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Clock Builders vs. Time Tellers | AI Workflows, Macro Markets & Bitcoin 2026
May 26, 2026
50m 45s
The Man in the Arena" — Eddy Connors, Co-Founder & CEO of Goodie Bag | EP. 54
May 25, 2026
59m 48s
The Hidden Pattern Linking Argentina's Currency Collapse, Music Industry, and Bitcoin
Apr 30, 2026
1h 13m 57s
Agentic Finance: Building AI Analysts for the Debasement Trade Era — with Vlad Stanev of Quantly
Nov 1, 2025
1h 00m 39s
Between Markets and Masterpieces Debby Goan on Breaking Barriers and Blending Worlds
Oct 16, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/26/26 | Clock Builders vs. Time Tellers | AI Workflows, Macro Markets & Bitcoin 2026✨ | AI workflowsmacro markets+3 | — | Claude CodeBitcoin+3 | — | AIBitcoin+6 | — | 50m 45s | |
| 5/25/26 | The Man in the Arena" — Eddy Connors, Co-Founder & CEO of Goodie Bag | EP. 54✨ | food wastefood affordability+5 | Eddy Connors | Goodie BagCU Boulder Leeds+1 | New York CityWisconsin | surplus fooddiscounted food+7 | — | 59m 48s | |
| 4/30/26 | The Hidden Pattern Linking Argentina's Currency Collapse, Music Industry, and Bitcoin✨ | currency collapsemusic industry+3 | — | BitcoinNapster+1 | Argentina | Argentinacurrency collapse+5 | — | 1h 13m 57s | |
| 11/1/25 | Agentic Finance: Building AI Analysts for the Debasement Trade Era — with Vlad Stanev of Quantly✨ | Agentic FinanceAI Analysts+3 | Vlad Stanev | Quantly | — | agentic financeAI analysts+3 | — | 1h 00m 39s | |
| 10/16/25 | Between Markets and Masterpieces Debby Goan on Breaking Barriers and Blending Worlds✨ | financetechnology+4 | Debby Goan | American Stock ExchangeTwo Sigma+2 | Stillwater, OklahomaTexas+1 | Debby GoanAmerican Stock Exchange+5 | — | 1h 03m 53s | |
| 10/8/25 | Quant Pioneers & The Battle: Bartt Kellermann on Shaping the Future of Systematic Investing✨ | systematic investingquantitative innovation+3 | Bartt Kellermann | Global Capital Acquisition | — | systematic investingquantitative finance+5 | — | 35m 47s | |
| 10/2/25 | Aaron Brown: Quantitative Risk, Crypto, and the "Wrong Number" Revolution | New Barbarians Podcast✨ | quantitative riskcrypto+4 | Aaron Brown | bitcoincrypto+3 | — | quantitative riskcrypto+5 | — | 1h 20m 12s | |
| 9/15/25 | Generative AI in Investment Mgmt: Value Investor's Perspective w/ Ehsan Ehsani | New Barbarians #035✨ | Generative AIInvestment Management+4 | Ehsan Ehsani | Crescendo PartnersColumbia Business School+2 | — | Generative AIValue Investing+4 | — | 1h 03m 51s | |
| 9/8/25 | New Barbarians Podcast #034 | Next Gen Quant Data with Charlie Marin, CEO of Quanted✨ | quantitative datainvesting+4 | Charlie Marin | QuantedAmazon+6 | — | quant dataAI agents+5 | — | 1h 13m 38s | |
| 8/21/25 | DeFi, On-Chain Truth, and the Petrodollar 2.0✨ | DeFidigital assets+5 | Michael Nadeau | The DeFi ReportMIT+6 | — | DeFidigital assets+5 | — | 1h 08m 21s | |
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| 8/14/25 | Institutions Are Coming for Bitcoin — UTXO’s Loren Asmus Explains How | In this episode of The New Barbarians Podcast, Mark Connors and Bill Mann sit down with Loren Asmus, Head of Capital Formation at UTXO Management, to break down how institutional investors and corporate treasuries are accelerating Bitcoin adoption.From Bitcoin’s 13-year record as the best-performing asset, to the rise of Bitcoin Treasury companies like MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet, Loren explains why large pools of capital are now a critical driver of BTC’s next phase — and how UTXO is positioning to capture that growth.We also explore:Why Bitcoin beats gold as a store of value in the 21st centuryThe macro backdrop: USD weakness, Fed policy & market leadershipSpot BTC vs. ETFs — control vs. convenienceGlobal proof of concept & Japan’s unique market dynamicsRisks like premium-to-NAV compression in bear marketsThe “signal” that draws investors into Bitcoin from all corners of the market🎙 Episode highlights include the BTC Inc. growth story, global conference strategy, and why corporate balance sheets could be the “valve” that takes Bitcoin from $100K to millions.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Podcast Mission02:05 – Bitcoin’s Track Record vs. Other Asset Classes05:15 – From Institutional Consulting to UTXO Management08:40 – BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine & Global Conferences14:10 – The “Signal” That Draws People to Bitcoin17:35 – Spot Bitcoin vs. ETFs — Control vs. Convenience21:55 – Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Digital Store of Value Case26:42 – The Corporate Bitcoin Playbook32:08 – Risks & Premium-to-NAV Compression36:55 – Global Proof of Concept & Japan’s Unique Market42:18 – Macro Backdrop & Market Leadership47:30 – The Next Phase: Large Pools of Capital & Corporate Adoption#Bitcoin #BTC #InstitutionalInvesting #BitcoinTreasury #DigitalAssets #Macro #CryptoInvesting #FinancePodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | Tradesmen's Collective: Fixing the Trades with Tech, Transparency & Boots-on-the-Ground | "This is a $600 billion market that no one pays attention to."In Episode 31 of The New Barbarians Podcast, Bill Mann and Mark Connors are joined by Jonathan Small, founder and CEO of The Tradesmen Collective, and Ed McManus, Director of Investor Relations. Together, they explore how this mission-driven startup is revolutionizing the $500+ billion construction and home renovation industry.From years of getting stiffed as a master electrician, Jonathan built a platform to eliminate theft, payment delays, and broken trust in the trades. The solution? Transparent milestone-based contracts, integrated escrow services, and a network that protects both contractors and homeowners — all with a blue-collar ethos and white-collar execution.Bill and Mark also dive into macro updates — from Bitcoin and Nvidia leading global returns to the U.S. debt explosion and inflationary fallout. Along the way, they explore how The Tradesmen Collective could evolve into a Web3-native smart contract ecosystem, combining the ethos of blockchain with real-world utility.Whether you're a hedge fund manager, startup founder, or homeowner tired of being burned, this episode is a blueprint for disruption — in steel-toe boots.Tradesmens Collective Website: https://www.thetradesmens.com/Iphone App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-tradesmens-collective/id6739975427Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradesmensRelibuildWebsite: https://www.relibuild.com/Iphone App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relibuild/id6737809386Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.relibuildv4.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the New Barbarians Podcast02:09 Market Insights and Economic Trends11:35 The Tradesman's Collective: Revolutionizing the Construction Industry22:26 Challenges in the Construction Sector34:33 Raising Capital and Pitching to Investors51:36 Future Plans and Industry Impact#NewBarbariansPodcast #TradesmenCollective #ConstructionTech #BlueCollarInnovation #FintechForContractors #SmartContracts #EscrowSolutions #HomeRenovationFraud #Bitcoin #Nvidia #MacroTrends #GoldVsDollar #AIandFinance #StartupJourney #DisruptiveTech #LaborEconomics #BlockchainForTrades #VCFunding #WorkBootsAndWeb3 #FairfieldStartups #RealWorldUseCases | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | New Barbarians Podcast Episode #30: Michael Magoulias Publishing, Power, and the Future of Ideas | What happens when a meme stock short squeeze meets a 3-million-paper research archive? In Episode 30 of The New Barbarians Podcast, Bill Mann and Mark Connors sit down with Michael Magoulias, Commercial Director at SSRN (Social Science Research Network), to explore how early-stage academic research is shaping markets, technology, regulation—and your portfolio.From short interest factors and retail-driven squeezes to AI-curated research workflows and the philosophy of Plato, this episode traverses the evolving relationship between ideas, capital, and power. Michael reveals why SSRN is a leading indicator for innovation, and how ideas—when identified early—can become alpha-generating strategies long before they hit peer-reviewed journals.The conversation dives deep into:- The shrinking alpha window after publication (McLean & Pontiff’s “Does Academic Research Destroy Stock Return Predictability?”)- Meme stocks, short squeezes, and Reddit as a market force- SSRN as a “research data” source for investors- Societal impact, metadata, and how research is influencing regulators, journalists, and CEOs- C.S. Lewis, Plato, and what it means to chase “ideal forms” in investingWhether you're a hedge fund quant, academic, journalist, or just someone looking to peer behind the curtain of financial innovation—this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: New Barbarians Podcast - https://substack.com/@newbarbarians 📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN Pracitioner Quant Research - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - thenewbarbarianspodcast (@thenewbarbpod) / XChapters00:00 Character Development in Acting01:10 Introduction to SSRN and Academic Insights02:51 Market Trends and Short Interest Factors07:29 The Role of Data in Financial Markets14:34 The Impact of Legislation on Market Dynamics18:09 The Evolution of Academic Publishing24:54 The Value of Ideas vs. Data30:21 Exploring the Influence of Literature on Investment32:35 The Role of Research in Academic and Corporate Spheres35:40 Metrics and Impact of Research Publications39:05 Understanding Societal Impact in Research42:28 Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practice45:46 The Evolution of Ideas and Financial Exploration49:15 Challenges in Modern Research Publishing#NewBarbariansPodcast #SSRN #MichaelMagoulias #AcademicAlpha #QuantResearch #ShortInterest #MemeStocks #FactorInvesting #LeadingIndicator #OpenAccess #FinancialResearch #SocietalImpact #AIinFinance #CognitiveAlpha #IdeasThatMatter #AcademicPublishing #Plato #CSLewis #DigitalAssets #QuantitativeFinance #EarlyStageResearch #BillMann #MarkConnors #FinancePhilosophy | — | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | New Barbarians Podcast | Episode #029 | Recap & Reset: Macro Shifts, Ethereum's Spike, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Gambit & The Coming Stablecoin Tsunami | AI & Bitcoin continue to dominate the investment landscape. In Episode 29, Bill Mann and Mark Connors go it alone for a mid‑year gut‑check on markets and macro. The hosts unpack the past few weeks’ volatility – from why Ethereum was the only major asset to break into the 95th percentile for returns to how “risk‑on” sentiment has left value stocks lagging. They dig into the dashboards built by their intern team to tease out why scarcity assets like gold and Bitcoin are leading global equities, explore the intersection of growth and quality factors with the AI/crypto boom, and reflect on seven months of podcasting.The conversation then moves to the macro world: Mark explains MicroStrategy’s transformation into a Bitcoin treasury and how it now rivals NVIDIA for performance, before dissecting America’s debt ceiling farce, the resumption of heavy Treasury issuance and the looming prospect of a rate‑cutting volatility event. They explore new stablecoin legislation nicknamed the “Genius Act,” argue that regulated dollar‑backed coins could unleash trillions of dollars of demand for U.S. T‑bills, and debate how young investors should approach custody and risk in digital assets. A listener Q&A on macro risk and some lighthearted pop‑culture references round out this lively, data‑rich check‑in. 🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN Pracitioner Quant Research - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - thenewbarbarianspodcast (@thenewbarbpod) / X00:00 Podcast Reflection and Overview03:04 Market Trends and Economic Insights05:36 The Role of Data and Technology in Trading08:40 Global Equity Performance and Monetary Policy11:00 AI, Digital Assets, and the Magnificent 713:20 Quality vs. Growth in Investment15:52 MicroStrategy's Unique Capital Strategy21:01 Understanding Bitcoin's Market Dynamics25:24 The Evolution of Investment Strategies29:01 Understanding the Debt Ceiling Dynamics33:30 The Role of Stablecoins in Modern Finance35:42 Investment Insights for the Next Generation41:12 Macro Economic Trends and Predictions#Macro #Bitcoin #Ethereum #MicroStrategy #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #AI #USDebt #Investing | — | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | 🎙️ The Network Effect: Jennifer Murphy on the AI & Digital Asset Era That’s 50 Years in the Making | In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Murphy, veteran investor and CIO of Runa Digital Assets, to explore why today’s AI and crypto revolutions aren’t sudden — they’re the culmination of decades of technological evolution.With over 30 years in the investment world, from working alongside Bill Miller at Legg Mason to leading at Franklin Templeton and now pioneering in digital assets, Jennifer brings a rare long-view perspective. She walks us through how the Information Age is reaching its end, how AI and crypto are shaping the next cycle, and why volatility, decentralization, and information asymmetry present enormous opportunities — not just challenges.Where to Find Jennifer- RunaDigitalAssets.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-murphy-4810a6b/- X/Twitter: @JenniferWMurph2- Website: https://www.runadigitalassets.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro & Context SettingIntroducing Runa Digital Assets and the big-picture links between AI, crypto, and macro forces.01:17 - Scorecards & Market RotationBitcoin leads over 5 years; Mark explores sector shifts and treasury Bitcoin plays.05:10 - Bitcoin Volatility: Feature or Flaw? Jennifer sees Bitcoin's volatility as upside, not risk—and institutions are catching on.08:10 - TradFi to Digital: Valuation Re-thinksBill recounts shifting from risk-averse quant to Bitcoin believer after seeing the data.12:35 - Network Effects & Altcoin RealismJennifer discusses how ETH and BTC treasury firms are leading this cycle—not altcoins.14:59 - Sector Strategy in Digital AssetsRuna’s framework for investing across six crypto sectors, from DeFi to entertainment.16:54 - Coinbase, Miners & the Equitization of CryptoRuna adds crypto-exposed equities to its mix, riding structural shifts in the space.25:11 - Raising Capital in CryptoNo "crypto bucket" yet: Jennifer compares the challenge to early small-cap investing.29:54 - Jennifer’s Origin Story & Bill Miller’s InfluenceHow a formative experience with Bill Miller shaped her lens on long-term investing.37:23 - Enter Carlotta Perez: A New Tech AgeJennifer explains why AI and crypto signal the next 50-year tech cycle.46:01 - Research Habits & Managing NoiseDaily rituals, dashboards, and "free-range time" keep the Runa team grounded and creative.51:16 - Info Asymmetry, Twitter & Finding AlphaCrypto markets still offer info edge—if you know where (and how) to look.54:35 - Understanding Bitcoin: Books & Custody AdviceBook recs, custody tools, and the golden rule: know why you own it.1:00:18 - Institutional Clients & Long-Term ConvictionRuna's LPs rarely panic—they read the research and play the long game.1:04:20 - Where to Find JenniferReach Jennifer via RunaDigitalAssets.com, LinkedIn, and her quiet presence on X.Website: https://www.runadigitalassets.com/X" @JenniferWMurph2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-murphy-4810a6b/#JenniferMurphy #DigitalAssets #CryptoInvesting #Bitcoin #Ethereum #AIRevolution #CarlotaPerez #Fintech #RunaDigitalAssets #NetworkEffect #MacroTrends #Web3#InvestingWisdom #LongTermThinking #ValueInvesting | — | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | Reimagining Venture Capital Through Impact Investing | Chris Maher on Disability Innovation | In Episode 27 of The New Barbarians Podcast, hosts Bill Mann and Mark Connors welcome Chris Maher, founder of Samaritan Partners, a venture capital fund focused on impact investing in disability innovation.Chris shares how his journey as a parent, tech CEO, and former D1 coach led to launching a fund that bridges purpose and profit — backing startups that empower the disability community with scalable, meaningful solutions. From AI-powered accessibility tools to inclusive travel platforms, this conversation explores how venture capital can create real-world change while still aiming for strong returns.You’ll also hear macro insights on global markets, central bank shifts, and how digital assets and AI are reshaping the financial landscape.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/A...📜 SmartKarma - Chris Rosa -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/c...📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/w...Twitter - The New Barbarians - https://x.com/thenewbarbpodTwitter - Mark Connors -- https://x.com/riskdimensions⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Intro to The New Barbarians Podcast on Disruptive Finance01:10 - Meet Chris Maher: VC Investor, Disability Advocate, and Coach02:45 - Market Trends: AI Stocks, Central Bank Moves & Global Uncertainty06:45 - Bitcoin, Gold & German Equities: Q2 2025 Asset Class Review09:40 - Why Chris Launched Samaritan Partners: VC for Disability Innovation13:30 - Disability Economy Explained: 1.5 Billion People & Untapped Potential17:00 - Can Impact Venture Capital Deliver Market Returns?21:00 - For-Profit vs Nonprofit: Building Scalable Social Impact Businesses25:45 - From D1 Basketball Coach to CEO: Leadership Lessons from the Court30:15 - Career Reinvention: Finding Purpose, Fulfillment & Startup Inspiration36:45 - Mentorship & Mental Resilience for Founders & Entrepreneurs42:30 - Disability Tech Startups: Be My Eyes, Wheel the World & Inclusive AI56:00 - How to Connect with Chris Maher & Learn More About Samaritan Partners🔗 Links & Resources:💼 Samaritan Partners – https://samaritanpartners.com🎧 Investing in Accessibility Podcast – https://www.investinginaccessibility....🔗 Connect with Chris Maher on LinkedIn – / chrismaher1 #ImpactInvesting #DisabilityInnovation #PurposeDrivenVC #AccessibleTech | — | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Systematic Global Macro: Data, AI, and Models Are Reshaping Investing | New Barbarians AI Agent #05 | What happens when human intuition meets data-driven precision? In this deep-dive short from The New Barbarians Podcast, Mark Connors breaks down the seismic shift toward systematic global macro investing. From yield curve twists to easing trade tensions, from ARIMA and GARCH models to machine learning and relative value trades, this episode explores how investors are using rules-based systems to navigate today's complex markets. Learn how macro regimes, sector sensitivities, AI, and econometrics converge to generate alpha — and why discretion still matters in the age of automation.Link to the Paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5279491Link to Freely-Available Python Model:https://colab.research.google.com/drive/16bh8mX5KRHKCL-dXIOlSDmZsDIJQ9R3c#SystematicMacro #GlobalMacro #QuantInvesting #DiscretionaryVsSystematic #Macroeconomics #QuantitativeFinance #MachineLearning #YieldCurve #FactorInvesting #PortfolioConstruction #NewBarbariansPodcast #MarkConnors #DataDrivenInvesting #BehavioralFinance #AIinFinance #AlphaGeneration #RegimeAnalysis #RiskManagement #EconometricModels #DeepLearningInMacro | — | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Barbarians with Bandwidth: Why Christina Qi Left the Hedge Fund World to Reinvent Data | In Episode 26 of the New Barbarians Podcast, Bill Mann and Mark Connors sit down with Christina Qi, co-founder and CEO of Databento, for an unfiltered conversation about her journey from high-frequency trading to building one of the fastest-growing market data vendors in the industry.They cover:- Why she shut down her hedge fund at the peak of her success- The real-world pain of working with legacy data providers- What it takes to build a scalable, transparent data business- Insights into cloud vs. colo, the SEC market data overhaul, and customer-led product roadmaps- What makes quants terrible at sales (and sales terrible at selling to quants)- And how attention to detail and technical support—not hype—built a $1M+ ARR business in under 30 days.If you've ever tried to build or run a quant shop, this one's for you.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Chris Rosa -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/christopher-rosa/research📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - The New Barbarians - https://x.com/thenewbarbpodTwitter - Mark Connors -- https://x.com/riskdimensionsChapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties00:57 Market Overview and Economic Insights03:19 Quality and Risk in Investments05:30 Central Banking and Economic Policy07:57 The Impact of Global Events on Markets10:15 Transitioning from Hedge Fund to Data Business12:26 Christina Qi's Journey and Company Formation15:05 Challenges and Lessons from the Hedge Fund Experience17:28 Building a Scalable Data Business20:33 The Importance of Transparency in Business23:23 Conclusion and Future Outlook26:08 The Data Wrangling Dilemma27:58 Understanding Data Licensing Costs30:34 Streamlining the Licensing Process32:46 The Unique Challenges of Data Startups35:28 Navigating Venture Capital Expectations37:31 Building a Quality Product for Quants42:26 Hiring for Meticulousness and Detail46:05 The Journey of a Second-Time Founder49:35 Customer-Driven Roadmap Development53:31 Understanding the Customer Base56:44 Maintaining Scalability and Capacity01:00:11 Defending Intellectual Property#NewBarbariansPodcast #ChristinaQi #Databento #MarketData #HighFrequencyTrading #QuantFinance #StartupJourney #Fintech #HedgeFunds #FinancialData #Infrastructure #DataEngineering #QuantResearch #AIinFinance #AlternativeData #CapitalMarkets #ScalableStartups #WomenInFinance | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | "The Data Bottleneck in Quant Finance — and How to Break It” with David Forino, CTO of Quanted | In Episode 22 of The New Barbarians Podcast, Bill and Mark are joined by David Forino, CTO and Co-Founder of Quanted, to explore how systematic investors can finally scale dataset onboarding and feature discovery without months of engineering time.They cover:• The rise of explainable machine learning over deep neural nets• The 3000→30 line code compression in quant infrastructure• Why Circle’s IPO and stablecoin legislation may reshape global macro• Real-world alpha bottlenecks in top quant funds• Cultural insights from Elba to Budapest• Can crypto ever become a global travel currency?And much more, including war stories from AI startups, VW’s robotics lab, and the Colosseum fight scene with Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN Pracitioner Quant Research - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - thenewbarbarianspodcast (@thenewbarbpod) / XChapters00:00 Introduction to the New Barbarians Podcast02:16 Market Dynamics and Global Perspectives07:19 Digital Assets and the Future of Finance11:00 David Forino's Journey into Quant Finance15:43 Understanding Quanta and Its Value Proposition21:18 User Feedback and Data Management Challenges28:00 Exploring Machine Learning and AI in Finance29:45 The Data Explosion and Its Implications32:40 Advancements in Robotics and AI34:30 Traditional vs. Deep Learning in Quant Finance38:39 The Challenge of Explainability in AI Models42:14 The Future of Crypto as a Universal Currency52:09 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions#quantfinance #AIinFinance #AlternativeData #MachineLearning #ExplainableAI #CryptoMacro #Stablecoins #SystematicInvesting #DataOps #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Bitcoin #NewBarbariansPodcast #Quanted #HarmoniQInsights | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | The New OS for Quant Finance: OpenBB, AI Agents & the Death of Legacy Terminals | New Barbarians #024 | In Episode 24 of The New Barbarians Podcast, Bill Mann and Mark Connors sit down with Ihsan Saracgil, Chief Product Officer at OpenBB, for a deep dive into the future of quant research and AI-native finance.We explore how OpenBB is dismantling legacy market data systems and giving investors cutting-edge tools—customizable dashboards, AI copilots, multi-agent frameworks, and a glimpse into real-time LLM interaction with Fed documents. Ihsan showcases live demos including FOMC parsing, factor attribution with Fama-French models, and CPI analysis powered by Snowflake—without ever leaving the OpenBB environment.If you're in tradfi, crypto, quant, or just tired of emailing PowerPoint decks like it’s 2005, this one is essential listening.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN Pracitioner Quant Research - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/A...📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/w...Twitter - thenewbarbarianspodcast (@thenewbarbpod) / XChapters00:00 Introduction and Name Pronunciation00:46 Overview of OpenBB and Its Evolution02:10 The Role of AI in Financial Data Analysis04:59 Understanding FOMC and Market Expectations07:38 The Importance of Data Ownership and Control10:45 Challenges in Traditional Financial Systems13:12 OpenBB's Unique Selling Proposition15:48 Integrating Diverse Data Sources18:26 Demonstrating OpenBB's Capabilities21:33 Using AI for Document Analysis24:20 Custom Agents and Their Applications27:33 Future of AI in Financial Analysis30:44 Conclusion and Future Directions39:43 Comparing AI Models: Commercial vs Open Source40:49 The Acceleration of Data Understanding42:21 Utilizing AI for Economic Projections42:49 The Dot Plot and Market Speculation43:59 The Co-Pilot Widget: Enhancing Data Interaction45:24 Human in the Loop: AI Interaction Philosophy47:47 AI Agents and Data Access49:17 Navigating Economic Data with AI53:32 Seamless Integration with Snowflake54:34 Visualizing Economic Data for Insights57:57 Global Economic Dynamics and Inflation59:38 Fama French Dashboard for Portfolio Analytics01:05:23 Customizing AI for Portfolio Management01:11:34 OpenBB Platform: Installation and Usage#NewBarbariansPodcast #OpenBB #QuantFinance #AIInFinance #FOMC #FedWatch #FinancialData #LLM #Snowflake #BloombergAlternative #PythonFinance #FactorInvesting #FintechInnovation #CPOInterview #MarketDataRevolution #DigitalAssets #MacroTrading #PortfolioAnalytics | — | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | Quant History, Station Wagons, and Bitcoin: A Conversation with Herb Blank | Join us for a very special LIVE episode of the New Barbarians Podcast with one of the true pioneers of modern investing — Herb Blank.Herb has been innovating in finance for over three decades — from launching the first managed ETFs to driving early Smart Beta and ESG models.We cover:✅ The history and future of quantitative investing✅ The origin of factor-based models and strategy indexes✅ Governance as the most predictive ESG factor✅ The evolution of ETFs and lessons from the 2008 crisis✅ AI’s role in risk management vs alpha generation✅ Bitcoin and blockchain through a quant’s lensPacked with market wisdom, personal stories, and a healthy dose of humor (station wagons, Clark Griswold, and more), this is a can't-miss conversation for anyone in TradFi, digital assets, or quant investing.🎧 Tune in and subscribe to hear what’s next at the cutting edge of investing.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter / X: @thenewbarbpodChapters00:46 Guest Introduction: Herb Blank02:05 Factor Investing and Market Scorecard06:12 Origins of the First Managed ETFs09:51 Arbitrage Pricing Theory and Early Quant Investing26:23 Factor Cycles and The Factor Zoo31:08 Counterparty Risk and Banking System Evolution34:51 ESG Investing: Real vs Greenwashing44:13 Quant Investing Goes Mainstream54:19 AI and Risk Management in Investing56:23 The Future of Money and Digital Dollars58:00 AI and Healthcare Innovation1:00:13 Bitcoin and Blockchain Security1:05:55 Lessons from Early ETF Launches1:09:14 Where to Follow Herb Blank’s Work#QuantInvesting #ETFHistory #SmartBeta #ESGInvesting #AIInFinance #RiskManagement #DigitalAssets #BitcoinInvesting #FactorInvesting #ArbitragePricingTheory #Quants #FinancialInnovation #AIandMarkets #HerbBlank #NewBarbariansPodcast | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | 🎙️ Crypto Derivatives & OTC Alpha: Inside Secure Digital Markets with Ben Golub 🔥 The New Barbarians Podcast | June 4, 2025 | In this episode, Bill Mann and Mark Connors welcome Ben Golub, Head of Derivatives Trading at Secure Digital Markets (SDM), to explore the cutting edge of crypto derivatives, OTC trading, and institutional adoption of digital assets.We dive into:✅ The collapse of TradFi margins and the migration to crypto rails✅ How Bitcoin and AI are becoming base-layer financial infrastructure✅ The rise of crypto derivatives: structured products, accumulators, NDFs, and more✅ Why miners, family offices, and funds are turning to OTC desks✅ Risk management lessons from Celsius and how SDM avoids rehypothecation✅ Systematic strategies, short exposure, and building factor models in crypto✅ What the Coinbase–Deribit deal signals about the next evolution in marketsBen brings a rare blend of quant discipline, real-world trading scars, and startup hustle. Whether you're from TradFi looking to replicate your equity strategies or crypto-native and exploring structured alpha—this episode has something for you.🔗 Guest Contact:Ben Golub – benjamin@securedigitalmarkets.com🔗 Firm: https://sdm.co📅 LIVE on June 4th at 9AM🎥 Streaming on YouTube 🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Chris Rosa -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/christopher-rosa/research📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/research📜 Twitter - @TheNewBarbpodChapters00:00 Introduction to the Digital Asset Ecosystem09:58 New Chapter10:07 Ben Golub's Journey in Trading14:49 The Role of SDM in the Crypto Market19:26 Client Types and Their Needs23:35 Market Trends and Future Outlook24:41 Understanding Client Needs in Crypto Trading26:53 Strategies for Accumulating Crypto Assets31:57 Algorithmic Trading in the Crypto Market35:46 Derivatives and Customization in Crypto Trading38:05 Resources for Newcomers to Crypto Trading43:37 Incorporating Systematic Strategies in Crypto Trading#CryptoDerivatives #BitcoinETF #OTCTrading #DigitalAssets #SystematicInvesting #CryptoOptions #InstitutionalCrypto #NewBarbariansPodcast #BenGolub #SecureDigitalMarkets #CryptoVolatility #AIandBitcoin #TradFiToDeFi #CryptoStructuredProducts | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Texas Power Play: Grid Sovereignty, Bitcoin, and the Future of AI | 🎧 Guests:Lisa Huff (Eberly Energy Ventures)Dan Morrison (Amalgamated Sludge)In Episode 21 of The New Barbarians Podcast, we head to Houston after a powerful event featuring Dr. Adam Back to unpack the energy-tech collision shaping global infrastructure. Lisa Huff (Eberly Energy Ventures) and Dan Morrison (Amalgamated Sludge) join us to break down why energy sovereignty matters—from stranded gas assets to off-grid mining, from powering AI to defending national security.Topics include:– The economics of flared gas and Bitcoin mining– Why AI’s power demand will surpass Bitcoin’s– Power grid volatility, load balancing, and “Mullet Mining”– Strategic infrastructure in a multipolar world– Why Texas energy producers could outmaneuver Wall StreetFrom deepwater rigs to digital rails, we explore how energy, AI, and Bitcoin are converging to define the next financial and industrial era.🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Chris Rosa -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/christopher-rosa/research📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - The New BarbpodChapters00:00 - Introduction to the New Barbarians Podcast01:41 - Market Insights: Bitcoin, Energy, and AI05:40 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and Energy10:44 - Mining Operations and Economic Viability18:24 - Utilizing Disadvantaged Assets in Energy24:59 - The Role of Energy Companies in Bitcoin30:02 - Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset for National Security35:31 - AI and Bitcoin: The Future of Energy Consumption41:53 - The NIMBY Effect and Energy Consumption44:05 - AI vs Bitcoin: Energy Efficiency Debate46:05 - Complementary Roles of Bitcoin and AI50:02 - Bitcoin as a Load Balancer for Energy Grids52:46 - Bitcoin's Impact on Rural Energy Access54:12 - Energy Diplomacy and Infrastructure57:39 - The Urgency of Energy Infrastructure01:01:33 - The Perception of Energy Consumption01:04:55 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Inflation01:08:23 - The Limitations of Traditional Financial Systems01:11:05 - The Future of Bitcoin in Global Trade01:14:29 - The Global Adoption of Bitcoin01:18:32 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin and Energy#TexasPowerPlay #Bitcoin #AIInfrastructure #GridSovereignty #BitcoinMining #EnergySecurity #DigitalWildcatters #OffGridMining #AdamBack #HardestMoney #AIandBitcoin #TheNewBarbariansPodcast | — | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | Cracking the Crypto Code: Quant Alpha New Frontier | The New Barbarians - AI Agent Deep Dive #004 | In this episode of The New Barbarians, hosts Bill Mann and Mark Connors dive into the world of quantitative crypto investing, revealing how traditional models and modern AI tools are being re-engineered to capitalize on persistent inefficiencies in digital asset markets.They explore cutting-edge strategies such as arbitrage, pairs trading, sentiment analysis, and volatility forecasting, examining how machine learning is reshaping algorithmic trading. With a focus on real-world execution, the discussion covers both the promise and the pain points of implementing quant models in the high-speed, fragmented crypto universe.If you're a data-driven investor, fintech founder, or curious observer of how behavioral finance meets blockchain, this episode is for you.SSRN Published LinkRead the paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5225612Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the AI Agent Podcast00:24 - Overview of Quantitative Crypto Investing00:45 - The Role of AI and Disruptive Technology01:15 - Future Directions and Research Initiatives01:29 - New Chapter01:37 - The Rise of Systematic Crypto Investing04:49 - Market Inefficiencies and Arbitrage Opportunities07:40 - Factor-Based Investing in Crypto10:32 - Sentiment Analysis and Behavioral Models13:45 - Volatility Forecasting and Machine Learning16:38 - Implementation Challenges and Practical Insights#CryptoInvesting #QuantStrategies #MachineLearning #SentimentAnalysis #VolatilityForecasting #CryptoAlpha #AlgorithmicTrading #FactorInvesting #BehavioralFinance #ArbitrageOpportunities #SystematicInvesting #CryptoMarkets #PairsTrading #NLPinFinance #NewBarbariansPodcast | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Bitcoin, Buffett, and the Barbarians at the Gate | Ep. #020 - The New Barbarians Podcast | Can Bitcoin be both a safe haven and a risk-on asset? Why does Warren Buffett praise Apple but doubt gold or crypto? And is Europe becoming a financial museum while the U.S. rewires for AI-led growth? In this explosive episode, Rebellion Research CEO Alex Fleiss joins Bill Mann and Mark Connors for a wide-ranging conversation on market signals, fiscal sustainability, and the role of faith in investing.🎙️ Highlights include:- Europe vs. the U.S.: Innovation and capital flight- MicroStrategy and Bitcoin leverage- Judea Pearl, AI pioneers, and why AGI may never come- The Fordham Quantitative Finance Conference preview🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN for research papers - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Chris Rosa -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/christopher-rosa/research📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - @TheNewBarbpod🎫 Sign Up for Quantvision, the Premiere Quant Conference Sponsored by Alex Fleiss here:https://www.rebellionresearch.com/quantvision-2025-fordhams-quantitative-conference📖 Chapters00:00 Market Overview and Current Trends11:11 Bitcoin's Evolving Role in Finance24:24 Introduction to Rebellion Research and AI in Investing32:58 The Future of AI: AGI and Market Implications37:38 The Role of AI in the Future of Work39:57 Bitcoin: Risks and Strategies43:25 AI vs Human Traders: The Future of Investing48:24 Investment Strategies for the Next Generation54:56 The Future of Europe: Challenges and Opportunities01:06:19 Innovation and Education: The Key to Growth01:10:08 Sponsorships and Collaborations in Quant Finance#QuantVision2025 #AlexFleiss #RebellionResearch #QuantFinance #AIinFinance #MachineLearning #FinTech #PortfolioManagement #FinancialInnovation #QuantitativeInvesting #SystematicStrategies #WallStreet #FordhamUniversity #FinTechLeadership #AIAssetManagement #MarketsAndAI #NewBarbariansPodcast #Bitcoin #AIInvesting #MacroFinance #WarrenBuffett #EuropeCrisis #FinancialMarkets #TheNewBarbarians | — | ||||||
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