Ryan Zauk sits down with fintech investor & frequent Wharton Fintech collaborator, Michael Sidgmore!\n\nMichael is a Partner at Broadhaven Ventures, part of Broadhaven Capital Partners, a leading merchant bank focused on financial services. In addition to Broadhaven, Michael runs a media platform called Alt Goes Mainstream, as well as Community x Capital with Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian. These platforms focus on the emergence of alternative assets, 'culture assets,' investing, and the convergence of community & capital.\n\nMichael is ultra-deep in fintech, with years of experience as an investor, operator, advisor, angel, and more in this space.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, they discuss:\n- The evolution of the Alts landscape over the last decade and the major trends that will drive it forward\n- His investment in and admiration for Republic and its CEO Ken Nguyen\n- The huge opportunity for wealth managers and alternative assets\n- The rise of the passion economy with products like sneakers, sports cards, and wine\n- His collaboration project with Mario Gabriele of the Generalist with Coinbase\u2019s Direct Listing\n- and much more!\n\nCommunity X Capital: https://comxcap.transistor.fm/\nAlt Goes Mainstream: https://altgoesmainstream.substack.com/\n\n--\nFor more Fintech insights, follow us below:\n\nMedium: medium.com/wharton-fintech\n\nWFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech\n\nRyan's Twitter: twitter.com/RyanZauk\n\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/wharton-fintech-club/