#93 - KYLE SAMANI

Kyle is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital, a thesis-driven crypto investment firm. Founded in 2017, Multicoin has made several stellar investments including Solana, Near, Helium, Audius, and Arweave to establish itself as one of the most successful funds not only in crypto but overall. Multicoin now manages several billion dollars worth of assets across hedge funds and venture funds. Kyle’s writing and successful contrarian bets have made him one of the most respected thought leaders in the crypto space. Follow him on Twitter @KyleSamani. [2:18] - How Kyle’s background in computer science primed him for crypto [7:26] - Writing as a means to better thinking [11:33] - The underrated upside of taking risks at a young age [14:20] - Starting a fund before the 2018 crash [22:10] - Comparing experiences as a founder and investor [25:33] - Kyle's most fundamental investing principles [31:01] - Multicoin’s three theses for the crypto space [33:00] - Understanding the different types of crypto assets [42:18] - How Kyle saw value in Solana before others [48:05] - The potential promise of composability --- Support the show by checking out my sponsors: Join Levels and get personalized insights to learn about your metabolic health. Go to https://levels.link/jake. --- https://homeofjake.com