Brett Palatiello is a partner and head of blockchain at Interplay. Interplay is a platform that supports founders in numerous ways, including VC capital, mentorship, services and education.  Prior to joining Interplay, Brett was the Head of Systematic Macro & Equities at Ridgewood Analytica where he provided research and consulting services to hedge funds, wealth managers, and family offices. Before that, Brett was a partner and portfolio manager at Spring Valley Asset Management where he managed a systematic global macro product which won him HFM's Quant Newcomer of the Year. He began his career as a quantitative researcher and portfolio manager at a multi-strategy hedge fund where he traded a variety of asset classes and built out the research and production technology. Along the way, he consulted on token design, published an academic paper, and was a Fellow at the Economic Club of New York.   -----   This episode is brought to you by:   Skolem Technologies provides institutional grade data and trade execution services for decentralized financial markets.  Skolem is the first full-stack DeFi platform with a robust infrastructure and unique interface layer that provides clients with reliable execution, an easy-to-use web UI and API, and full trade lifecycle support. Skolem’s systems are built on a deep understanding of the underlying smart contracts and a security research mentality. For more information on Skolem visit skolem.tech   Global Coin Research ("GCR") is a community-first research and investment DAO. GCR’s mission is to create a community-driven investment DAO where the best web3 deals are sourced by community members for community members.  This discussion was recorded in our Discord.  You can find more information about us and how to join at GlobalCoinResearch.com   -----   Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the Podcast!