The New Barbarians Podcast

The Man in the Arena" — Eddy Connors, Co-Founder & CEO of Goodie Bag | EP. 54

An American founder is taking the surplus-food market away from a 1,700-person Danish incumbent — one independent restaurant at a time. Eddy Connors is Co-Founder & CEO of Goodie Bag, the marketplace app that connects people to local shops' unsold food at 60-70% off, fighting food waste and food affordability at once. CU Boulder Leeds grad, Techstars alum, $1.3M pre-seed, 350+ partner shops after launching New York City in April 2026.Eddy and Goodie Bag are the definition of a Barbarian: taking on the entrenched incumbent head-on, not invited, not welcome, and not stopping. Part business case study, part Bitcoin philosophy. Why scale isn't a moat when value is hyperlocal. Why the real product is customer acquisition, not discounted disposal. Why "proof of work" — the friction that can't be faked — is the moat in food and in money alike. Plus the public-benefit-corp model, transparency vs. greenwashing, the Wisconsin university pilot, and a lean AI-native operating stack.On food waste: roughly 40% of all food produced in the US is thrown away across the supply chain, while millions of Americans can't afford quality meals. Goodie Bag closes that gap directly — customers get fresh, quality food from local pizzerias, bakeries, and markets at around a 66% discount, food that would otherwise have hit the trash within hours. That's why sales are growing: persistent inflation has made ~80% of Americans deal-hunters, the discounts are real and on good food (not scraps), every order also drives new foot traffic for the small business, and the model spreads by word of mouth in tight local communities. Good food, big savings, less waste, stronger local shops — all in one transaction.David, Goliath, and proof of work — applied to lunch.Hosted by Mark Connors (Risk Dimensions) & Bill Mann (Harmoniq Insights).Full show notes: https://newbarbarians.riskdimensions.io/nbp/ep54-EddyConnors================================================================TIMESTAMPS================================================================00:00 Cold open — barbarians at the TradFi gate01:55 Macro setup: sticky oil, PPI high, 30-year breaches 5%04:00 The affordability gap — 40% of US food wasted06:20 Origin: Bronxville to Boulder to Goodie Bag07:40 Tier-2/3 strategy; 70% of US restaurants are independent09:00 The Danish Goliath: Too Good To Go, 22 countries16:31 Incumbent raids Goodie Bag markets — zero partners switch18:45 The real product is customer acquisition, not surplus25:07 Public benefit corp, B-Corp greenwashing, transparency27:59 The Bitcoin parallel: long game, trustless transparency35:19 The plan: Wisconsin pilot, 100K users, $1M NYC target46:00 Satoshi's "proof of work is the only way" — friction as moat58:46 Eddy's close: download Goodie Bag, code "barbarians"

The Hidden Pattern Linking Argentina's Currency Collapse, Music Industry, and Bitcoin

🔥 The Hidden Pattern Linking Argentina's Currency Collapse, Music Industry, and BitcoinWelcome to the New Barbarians podcast! We're diving deep into how current market events are shaping traditional investment portfolios. We see digital asset management and digital disruption as the future, especially with the rise of AI in finance. These tech trends are fundamentally changing the financial landscape. 🤖What connects Argentina’s economic collapse, the fall of the music industry during the Napster era, and the rise of Bitcoin? At first glance—nothing. But underneath, there’s a powerful hidden pattern that explains how institutions break, evolve, and get replaced.In this video, we explore a firsthand journey through three major disruptions—growing up during Argentina’s currency crisis, working inside the music industry during digital piracy, and later helping build in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The insight? Institutions don’t just fail randomly—they follow a predictable cycle.🧠 The Core IdeaEvery system facing disruption tends to follow the same path:👉 Ignore it👉 Fight it👉 Become itFrom centralized currencies to record labels to information systems, this pattern repeats—and understanding it can give you a major edge in business, investing, and technology.📊 What You’ll Learn in This Video✔️ The real story behind Argentina’s currency collapse✔️ How digital disruption reshaped the music industry✔️ Why Bitcoin emerged from broken financial systems✔️ The concept of information asymmetry and institutional failure✔️ How narratives spread and shape markets✔️ Why we’re better at destroying systems than building new ones🚀 About the GuestGrew up in Argentina during economic instabilityWorked in the music industry during the torrent/Napster disruptionFormer VP Marketing at a Bitcoin infrastructure companyNow building a narrative intelligence platform tracking 1000+ sources across digital assets🔗 Follow the guest:Twitter (X): https://x.com/basedlayerWebsite: https://fernandonikolic.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandonikolic/ 🎯 Who This Video Is ForThis video is perfect for:Bitcoin & crypto enthusiastsMacro investors & analystsEntrepreneurs & buildersTech and media professionalsAnyone interested in how systems rise and fall🔑 SEO Target KeywordsArgentina currency collapse, Bitcoin origin story, music industry disruption Napster, institutional collapse patterns, crypto narrative analysis, financial system failure, digital disruption examples, Bitcoin adoption, macro trends crypto, information asymmetry markets.💡 Key InsightThe biggest opportunities don’t come from stable systems—they come from watching what breaks, understanding why, and building what comes next.🔔 Stay Connected👉 Like if this perspective made you think👉 Subscribe for more deep dives on Bitcoin, macro, and systems👉 Comment which system you think is next to collapse⚡ Trending Hashtags#Bitcoin #Argentina #EconomicCollapse #Crypto #DigitalDisruption #Napster #MacroEconomics #Blockchain #FutureOfFinance #TechTrends #InformationEconomy

Agentic Finance: Building AI Analysts for the Debasement Trade Era — with Vlad Stanev of Quantly

Agentic Finance: Building AI Analysts for the Debasement Trade Era — with Vlad Stanev of QuantlyAs global currencies face increasing debasement pressures, the next evolution in finance is here — Agentic AI Analysts. 💡In this episode, we sit down with Vlad Stanev, Founder of Quantly, to explore how AI-driven financial agents are redefining strategy, analysis, and alpha generation in the new economic era.We discuss:✅ What “Agentic Finance” really means — and why it matters now✅ How AI analysts are transforming trading and portfolio management✅ The role of automation in navigating currency debasement✅ What the future of human + AI collaboration in finance looks likeIf you want to understand where intelligent finance is headed — and how to stay ahead in the AI-driven trading revolution, this episode is your roadmap.More Related Tags:agentic finance, ai analysts, quantly, vlad stanev, ai in finance, debasement trade, financial ai tools, quantitative finance, ai trading systems, algorithmic trading, ai investing, fintech innovation, finance automation, ai portfolio management#agenticfinance #artificialintelligence #quantfinance #systematicinvesting #aiinfinance #fintech #financialmarkets #machinelearning #algorithmictrading #cryptoeconomy #futureoffinance #investing #digitalfinance #tradingstrategy #financeinnovation

Between Markets and Masterpieces Debby Goan on Breaking Barriers and Blending Worlds

Between Markets and Masterpieces Debby Goan on Breaking Barriers and Blending Worlds🌟 Introduction▪️Brief host introduction.▪️Introducing Debby Goan – her journey from Stillwater, Oklahoma, to leading innovation across finance, technology, and the arts.▪️Highlights:▪️Only minority woman with a member seat at the American Stock Exchange▪️Transformational leadership in fintech▪️Deep artistic engagement🧭 Segment 1: Early Life and Personal Journey▪️Growing up as a child of Taiwanese immigrants in Oklahoma and Texas.▪️The influence of multicultural upbringing on identity and ambition. (upwardgallery+1)💼 Segment 2: Career in Finance and Technology▪️Breaking barriers in ETF trading and at the American Stock Exchange.▪️Leading turnarounds and launching data-driven SaaS ventures in finance and insurance.▪️Experiences as Operating Partner and GM at Two Sigma. (linkedin)🎨 Segment 3: Art, Creativity, and Overlapping Identities▪️Transitioning from finance to visual art — or balancing both.▪️Artistic philosophy: communicating emotions and exploring the “space between the theoretical and the actual.”▪️Major artistic milestones, mediums she works in, and notable exhibitions and awards. (upwardgallery+1)🚀 Segment 4: Current Projects and Entrepreneurship▪️Founding Petite Palates – what inspired her and how it connects to earlier leadership. (linkedin+1)▪️Board role at The Art Students League of New York. (artstudentsleague)▪️Mentoring and supporting diverse voices in both tech and arts.🧠 Segment 5: Leadership, Mentoring, and Future Directions▪️Views on leadership — transforming teams and industries.▪️Mentoring advice for minorities, women, and creative technologists.▪️Future projects and aspirations.🔚 Wrap-Up▪️Quickfire Round:▪️Personal fact▪️Favorite piece of art▪️Most important lesson learned▪️Where listeners can connect with Debby’s work online.🎤 Interview Questions🪶 Background & Identity▪️How did your multicultural childhood in Oklahoma and Texas shape your sense of possibility and creativity? (debbygoan+1)▪️Who were your earliest influences—within your family or community—that sparked your interest in both art and finance?💹 Breaking Barriers in Finance/Tech⚡ Quickfire / Personal▪️What are you reading, listening to, or watching right now that inspires you?▪️What’s one lesson—artistic or professional—you wish more people learned early in their careers?▪️Where can our audience see your latest work or reach out to connect?🏢 Debby's Companies▪️Petite Palates | Organic Savory Baby Food▪️HarmoniQ Insights | Elevate Your Strategy🎧 This structure will help ensure a thoughtful, dynamic, and engaging episode that brings out Debby’s unique voice and resonates with your audience. (debbygoan+2)▪️https://www.debbygoan.com/curriculumvitae▪️https://upwardgallery.com/ad/interviews/debby-goan-i-am-often-creating-order-communicate-emotional-heft-moment ▪️https://www.linkedin.com/in/debby-goan ▪️https://upwardgallery.com/artists/2994/6330 ▪️https://www.instagram.com/debbygoan/ ▪️https://www.artstudentsleague.org/resources/board-candidates ▪️https://www.linkedin.com/posts/debby-goan_im-excited-to-introduce-petite-palates-activity-7262895101931143170-BtxE ▪️https://www.debbygoan.com https://www.artsy.net/artist/debby-goan ▪️https://associationforjewishstudies.org/docs/default-source/ajs-perspectives/ajs_perspectives_fall_2021_web.pdf?sfvrsn=5e20f4a3_14#artandbusiness, #creativeentrepreneur, #innovation, #womeninbusiness, #artworld, #successmindset, #leadership, #motivation, #inspiration, #businessgrowth, #creativemindset, #entrepreneurlife, #breakingbarriers, #storytelling, #creativity

Quant Pioneers & The Battle: Bartt Kellermann on Shaping the Future of Systematic Investing

Quant Pioneers & The Battle: Bartt Kellermann on Shaping the Future of Systematic InvestingIn this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Bartt Kellermann, founder of Global Capital Acquisition and creator of Battle of the Quants, to explore how systematic investing, AI, and quantitative innovation are redefining modern finance.Discover:✅ How quant strategies evolved from niche to mainstream✅ The balance between human intuition and machine learning✅ The global influence of Battle of the Quants events✅ What the future holds for investors, institutions, and innovators