Inner Sphere - Invest Like a Crypto Hedge Fund with Alex Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Ember Fund

Invest Like a Crypto Hedge Fund with Alex Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Ember Fund

05/12/21 • 19 min

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding cryptocurrency recently, but many people still find this market difficult to access. Alex Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Ember Fund, has found a way to solve this challenge. Ember Fund is on a mission to fundamentally transform access to cryptocurrency investing and make investment products used by sophisticated investors available to everyone.

Ember Fund is also one of the Republic portfolio companies that successfully raised funds on our platform. We invited him to discuss the work Ember Fund does to make cryptocurrency investing accessible for everyday investors, the reason they chose to crowdfund on Republic, and their plans to democratize the world of finance.

Key points discussed

The mission behind Ember Fund (00:00)
This is what gives Ember Fund a competitive edge (04:49)
Why they choose to crowdfund on Republic (05:57)
Choosing the investors at their cap table (08:45)
Lessons learned through crowdfunding (11:23)
Why Alex decided to establish Ember Fund (14:45)
What’s next for Ember Fund (16:07)

Additional resources

Learn more about Ember Fund and their work here:

https://www.emberfund.io/

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This content is provided for educational purposes only by Republic. Nothing discussed should be construed as legal, tax, accounting, or investing advice. The views of the presenters may not be the views of Republic and its affiliates. Always consult with trusted professional advisors before making investments. Private investments are inherently illiquid and may result in a total loss. All rights reserved.

Key points discussed

The mission behind Ember Fund (00:00)
This is what gives Ember Fund a competitive edge (04:49)
Why they choose to crowdfund on Republic (05:57)
Choosing the investors at their cap table (08:45)
Lessons learned through crowdfunding (11:23)
Why Alex decided to establish Ember Fund (14:45)
What’s next for Ember Fund (16:07)

Additional resources

Learn more about Ember Fund and their work here:

https://www.emberfund.io/

Ready to start investing in your future? Then head over to www.republic.co and find a startup you’re passionate about.

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Bringing Profit Back to the People with Kendrick Nguyen, CEO and Co-Founder of Republic

You have the power to invest in the future you believe in. Here at Republic, we are committed to bringing profit back to the people and we want you to join this revolution. We'll be taking you behind the scenes to meet the team, the founders, and the investors in our community, who share their insights on the future of investing and the work they do to make wealth generation accessible to everyone.

For those who are new to Republic, we are a leading investment platform that gives people the power to invest in the future they believe in by providing access to startups, real estate, crypto, and gaming investments. We are focused on creating a diverse, sustainable, and connected future for everyone. Republic has facilitated over $250 million in investments from over 1 million global community members and that’s just the beginning.

To kick things off, you’ll get to know the one and only Kendric Nguyen, Co-Founder and CEO of Republic. Ken shares his personal story as an immigrant, why he co-founded Republic, and his outlook on the future of investing at large. We discuss what profit to the people is all about and our three main values: passion, profit, and power.

Key points discussed

What is the mission of Republic (00:00)
Where do our three P’s come from (03:57)
The future of fair access in investing (05:37)
What’s next for Republic as crowdfunding grows (13:21)
The biggest challenge Republic is facing (16:51)
Ken’s definition of success for himself and Republic (18:47)
How to know you made a difference (26:49)

Additional resources

Ready to start investing in your future? Then head over to www.republic.co and find a startup you’re passionate about.

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Investing in Vegan Ice Cream with Carli Blum, Founder & CEO of Sunscoop

Can ice cream be good for you? Carli Blum set out to answer that very question, and in the process, created Sunscoop, a brand of vegan ice cream on a mission to provide people with frozen treats that are both delicious and make you feel good.

After a lifetime struggle with various food allergies, Carli was determined to find a way to enjoy ice cream without suffering the side effects and having to compromise on taste. Through a series of exciting experiments, she came up with a winning formula that inspired an entire startup.

In this week’s episode, Carli joins us to share her story of how she united an entire team of professionals under her vision of creating a new kind of plant-based ice cream. We talk about her experience with crowdfunding, the effects it had on their community engagement, and explore what the future holds for Sunscoop.

Key points discussed

- The most exciting thing about crowdfunding (00:00)

- How Carli started her brand of vegan ice cream (02:00)

- One of the best skills to have as an entrepreneur (04:41)

- Coordinating a team of industry professionals (06:22)

- Expanding the range of ice cream flavors (07:54)

- Why is vision such a key factor for new startups? (09:50)

- How Carli got her proof of concept with Sunscoop (12:53)

- Why Carli chose to crowdfund her startup on Republic (15:37)

- What’s next for Sunscoop? (17:08)

Additional resources

Learn more about Sunscoop and their work here: