Hacking the Hustle

Welcome to Hacking the Hustle. In this episode, join us as we unravel the intricacies of the recent decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the dispute between the State of Israel and South Africa. Our guest, Gurney Pearsall III, Esq., brings his expertise to the forefront, breaking down the court's decision with clarity and insight. From the historical context to the legal arguments presented in the courtroom, this episode sheds light on the complexities surrounding this critical international case.

Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a global affairs follower, or simply someone intrigued by the intersection of politics and law, this episode offers a comprehensive analysis of a pivotal moment in international relations. Gain a deeper understanding of the implications, reasoning, and potential ramifications of the ICJ's decision as we explore the nuances of the case.

Subscribe now to stay informed on our latest developments and join us on this journey through the intricacies of the ICJ's decisions that shape the world we live in.

Welcome to Hacking the Hustle!In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Richard Parker, the CEO of Diomo, to unravel the mysteries of buying a business.

Richard is a seasoned expert and thought leader in the realm of buying businesses. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record, Richard has successfully navigated the intricate process of acquiring businesses and has become a beacon of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Richard shares invaluable insights into the art of buying a business. From identifying lucrative opportunities to negotiating deals, he walks us through the entire process, demystifying the complexities for our listeners. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur looking to expand your portfolio or a first-time buyer, Richard's wisdom is a compass in the vast landscape of business acquisition.

Key Takeaways:

- The crucial steps to take before entering the business-buying arena.

- Strategies for identifying businesses with untapped potential.

- Insider tips on negotiating deals and maximizing value.

- Common pitfalls to avoid during the acquisition process.

On today's episode of HTH, Cassel Shapiro, CEO of Skillr, shares his story from working on Wall Street to launching Skillr, a software platform where you can video chat with an expert instantly.

On today's episode of Hacking the Hustle, Benji interviews Michael Handelsman, a partner at Kelman PLLC, a law firm exclusively focused on the cryptocurrency industry. 

Michael helps issuers, exchanges and payment processors navigate U.S. securities laws and state money transmission regimes. 

Dave Hendricks is the CEO of Vertalo, an SEC-registered transfer agent for security token offerings. Vertalo is enabling the digital asset ecosystem, democratizing access to secondary liquidity for private assets.

More than 70 clients and partners rely on Vertalo's B2B SaaS platform to support low-friction primary capital formation, on-chain share registry, and access to secondary liquidity through its APIs that connect to major alternative trading systems and other marketplaces. 

If you want to manage your digital asset shareholder registry on something better than a spreadsheet, you should consider Vertalo, who can help you manage the pre and post-issuance chaos related to investor relations. 

Learn more at www.vertalo.com.

Roy Shmuel is the CEO of Sightec, an Israeli company that empowers drones with the ability to analyze and respond in real-time to what they see, enabling them to autonomously perform complex tasks that were previously impossible. 

https://www.sightec.com/

Max Simonovsky is the founder and CEO of Soapy Care Ltd., a company that manufactures and sells the world's smartest handwashing stations, which help prevent the spread of infection using smart tech powered by computer vision, artificial intelligence, and cloud analytics.

A Russian immigrant to Israel, Max aims to convert hand hygiene into data science, creating more than 100 data points from each hand hygiene cycle. By utilizing advanced automated analytical algorithms to validate that hand hygiene quality meets all regulatory requirements, Soapy enables its customers to make decisions supported by real-time data and insights.  

Soapy is a healthcare technology company committed to making the world a safer place, one handwashing at a time.

Jeff Ramson is the CEO of PCG Advisory Group, an investor relations firm helping small-cap public companies to communicate their stories effectively with the goal of maximizing exposure to current and potential stakeholders. 

Jeff is also a portfolio manager of a private hedge fund utilizing proprietary fundamental and technical analysis strategies across asset classes, including equities, interest rates, currencies, metals and energy.

Joe Flanagan is the co-founder of Maple, an institutional crypto-capital network built on Ethereum and Solana. Maple is currently bringing the debt capital markets on-chain.

https://maple.finance/

Richard Johnson is the CEO of Texture Capital, a U.S. broker-dealer revolutionizing issuance and trading of digital securities with blockchain and smart contracts.

Texture Capital leverages blockchain technology and smart contracts to streamline the current market structure for private placements by supporting the issuance and trading of digital securities. Texture Capital's business model provides increased liquidity, transparency and efficiency for institutional investors and issuers.

Richard is helping the potential for security tokens to transform market structure. He founded Texture Capital in 2019 to leverage blockchain and smart contracts and revolutionize the market for private securities.

Richard began his career in quantitative finance then moved into electronic trading. In 2014, he shifted focus to emerging technologies, particularly crypto and blockchain, as a consultant, advisor, trader and founder.

Richard is a leader in equities market structure and FinTech, frequently in financial press including WSJ, FT, Bloomberg TV. On Twitter @_richjohnson

Key skills:
Market Structure / Equities / Blockchain / Bitcoin / Crypto / Futures / FX / FinTech / Swaps / FINRA series 7, 63, 55, 24, 3 / Business Development / Financial Markets / Brokerage Operations / Regulation / Trading Analytics 

https://app.texture.capital/