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

Breaking Barriers in Digital Asset Trading: The Rise of UpstreamIn 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 Money00:13 Meet the Guests: Mark Elenowitz and Brian Collins00:41 Mark Elenowitz: Background and Vision02:33 Brian Collins: Technological Innovations05:21 Challenges and Solutions in the US Market07:29 Upstream's Unique Marketplace15:18 Global Investor Access and Benefits18:19 Business Development and Future Plans25:25 Tokenization and Regulatory Compliance26:45 Onboarding Process and Technology Integration28:36 Market Accessibility and User Experience32:28 Innovative Products and Market Expansion34:49 Automated Market Makers and Blockchain Technology36:36 NFTs and Future Applications41:58 Fundraising and Future Growth49:06 Conclusion and Contact Information Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe

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The Authority's Guide to Tokenization & Digital Assets. Tired of crypto advice from influencers who've never executed a real securities offering? Douglas Borthwick (pioneer of the first SEC-registered security token IPO), Phil Larmon, and Ali Davoudi bring decades of Wall Street experience to blockchain innovation—and they're not here to sell you the latest memecoin. What makes us different: Douglas made history raising $85 million in the world's first regulated token IPO. We've survived multiple market crashes, built real wealth through traditional investing, and now we're showing how tokenization reshapes serious portfolios. No hype. Just the creator of the "Insumer Model" asking questions crypto Twitter won't. Every episode delivers: Exclusive interviews with industry pioneers (not Twitter personalities), Real tokenization opportunities from someone who's actually executed them Security token strategies that work within regulatory frameworks, Market analysis from the author of 5 blockchain books. Perfect for: Executives and institutional investors exploring tokenization without the learning curve. If you're making real investment decisions, this show is for you. Recent guests include: Samson Mow, former FTX executives, and entertainment industry pioneers. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and join 13,000+ investors learning from the person who literally wrote the book on tokenization. Warning: We occasionally reference SEC filings and things before Bitcoin existed. oldmennewmoney.substack.com