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Smart Humans explores the world of alternative investments. From Venture to Collectibles, NFTs to Real Estate, Art to Debt and beyond - we discuss a new world of investment opportunities and the catalysts that impact their demand. Join our host Slava Rubin as he talks with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders across the diverse ecosystem. Any data, text, or other content on this page is pr... more

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In this mini-episode of Smart Humans, Vincent co-founders Slava Rubin and Adam Katz preview the year ahead for crypto, particularly Bitcoin, and discuss the rise of stablecoins, and the evolving role of digital asset treasuries and tokenization in th... more

In this mini-episode of Smart Humans, Vincent co-founders Slava Rubin and Adam Katz look back what 2025 brought in the art and collectibles market, and what to watch for in 2026.

Vincent co-founders Slava Rubin and Adam Katz preview the pre-IPO sector, talking about which major companies may IPO and which sectors investors should watch in the upcoming year.

Recorded 11/18/25

Vincent co-founder Slava Rubin and Sacra's Jan-Erik Asplund discuss the rise of prediction markets, focusing on Kalshi and Polymarket. They explore the mechanics of prediction markets, their regulatory landscape, and the competitiv... more

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Arjun Sethi
Co-CEO of Kraken and chairman of Tribe Capital
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Episode: Smart Humans: Kraken co-CEO and Tribe capital founder Arjun Sethi on Bitcoin and the importance of data-driven decision making
Mike Sall
Co-founder and CEO of Heron Finance
Heron Finance
Episode: Smart Humans: Heron Finance CEO and Founder Mike Sall on the world of private credit investing
Tim Draper
Legendary venture capitalist and founder of Draper VC
Draper VC
Episode: Smart Humans: VC Investor Tim Draper on his early investments into iconic companies and the role of Bitcoin in the financial system
Nicole Paulk
Founder and CEO of Siren, changing the way viruses can impact oncology and solve cancer.
Siren Biotechnology
Episode: Smart Humans: Siren Biotechnology's CEO Nicole Paulk on revolutionizing cancer treatment and the current state of the biotech market.
Mark Klein
Founder and CEO of SuRo Capital
SuRo Capital
Episode: Smart Humans: SuRo Capital CEO Mark Klein on the evolution of IPOs, the current market landscape, and the future of private markets.
Blake Hughes
Managing Director of InfraHub Compute
InfraHub Compute
Episode: Smart Humans: InfraHub Compute's Blake Hughes on the potential of real assets and investing in cloud computing hardware
Josh Kampel
From Worth Media, a media company focusing on business and finance
Worth Media
Episode: Smart Humans: Pre-IPO briefing on the AI Landscape with Sacra's Jan-Erik Asplund and Worth Media's Josh Kampel
Marcelo Ballvé
A representative from Sacra discussing Stripe's pre-IPO status and growth.
Sacra
Episode: Smart Humans: 2025 Pre-IPO Briefing on Stripe with Sacra's Marcelo Ballvé
Christine Healey
Founder and CEO of Healey Pre-IPO
Healey Pre-IPO
Episode: Smart Humans: HEALEY PRE-IPO’s Christine Healey on investing in pre-IPO Tech Unicorns in today’s market

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Slava Rubin
Host of Smart Humans, Slava Rubin engages with expert guests to explore alternative investments and related market trends.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!

    This podcast is an incredible resource for all things innovative alternative investments of today! Slava is a knowledgeable and skilled host and each of his conversations with guests is super relevant and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States4 years ago
  • Great info!

    As a newish investor I found this podcasts to give me a ton of new information with most topics being on point for what is important to me in the current market!!! Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jxbbekosihbgn
    United States4 years ago
  • dr. cios

    i don’t know anything about crypto but i loved the mary-catherine lader episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr. cios
    United States4 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    Interesting conversations, sort of like How I Built This but for the alternative investments

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d_ramoray
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliance.

    I’m already feeling smarter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lanishin
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast as a valuable resource for learning about innovative alternative investments.
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Many appreciate the host's knowledge and the relevance of guests' insights to current investment trends.

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Smart Humans: Multicoin Capital founder Kyle Samani on the world of crypto, the significance of the Genius Act and the future of DeFi.
Q: How should listeners consider investing in crypto?
Samani suggests maintaining a long-term perspective and going long on crypto, particularly emphasizing Solana as a substantial beneficiary of current market trends.
Smart Humans: Multicoin Capital founder Kyle Samani on the world of crypto, the significance of the Genius Act and the future of DeFi.
Q: What do you think about the markets right now?
Kyle shares that crypto presents a strong risk-reward opportunity, especially after the passage of the Genius Act.
Smart Humans: Multicoin Capital founder Kyle Samani on the world of crypto, the significance of the Genius Act and the future of DeFi.
Q: How did you get into this world of alternative investments?
Samani recounts his journey, starting from programming as a child, studying finance at NYU, to discovering Ethereum in 2016 and realizing his passion for crypto.
Smart Humans: VC Investor Tim Draper on his early investments into iconic companies and the role of Bitcoin in the financial system
Q: Do you have any public equities holdings?
Most are companies we've backed; I don't own random ETFs.
Smart Humans: Pre-IPO briefing on the AI Landscape with Sacra's Jan-Erik Asplund and Worth Media's Josh Kampel
Q: Are there reliable metrics to determine which AI companies to invest in?
It's important to focus on long-term metrics like gross margin, net dollar retention, and product usage frequency to identify strong investment opportunities in AI.

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A prominent focus is placed on the diverse landscape of alternative investments, encompassing a wide array of topics from venture capital and collectibles to real estate, art, and digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The engaging discussions feature industry experts and thought leaders who share valuable insights on investment strategies, market trends, and the catalysts that influence demand within these unconventional sectors. The content is tailored to those interested in exploring innovative investment opportunities, as well as those looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of alternative investing.

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1. Arjun Sethi
2. Mike Sall
3. Tim Draper
4. Nicole Paulk
5. Mark Klein
6. Blake Hughes
7. Josh Kampel
8. Marcelo Ballvé

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