It's been 3 months since the infamous 2022 "crypto crash" and we are now looking toward the future. So this week Mike sits down with Michael Ashe, Galaxy Digital's Head of Investment Banking, to discuss the seismic shift in the crypto landscape and what they expect to see in the coming months and beyond. ++ Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube and Apple Podcasts channels so you don’t miss out on future episodes, and follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/novogratz YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/mik...
Sep 01, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Mike has a conversation with Alejandro Navia, co-founder and President of NFT Now , for the Christie’s Art and Tech Summit 2022. They discuss a wide-ranging set of topics, including current crypto markets, NFTs, and much more. ++ Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube and Apple Podcasts channels so you don’t miss out on future episodes, and follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/novogratz YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/mikenovo/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sdPneD Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3s74l...
Aug 02, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Mike sits down with Alex Thorn, Galaxy Digital’s Head of Firmwide Research, to discuss the state of crypto. ++ Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube and Apple Podcasts channels so you don’t miss out on future episodes, and follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/novogratz YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/mikenovo/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sdPneD Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3s74l5Y Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential inv...
Jul 07, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week's episode of Next With Novo features astrophysicist, planetary scientist, and author Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil is known for helping popularize science and our collective understanding of the universe. We begin with Neil’s background, how he fell in love with astrophysics, and what led him to dedicate his life to this work. We get Neil’s take on the multiverse and its potential adoption cycle, and discuss psychedelics, mindfulness, education, and a wide array of topics around science an...
May 05, 2022•47 min
This week's episode of Next With Novo features psychedelic pioneer and activist Rick Doblin. Rick is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a nonprofit working to raise awareness and understanding of psychedelics and their practical application. We begin by discussing Rick’s origin story and how he came to work in the field of psychedelic research. Rick explains the ins and outs of his work advocating for psychedelics and the chall...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min
This week's episode of Next With Novo features Phillip Atiba Goff, a brilliant professor of psychology known for researching the relationship between race and policing in America. Phil is also the founder of the Center for Policing Equity , focusing on leveraging data and scientific analyses to combat inequitable policing. We begin with Phil’s background and his first experiences with racial bias in policing. We go back and forth on the state of the movement to reform the criminal justice system...
Apr 14, 2022•38 min
This week's episode of Next With Novo features former NBA star, Al Harrington. We dig into Al’s experience as an 18-year-old being drafted into the league and how he was forced to learn money management at such a young age. We then transition into Al’s life after basketball and why he focused on the cannabis industry. Today Al owns Viola Goods, one of the largest black-owned cannabis companies in the country. Al is both an entrepreneur and activist, his focus is to leverage his platform and comp...
Apr 07, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This week's episode of Next With Novo features the incredible life story of Haena Park. Now a Learning and Impact Officer at Galaxy Gives. Haena began her career as a highly ambitious trader on Wall Street before receiving a federal indictment, a prison sentence, and ultimately being given a second chance and dedicating her life to giving back. We discuss her upbringing as a Korean immigrant and how that culture informed so much of her story. Haena speaks to her early success attending Harvard b...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week's episode of Next With Novo features NFT artist, collector, and advocate Kenny Schachter. Kenny is an outspoken critic of the traditional art market and a leader in digital assets and their future potential. We begin by discussing how Kenny came to art and feeling like an outsider in the early years. We quickly jump into the world of NFTs, and how they are disrupting a traditional/exclusive system, allowing a whole generation of new creators to participate. We go back and forth on the ...
Mar 17, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week’s episode of Next With Novo features former UFC double champion and commentator Daniel Cormier. We explore his journey from a young promising wrestler to competing for the world UFC title on the sport's biggest stage. Daniel details how he’s dealt with personal and professional loss and its impact on his outlook on life. As a life-long competitor, he speaks to the relationship between hardship, character, and becoming a champion. And finally, we discuss Daniel’s transition to commentat...
Mar 10, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week's episode of Next With Novo features renowned adventure photographer and documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin. We begin by discussing Jimmy’s small-town Minnesota upbringing and the genesis of his passion for exploration and adventure. We delve into how Jimmy became a young climber at Yosemite National Park and how mental fortitude plays a role in the world of climbing. The conversation explores Jimmy's path in photography and filmmaking, including his work as a North Face photographer and...
Mar 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week's episode of Next with Novo features the CEO of REFORM Alliance, Robert Rooks. REFORM Alliance is a criminal justice organization focused on transforming probation and parole systems. We begin by discussing Robert's childhood, growing up in Dallas surrounded by community-wide hardship, and how loss inspired him to work towards systems change. We speak in-depth about REFORM Alliance, his belief in adapting solutions to the country's changing climate and moving to the center of the issue...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week’s episode of Next with Novo features multi-talented former MMA fighter and media personality Chael Sonnen. Chael is known as one of the leading voices in the MMA community, with a full-time role at ESPN and his show “You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen.” We begin the conversation by talking wrestling, from our college years and worst losses, to influential figures like the great Dave Schultz. Chael details his legendary bout with Anderson Silva and looks back at his MMA career. We also d...
Feb 17, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week’s episode of Next with Novo features directorial duo Coodie and Chike, the team behind some of the most influential music videos of the past 20 years. They came on the show to discuss their journey as well as the launch of their most recent film “jeen-yuhs,” a documentary on Kanye West and his rise to fame, which premiered at Sundance on January 23rd. Coodie and Chike begin by describing their upbringing and how they came to music and film-making. They discuss how they met and tell sto...
Feb 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week’s episode of Next with Novo features Desmond Meade, a voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition . Desmond begins by walking us through his story, which started with a cycle of addiction, homelessness, and jail time. After hitting rock bottom, Desmond was able to turn things around and eventually graduated from law school with a concentration in criminal justice. Desmond then introduces us to the Florida Restoration Act, where he directed ...
Dec 02, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week’s episode of Next with Novo features Mark Cuban, an American entrepreneur, TV personality, philanthropist, and investor. Mark’s curiosity and knack for business lead him towards plenty of exciting ventures, from starring on Shark Tank to owning the Dallas Mavericks. Taking us back to the beginning, Mark shares how he stumbled into the idea of local area networking back in the 80s, all the way up to selling broadcast.com to Yahoo! Inc. in 1999. According to Mark, today’s crypto communit...
Oct 28, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week I’m welcoming Anatoly Yakovenko to Next with Novo. Toly is the founder and CEO of Solana, an open-source, decentralized blockchain. Initially released in 2019, Solana has grown to become the world’s first web-scale blockchain. Taking me back to the beginning, Toly explains his core innovation: Proof of History, which moves everything forward in both speed and capacity. Nowadays, there’s a large tradeoff between speed and security. Toly explains where Solana fits into this problem, and ...
Oct 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week on Next with Novo I welcome in Emily Cheng, also known as Pplpleasr. Emily is a multidisciplinary artist whose original animations have blossomed into some of the most viral NFTs to date. Emily recently wrote an op-ed titled “How crypto changed my life,” and recaps her growth throughout the pandemic, from unemployment to creating her first animated short. Making progress with NFTs, Emily was able to grow her own audience, shifting power away from a few wealthy investors and into a coll...
Oct 06, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode of Next with Novo, I sit down with Tom Sachs, native New Yorker, artist, & NFT newbie. For those not familiar, Tom is on a mission to revolutionize the art industry by creating his version of “outer space” and challenging our perception of reality. His “Space Program” exhibition first reimagined the moon landing at the Gagosian Gallery in LA, then took on colonization of Mars at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC. Tom also has an ongoing partnership with Nike, where he designed hi...
Jul 29, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this special episode of Next with Novo, I share my conversation with Devang Thakkar from the Christie’s Art + Tech Summit. In it, we discuss what’s going on now and what’s next for NFTs, crypto, & more. The NFT space is still in its infancy, making education, trust, and building community in the space vital parts of its future growth. Make no mistake, NFTs are the future of art & tech, and in this talk, we discuss just what that future might hold. Be sure to tune in to learn more. Mak...
Jul 23, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Next with Novo is back, and we have a special episode with the one and only, Logic. Logic is widely known as an American rapper, songwriter, & streamer but is gaining recognition in the crypto space with his recent Bitcoin investments. In this week’s episode, Logic & I talk about everything from the importance of giving back to how NFTs unlock additional value for artists. I also break down how Bitcoin was invented and where its value comes from, as well as the impact that crypto can and...
Jun 29, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Hey everybody, Next with Novo is back, and we’re trying something new. For the first time ever, we have two amazing guests on the show, Sam Englebardt and Richard Kim, both of whom are Partners at Galaxy Interactive, a part of Galaxy Digital dedicated to the interactive and entertainment sectors. In today’s episode, we’ll hear from both Sam and Richard about the Interactive strategy, why they got into it as early as they did, early NFT investments, as well as a discussion on the metaverse, socia...
Jun 14, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
I’ve got another special episode of Next with Novo coming in hot, where I’ll be answering some of the most asked questions on one of my favorite topics—non-fungible tokens. Better known as NFTs, these unique tokens are built on the blockchain leveraging the genius of Satoshi to authenticate art, music, IP, and more. Most recently, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs such as Beeple, GaryVee, and my friend Sarah Meyohas have been playing in the space to monetize their work and create truly uniqu...
May 31, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Next with Novo is back with another NFL star of Kansas City Chiefs fame, Josh Martin. An activist and linebacker with a unique story and mission, Josh grew up in Houston to working-class parents who instilled in him the value of persistence and hard work. Josh is an interesting case of an NFL player who came from an Ivy League school, Columbia University in New York City, and made it into the league as an undrafted free agent. During our conversation, Josh and I talk about his early days in the ...
May 28, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Next with Novo is back with visual artist and early NFT pioneer Sarah Meyohas. Sarah joined me at the Galaxy Digital HQ for a chat on her journey from an NYC art scene upstart to an academic to a key figure in the evolution of experiential crypto art and the growing NFT scene, which birthed two projects: Cloud of Petals and her own altcoin, Bitchcoin. In this episode, you'll learn how Sarah merged her passion for experiential visual art and the growing crypto space to build a name for herself. S...
May 24, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Former UFC champion and former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez is my latest guest on Next with Novo. Growing up in tough inner-city Philadelphia, Eddie started fighting, both in and out of the ring, at a young age. He started wrestling in local PAL leagues and high school competitions, making his way to the national championships against prestigious prep schools and against the odds of his difficult upbringing. Left with the responsibilities of looking out for his siblings and eventually startin...
May 10, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We’ve got a special edition of Next with Novo with one of the greats of our time (and the NFL), Baltimore Ravens defensive linebacker & University of Miami Hurricanes icon, plus Florida state champ wrestler Ray Lewis. Ray is simply one of the most motivating and inspirational speakers and humans I have ever met, as well as a guy with a big heart. During our chat, Ray takes us through his tough upbringing in Florida, the absence of his father, and how he discovered his natural talent for wres...
Apr 30, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
COVID put a wrench in the college admissions process that forced students, educators, parents, and the like, to reimagine their future. My latest guest on Next with Novo, Global Citizen Year’s Abby Falik, is one of the country’s top experts on kids transitioning from high school to college or taking a year off before. Abby’s organization rethinks the concept of a gap year with a program that takes seniors and prepares them for what’s to come through a unique recruitment process and a variety of ...
Apr 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
At only 32 years old, former Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan has already accomplished a lot. Derrick played for nine years in the NFL after playing college ball at Georgia Tech. During his rookie year, an injury pushed Derrick to start thinking long-term about life after football, having more control and understanding over his finances. He started doing some soul searching. After retiring from the NFL in 2019, Derrick turned his focus to real estate and ethical investing. He launched ...
Apr 15, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I loved the conversation I had in my latest episode of Next with Novo so much I wanted to try something new. Today, I’m releasing the uncut version of my interview with Swiss contemporary visual artist Urs Fischer on his upcoming NFT drop, digital art, and the future of how we interact as humans—both in real life and in the metaverse. For those that don’t know, Urs, whose work has appeared at New York's iconic Gagosian gallery, is not only an icon in the traditional art world but someone who's m...
Apr 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 13
