HARVARD ALUMNI ENTREPRENEURS

View Original

Crypto Explained

In This Episode:

In this episode, our host Denise Silber welcomes recent HBS MBA, Kai-Tai Chang, General Partner at a quantitative crypto fund.  Kai-Tai Chang explains, step by step, how cryptocurrency works and  presents the key components and stakeholders in a session sure to interest crypto beginners and enthusiasts alike. Specialized in Alpha research, or detecting opportunities that offer returns above the market average, Kai-Tai Chang shares his journey from engineering to the world of cryptocurrencies, highlighting  technology’s potential to redefine financial systems. He addresses misconceptions about crypto currency, its uses, and the importance of regulation. He dives right into the environmental impact of crypto mining, describes his experience at Binance Labs, and explains how he managed to do his MBA at HBS while  simultaneously working  in crypto.

The conversation also touches on the future of cryptocurrency and the importance of education and community engagement for those interested in entering the field.

See this content in the original post

Subscribe now for free:

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed

A Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

  • How to identify common crypto misconceptions

  • How  Binance emerged as a leading centralized exchange in the crypto space

  • Factors contributing  to the volatility of cryptocurrency markets

  • How  blockchain technology facilitates transparency in tracking market metrics

  • The impact of the current regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies 

  • The different types of cryptocurrency funds 

  • How a diverse cultural background can help  in navigating the cryptocurrency industry


    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

A newly-minted  Harvard MBA graduate, Kai-Tai Chang is a tech-driven serial entrepreneur and investor actively exploring opportunities in the blockchain and digital verticals. A French-born Chinese, he embraces diverse paths, prioritizing a life without regret. Transitioning from a data scientist role in Paris to entrepreneurship, and later serving as a PE manager in Beijing, he pivoted to a web3 VC investor position at Binance Labs. There, he invested in impactful ventures and steered strategic projects, leading growth initiatives and fostering collaborations for synergies. Currently, he serves as the General Partner at Emergence Capital, a quantitative crypto fund.