Unlocking Global Investment: A Conversation with Upstream's Co-Founders (E3)

Breaking Barriers in Digital Asset Trading: The Rise of Upstream In this episode of 'Old Men, New Money,' hosts Phil Larmon and Douglas Borthwick introduce Mark Elenowitz and Brian Collins, co-founders of Horizon Fintechs and the innovative digital asset marketplace, Upstream. Mark and Brian discuss how Upstream democratizes access to investments by leveraging blockchain technology to offer real-time, global securities trading. They delve into Upstream's unique approach to eliminating traditional trading friction, their compliance with international regulations, and the technological sophistication behind their platform. The discussion also touches on future applications, including NFTs and global fan engagement, and their current fundraising efforts to fuel further growth. 00:00 Introduction to Old Men, New Money 00:13 Meet the Guests: Mark Elenowitz and Brian Collins 00:41 Mark Elenowitz: Background and Vision 02:33 Brian Collins: Technological Innovations 05:21 Challenges and Solutions in the US Market 07:29 Upstream's Unique Marketplace 15:18 Global Investor Access and Benefits 18:19 Business Development and Future Plans 25:25 Tokenization and Regulatory Compliance 26:45 Onboarding Process and Technology Integration 28:36 Market Accessibility and User Experience 32:28 Innovative Products and Market Expansion 34:49 Automated Market Makers and Blockchain Technology 36:36 NFTs and Future Applications 41:58 Fundraising and Future Growth 49:06 Conclusion and Contact Information Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe