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.
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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
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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.