123 - Investing in the Chainsmokers | Drew Taggart & Alex Pall
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123 - Investing in the Chainsmokers | Drew Taggart & Alex Pall

✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode
https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/123-the-chainsmokers-debrief

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Drew Taggart and Alex Pall make up The Chainsmokers, one of the most popular electronic music groups in the world. Music isn’t their only passion, though. In their latest album, “So Far So Good,” they experimented with music NFTs via the Royal platform.

As some of the most successful creators and also investors, Drew and Alex are reshaping what it means to be a creator. With community at the forefront, The Chainsmokers are a duo that you should be paying closer attention to.

How did The Chainsmokers come to be so successful? What are their plans for the future of their crypto trajectory and community? Answers to these questions and so much more in the interview!

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Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro
4:28 How the Chainsmokers Came to Be
16:05 Developing a Business Mindset
25:32 Alex & Drew’s Chemistry
34:42 Jumping into Investing
38:24 The Mantis Thesis
44:08 Investing, Music, & Product Market Fit
46:50 The Chainsmokers Investing Stigma
53:08 Activist Investing
1:01:14 The Chainsmoker’s Entrance into Web3
1:09:20 The Chainsmoker’s Mint with Royal
1:19:02 What Happens Next?
1:25:08 Alex & Drew’s Crypto Portfolio
1:27:20 Closing & Disclaimers

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Resources:

The Chainsmokers
https://thechainsmokers.com/

Mantis VC
https://www.mantisvc.com/

The New Chainsmokers Album
https://open.spotify.com/album/1CxCEPIZbaE28qUDW4wN0t

Royal
https://royal.io/

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Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here:
https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/bankless-disclosures

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