We have all heard of DeFi, but what exactly is it and how does it generate attractive yields?

Simply stated Decentralized Finance (DeFi), is a new asset class that allows investors to deploy capital into products receiving fees for work traditionally done by financial institutions. The yields generated by DeFi investors are far beyond what traditional finance ever could. 

Join us as this panel of experts shares their tactics and techniques for understanding and capitalizing on this truly remarkable space.

  • How is Defi Eating the Crypto World?
  • An Overview of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • Finding Real Opportunity in the Wild West of Defi
  • How to Properly Evaluating Defi Projects and Identify Potential Red Flags
  • How to manage the Data flow, Security, and Custody
  • New Trends in the Space

Event Recording

Generating Consistent Yield in the Unpredictable World of Defi

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Speakers

  • Jeremy Johnson

    Title
    Digital Growth Master
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    Company
    FLAIA
    Role
    Moderator

    Jeremy has 10+ years of experience as a lead web developer with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. As the head of FinTech/Web Development of FLAIA, Jeremy is responsible for hosting digital events, managing the website and onboarding new technological solutions for FLAIA members and community. He has previous experience in state level government legislative policies where he partook on various consulting projects for state elected officials on new/emerging technology.

    Since the early 2017, Jeremy has been a strong believer of Blockchain Technology and has been investing in the space ever since. He is a DeFi user and has been supporting the Blockchain community by being a host & moderator for various Blockchain & Cryptocurrency panels and Q&A sessions and spreading its impact to the alternative investment community around the globe.

  • Kenny Estes

    Title
    CEO
    @
    Company
    Diffuse Inc.
    Role
    Panelist

    Kenny was one of the first high-frequency traders (when he was 18) with Getco, a pioneering HFT company that is now Virtu. While (and after) helping grow Getco into a 1,500 people strong public entity, Kenny launched 7 investment funds, spanning capital markets, real estate, and venture capital. Through his unique experience, Kenny spotted an opportunity to apply his tried-and-true capital markets strategies to one emerging alternative asset class in particular - digital assets. 

    Kenny founded Diffuse Inc to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities across alternative assets and Diffuse Digital to give investors access to differentiated digital asset strategies.

    To capture the compelling returns generated from Decentralized Finance “DeFi” (the bleeding edge of crypto) Diffuse Digital launched two Defi Funds - StableFi (high yield market neutral) and MaxFi (high yield market long) investing stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos in emerging DeFi projects.

    Kenny holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, two BS degrees (Math & CS) from Truman State University, and is an active member of the Global Digital Currency Association's Policy & Regulatory Committee.

  • Bill Deuchler

    Title
    CIO- Investment Group, Office of the Executive Chairman
    @
    Company
    CNL Financial Group
    Role
    Panelist

    Bill leads the investment team for the family office associated with the family and founder of CNL Financial Group. His start in the asset management business was as President and Chief Operating Officer of Vantage Consulting Group, a Virginia-based investment consulting firm providing investment strategy development, asset allocation, manager search and selection, strategy implementation and full reporting to a range of institutional investors. Most recently Bill was a Managing Director at Morgan Creek where he was part of the OCIO team and responsible for investor solutions and service with a primary focus on the institutional sector. He was instrumental in securing the first public fund investments in early stage venture opportunities in blockchain technology and digital assets. Bill has also held senior positions with a number of hedge funds and traditional asset management firms. Additionally, he currently serves as the independent, elected Trustee of the Winter Park (FL) Police Pension Board, a member of the finance and investment committees for the Orlando Museum of Art and is a former member of the investment committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International.

  • Sachin Jaitly

    Title
    General Partner
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    Company
    Morgan Creek Digital
    Role
    Panelist

    Sachin Jaitly is a General Partner of Morgan Creek Digital and is also an entrepreneur, big data expert, and investor. Prior to joining Moran Creek Digital, over the past 20 years, Sachin has built new technologies to address significant market demands. Sachin was co-founder of flexEngage, which is a patented digital receipt solution that is deployed across tens of thousands of retailers. After flexEngage, Sachin joined Datalogix, which was the largest big data platform in digital media. Sachin led the business development efforts with Datalogix and helped scale the company to an exit, when it was acquired by Oracle. Sachin understands the passion and challenges that come along with entrepreneurship. In 2018, Sachin launched Tessera Venture Partners to seed great entrepreneurs and help them through their journeys. Sachin graduated with an MBA in Finance and BA in International Business from Rollins College, holds an Executive Education Certificate from MIT in Blockchain Technologies, and is currently in pursuit of a Doctorate in economics.

About

FLAIA

FLAIA is an open access platform of alternative investments for institutions, wealth advisors, family offices, RIAs, and accredited investors. General Partners gain access to a vertically integrated digital & traditional fintech marketplace. Investors gain access to special opportunities, educational webcasts and digital events. All of our digital events, educational content and alternative investment opportunities are available in one place under a single sign on.

Diffuse Inc.

Diffuse Inc is an alternative fund platform offering differentiated investment products. 

Our flagship offering is Diffuse Digital, a family of products for investors who want exposure to the potentially attractive returns in digital assets.

All our funds are represented by Wall Street respected service providers and adhere to tight compliance, risk management, and investing processes.

CNL Financial Group

CNL Financial Group (CNL) is a private investment management firm providing global real estate and alternative investments. Since inception in 1973, CNL and/or its affiliates have formed or acquired companies with more than $34 billion in assets. CNL is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Morgan Creek Digital

Morgan Creek Digital (MCD) invests in the transformational technologies of the Digital Age: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Assets.

Our experience in founding and operating technology companies and our deep networks enable us to seek out and invest in promising seed and early-stage Blockchain companies, Artificial Intelligence companies, and Digital Assets.

MCD intends to invest in entrepreneurs and technologies that hold the promise of creating more efficient, transparent, and secure systems that will ultimately benefit industries and individuals across the world.