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Absolute Return Podcast

Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc.

Your source for stock market analysis, global macro musings and hedge fund investment strategies. Hosts Julian Klymochko and Michael Kesslering aim to bring you the knowledge and analysis you need to become a more intelligent and wealthier investor

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#215: State of the Markets 6 - Expert Forecasts and the Future of SPACs

2d ago

59 mins

#215: State of the Markets 6 - Expert Forecasts and the Future of SPACs

On today’s special episode of the podcast, we welcome the SpacGuru, Jeff from SpacWarrants and Jeremy Tarica of Forest Road talking about the state of the market. The discussion touches on: -Current economic and market conditions -Expected liquidations and the effect on SPAC warrants -Sector rotation and what we expect from mergers -The future of the SPAC asset class -And more

2d ago

59 mins

#214: Griddling with Blackstone Products CEO Roger Dahle

On today’s podcast we have Blackstone Products CEO Roger Dahle. Blackstone Products is a design-driven company that is redefining the outdoor cooking experience with griddle cooking appliances and accessories. On the show, Roger discusses: -How he invented the home griddle and created Blackstone Products -Why griddling is becoming so popular -How they utilize social media and original content to drive brand awareness -His favorite thing to cook on the griddle -And more

6d ago

33 mins

#213: Travel Marketplaces with Mondee CEO Prasad Gundumogula

On today’s podcast we talk about travel marketplaces with Mondee CEO Prasad Gundumogula. Mondee is a technology-first travel marketplace with a portfolio of globally recognized brands in the leisure, retail and corporate travel sectors. On the show, Prasad discusses: -Mondee’s role as a travel market disruptor and next generation marketplace -Why he thinks the travel market is recovering on a sustained basis -Some recent trends occurring in the travel market -The company’s approach to M&A and its recent SPAC merger -And more

12-05-2022

25 mins

#212: Pet Tech with Wag CEO Garrett Smallwood

On today’s podcast we chat with Wag CEO, Garrett Smallwood. Wag is an American pet services marketplace company powering a mobile-first technology platform that enables on-demand and scheduled dog walking, training, and other pet care services. On the show, Garrett discusses: -What Wag does and why dog owners should download the app -Wag’s path to future profitability -Going public and future growth plans -The best dog breed to own -And more!

09-05-2022

25 mins

#211: Cybersecurity with ZeroFox CEO James Foster

On today’s podcast we talk cybersecurity with the ZeroFox CEO James Foster. ZeroFox is an enterprise software-as-a-service leader in external cybersecurity. On the show, Foster discusses: -What is so exciting about cybersecurity -The most important trends in cybersecurity that investors should learn more about -Details on the pending acquisition of IDX, a leading digital privacy protection and data -breach response services company -Key factors driving the company’s forecast 30% revenue CAGR -And more

02-05-2022

32 mins

#210: Leadership Chat: D-Wave CEO Alan Baratz

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, D-Wave CEO Alan Baratz. D-Wave is a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services. On the show, Alan discusses: -What is quantum computing and why it is important -Some of the major technological breakthroughs in quantum computing -The technology’s potential effect on cryptography and cryptocurrency -An overview of the market opportunity and competitive environment -And more

25-04-2022

30 mins

#209: Leadership Chat: Transfix CEO Lily Shen and CFO Christian Lee

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests, Transfix CEO Lily Shen and CFO Christian Lee . Transfix is a leading digital freight platform where they use technology, machine learning, and AI to dynamically match thousands of freight transactions between shippers and carriers. On the show, Lily and Christian discuss: -The opportunity in freight logistics due to extreme inefficiencies -Issues affecting supply chains right now -Why the company is going public -Their thoughts on current market conditions -And more

18-04-2022

33 mins

#208: Leadership Chat: Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman. Satellogic is a leader in high-resolution satellite data collection. On the show, Emiliano discusses: -The market opportunity for satellite imaging -How the company is making Earth Observation imagery accessible and affordable -How Satellogic’s Earth Observation data is helping the Ukrainian people -His advice on finding success as an entrepreneur -And more

11-04-2022

35 mins

#207: Leadership Chat: Racing Through Business With Andretti Acquisition

On today’s show we welcome the team from Andretti Acquisition: Michael Andretti, Bill Sandbrook and Matt Brown. Andretti Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company focused on the automotive industry. On the show, they discuss: - Michael’s career in racing and his transition to business - Andretti’s due diligence process and approach to potential deals - The automotive industry and which segments are attractive for investment - Their thoughts on the current market environment - And more

04-04-2022

30 mins

#206: Leadership Chat: Allego CEO Mathieu Bonnet

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Allego CEO Mathieu Bonnet. Allego owns a pan-European electric vehicle charging network. On the show, Mathieu discusses: -The European EV market and its 46% expected growth rate -The future of ultra-fast charging -How Allego expects to generate 30% IRRs from its owned sites -What it was like working with private equity firm Apollo on Allego’s going-public transaction -And more

28-03-2022

22 mins

#205: Leadership Chat: Eve co-CEOs, Jerry DeMuro and Andre Stein

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests, Eve co-CEOs, Jerry DeMuro and Andre Stein. Eve is a recent corporate carve-out from Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer Embraer and a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility. On the show, Jerry and Andre discuss: -Flying cars - Eve’s next-generation Urban Air Mobility solutions -The corporate carve-out and going-public transaction -How Eve differs from competitors in the eVTOL space -The potential $760 billion market they are pursuing -And more

21-03-2022

36 mins

#204: LeadershipChat: ElectraMeccanica Vehicles CEO Kevin Pavlov

On today’s show we welcome special guest, ElectraMeccanica Vehicles CEO Kevin Pavlov. ElectraMeccanica is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles. The company’s flagship vehicle is the single-seat electric vehicle called the SOLO. On the podcast, Kevin discusses: -The story behind the unique, three-wheel design of the SOLO -How they plan to scale the electric vehicle company -Why they use an asset-light contract manufacturing model -The competitive environment and how ElectraMeccanica vehicles stand out -And more

14-03-2022

34 mins

#203: Leadership Chat: Terran Orbital CEO Marc Bell

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Terran Orbital CEO and Chairman Marc Bell. Terran Orbital is a pioneer in the development, innovation and operation of small satellites and earth observation solutions. On the show, Marc discusses: -How he built numerous successful businesses in different industries including real estate, entertainment and space -The opportunity that he sees small satellites -How running a vertically integrated business gives them a competitive advantage -Keys to thriving as an entrepreneur and business leader -And more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

07-03-2022

26 mins

#202: Leadership Chat: SES President Rohit Makharia

February 28, 2022 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, SES President Rohit Makharia. SES is a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Lithium-Metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles. On the show, Rohit discusses: -Some of the innovations and breakthroughs in battery tech that he has worked on over his career -Why investors and consumers should care about lithium metal batteries -SES’s revenue ramp and future path to profitability -His thoughts on the SPAC merger process -And more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

28-02-2022

33 mins

#201: Leadership Chat: Rezolve CEO Dan Wagner

On today’s show we welcome special guest Dan Wagner, Rezolve’s Founder, CEO and Chairman. Rezolve is a leader in mobile commerce and engagement. On the podcast, Dan discusses: -Key lessons learned from 35 years of entrepreneurship and 7 successful startups -The opportunity within mobile eCommerce -His game plan in taking Rezolve public -The most important aspect of the Rezolve story that investors should know -And more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

22-02-2022

39 mins

#200: State of the Markets 5 - The Bursting of the Growth Stock Bubble. What’s Next?

On the 200th episode of the Absolute Return Podcast, Mike and Julian chat about: CPI hits 7.5%, a 40-year high. How Bad Will it Get? Growth Stocks Taken to the Woodshed. Is Peloton heading to zero? Weirdo Couple Arrested Trying to Launder $4.5 Billion of Bitcoins from 2016 Bitfinex Hack. Any Implications? APE DAO Liquidation? Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

18-02-2022

52 mins

#199: Leadership Chat: BM Technologies CEO Luvleen Sidhu

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, BM Technologies Chair, CEO and Founder Luvleen Sidhu. BM Technologies is a leader in mobile banking technology that provides digital banking platforms with checking and savings accounts, and more. On the show, Luvleen discusses: The opportunity for entrepreneurs in fintechHow management consulting experience and an MBA from Wharton assisted her in becoming an entrepreneurFounding a fintech company at 28 and taking it publicKey opportunities in the crypto spaceAnd more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

14-02-2022

30 mins

#198: Leadership Chat: GreenBox POS Co-Founder Ben Errez

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Ben Errez, GreenBox POS Co-Founder and Chairman. GreenBox POS is a fintech company offering blockchain ledger and smart contract token technologies to create seamless payment processing solutions. On the show, Ben discusses: -The macro case for the global digital payment market -His thoughts on crypto, digital currencies and stablecoins -Details about the company’s stablecoin offering -A rebuke to a recent short seller report on the company -And more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

07-02-2022

35 mins

#197: Shimon Elkabetz, Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow.io

January 31, 2022 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Tomorrow.io Co-Founder and CEO, Shimon Elkabetz. Tomorrow.io is a developer of a leading platform for global weather and climate security. On the show, Shimon discusses: -Transitioning from the Israeli military to entrepreneurship -What inspired him to start the business -How the platform uses machine learning to translate hyperlocal forecasts into actionable insights -Mitigating climate and addressing ESG a major focus -And more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

31-01-2022

33 mins

#196:Leadership Chat: Selina CEO Rafael Museri and BOA Acquisition’s Ben Friedman

January 24, 2022 - On today’s show we welcome special guests Rafael Museri, Co-Founder and CEO of Selina, and Ben Friedman, Co-Founder and CFO of BOA Acquisition. Selina is a fast-growing hospitality and experiential brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers. It recently announced a merger with BOA Acquisition at a $942 million enterprise value. On the show, Rafael and Ben discuss: Selina’s value proposition and how it differs from other hospitality brandsHow Selina’s operating model is “asset light”What BOA Acquisition found attractive about Selina’s business modelRafael and Ben’s favourite Selina vacation spotAnd more Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

24-01-2022

35 mins