E94: Asymmetric Founder - How to get rich with Memecoins (without getting lucky)

When Shift Happens Podcast

Joe McCann is the Founder, CEO & CIO of Asymmetric, 2023’s top performing Hedge Fund globally. Joe is an early Solana investor and is most known his ‘Depression or Memecoins to $1 Trillion’ thesis. In this episode, we explore: - Who is Joe McCann? - Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders - Why Self-Reflection Matters - Importance of being Skeptical - Risk Management and Exit Plans - Macro Trends Driving Crypto - Secrets to Thriving in Crypto - Embracing the Pain of Trading - Maximizing meme coin returns - Crypto as Alternative Finance - Biggest Prediction Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ FOLLOW JOE MCCANN • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likebutforserious/ • Twitter: https://x.com/joemccann • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazing-opportunity/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🍷 Dvin is building the operating system for the $100 billion wine industry. https://www.dvinlabs.com/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates __________________________________ 0:00 Intro 1:34 Please Subscribe 1:56 Our Valued Sponsors 2:31 From Emails to Exotic Cars 6:25 Who is Joe McCann? 8:46 Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders 11:25 Taking Care of your Mind 13:44 Journey Through Chronic Insomnia 19:41 Chaos Vs Volatility 20:33 Influence of Nassim Taleb 21:48 Crypto as Alternative Finance 27:54 Why Self-Reflection Matters 32:10 DVIN Partnership 32:34 Consistency Over Trend Chasing 37:24 Seeing Opportunities in Crisis 42:57 Risk Management and Exit Plans 44:38 Macro Trends Driving Crypto 50:38 Crypto Chaos and Financial Nihilism 54:17 Maximizing Hedge Fund Returns 58:21 Understanding Market Incentives 1:04:08 Secrets to Thriving in Crypto 1:04:24 Having Skin in the Game 1:09:27 Blowing Up, Twice 1:15:07 Mastering your Emotions 1:18:53 Understanding Loss Aversion 1:24:38 Embracing the Pain of Trading 1:27:09 Importance of being Skeptical 1:31:10 Flawed Medical System 1:36:50 Biggest Prediction Next 12 Months