby discusses how the insurtech’s understanding of big data and AI is equipping it for long-term success. Enjoy!
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Today, Peter Beck, Founder & CEO of Rocket Lab, discusses his vision for Rocket Lab's future as it solidifies its position as one of the leading forces in the new space age. Beck explains the strategic significance of recently announced government contracts in expanding Rocket Lab's market reach while en...
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Today, Dr. Jeff Ross, Founder and Managing Director of Vailshire Partners and Vailshire Capital Management, joins the show to discuss why he believes the bitcoin price could fall in the aftermath of the halving, before gaining in the second half of 2024 through 2025. Jeff also explains Michael Saylor’s pioneering approach to acquiring bitcoin on ...
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Welcome back to the Big Picture, OPTO's macro show in partnership with MarketReader. Together with Danish economist Jens Nordvig, we explore the potential stock market and broader economic implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. We unpack the macro factors investors are most concerned about: inflation, interest rates, and...
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Autonomous vehicles have the potential to completely overhaul transportation, one of the most fundamental elements of our lives.
Today, Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research at Global X ETFs, will join OPTO Sessions to discuss the opportunities, as well as the safety, regulatory, and technological challenges, facing this rap...
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Today, we are privileged to welcome Jim Rogers, investing legend and co-founder of the Quantum Fund, which famously returned 4200% over just 10 years.
In this episode, Jim discusses the overexuberance that he believes is ramping up in global markets in 2024. One exception to this trend is China, which is going through a period ...
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Novel gene editing techniques, including companion diagnostics, offer increasingly precise avenues for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Today, Arelis Agosto, Senior Healthcare Analyst at Global X ETFs, joins the show to discuss the potential of genomic sequencing approaches to improve healthcare, particularly oncology. Enjoy!
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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Christian Magoon, Founder and CEO of Amplify ETFs, back to the show.
Christian dives into the rapid growth of the cybersecurity industry amid current geopolitical tensions. From AI’s role in boosting the sector to Israel's rise as a tech powerhouse, we discuss how investors can navigate and ...
Today, it's an absolute honour to introduce a very special guest to the show - none other than Cathie Wood, the visionary CEO & CIO of ARK Invest.
Disruptive innovation makes up a sixth of global business value today. ARK predicts 60% by 2030, potentially catapulting its market cap to $220 trillion.
In this episode, Cathie identifies 5 innovation platforms shaping this era of technological convergence, as outlined...
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Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Adam Taggar, founder & host of Thoughtful Money.
Adam discusses his outlook for the US economy for the rest of 2024, offering a “consensus consolidation" of insights gathered from the experts he frequently interviews on his ...
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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments, back to the show.
Dave delves into the growth trajectory of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, collectively dubbed the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks.
With Meta's stock market value recently...
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Welcome back to The Big Picture, OPTO's macro show, in association with MarketReader. In this episode, recorded in our London headquarters, Jens Nordvig, our macro expert and co-host, discusses China's worsening economic landscape, highlighting its growth slowdown, questioning its economic data reliability, and analysing negative trends in F...
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Welcome back to Opto Sessions! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Tejas Dessai, Research Analyst at Global X ETFs, a prominent asset manager overseeing a staggering $51 billion in AUM globally.
In this episode, Tejas discusses the transformative landscapes of robotics, AI, and cybersecurity, s...
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Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck.
In this episode, Matthew dives into the SEC’s recent approval of US spot bitcoin ETFs, sharing his thoughts on the wild price movements post-launch and assessing the significance of th...
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Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Jeff Desjardins, Editor-in-Chief of Visual Capitalist & author of the 2021 book ‘Signals: The 27 Trends Defining the Future of the Global Economy.’
In this episode, Jeff maps out the trajectory of the 'Exponential Age,' spotlighting the impact ...
2023 Special - AI Was This Year’s Paradigm Shift. Here’s What It Means For Global Macro in 2024 | P2
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Welcome back! In the second part of our 2023 special, the spotlight turns to the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy.
As we step into 2024, we chose to reflect on this pivotal theme, drawing insights from thought-provoking interviews with Jeff Booth, technology leader and author of...
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As 2023 comes to a close, a year that witnessed transformative shifts across various industries, there's one theme that stood out— artificial intelligence.
Current forecasts predict that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence could add $16 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
In this y...
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Today, we are revisiting our interview with Dan Tapiero, co-founder, CEO, CIO and managing partner of 1RoundTable Partners & 10T Holdings, a growth equity fund that invests in private companies operating in the digital asset ecosystem (DAE).
In this conversation, Dan explains why he thinks Bitcoi...
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Colin Canfield, Investor Relations Manager at Rocket Lab - as the company gears up for the next flight of its Electron small-scale launch vehicle.
We kick off this episode with an elevator pitch for Rocket Lab, exploring the company's vision as articulated by CEO Peter Beck, "We go t...
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