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Preston Pysh on Rethinking “Risk-Free” and Bitcoin vs Capital Markets
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode of Magsplaining, Mags sits down with Preston Pysh, co-founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network, General Partner at Ego Death Capital, and former US Army Apache pilot. They dive deep into venture investing, Bitcoin’s role in reshaping finance, why the traditional “risk-free” rate is broken and the unraveling of fixed income markets. They also discuss AI’s intersection with Bitcoin and energy, and the importance of funding public-good infrastructure. Preston shares insights how his military experiences shaped his conviction in Bitcoin, and provides a visionary take on where money and technology are headed.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Investment Strategies
04:23 Hurdle Rates vs Bitcoin Investments
09:54 Risk-Free Rates Don't Exist
12:56 The Unraveling of Fixed Income Markets
15:05 Zombie Corps Need to Add Value
20:40 The Future of Interest Rates and Central Planning
31:52 The AI, Robots, and Money Nexus
40:53 Bitcoin POW vs AI Compute
47:46 Free Speech and Funding Freedom Tech
53:12 AI's Impact on Creativity and Work
56:26 Applying Biological Systems Lessons to Tech
01:02:23 Combat and Personal Convictions
01:06:41 Introduction to Bitcoin-Backed Loans
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Guest: Preston Pysh is co-founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network, GP at Ego Death Capital, and former US Army Apache pilot. Find Preston on X/Twitter https://x.com/PrestonPysh. Listen to Preston's podcast https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/bitcoin-fundamentals/
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This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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