In this episode of Non Consensus Investing, host Ram Ahluwalia, CIO at Lumida Wealth, welcomes Nic Carter, a non-consensus investor known for his early investments in digital assets, AI, and Coral Reef initiatives. They discuss Nic’s personal transformation, his journey from a philosophy major to a fighter and investor, and his thoughts on the intersection of boxing and investing. Nic shares insights on his investments, particularly in CoreWeave, a company pivoting from Ethereum mining to AI-powered GPU farms, which has seen remarkable growth. The conversation also covers the future implications of AI on labor, the role of AI in solving demographic and economic challenges, and how it might disrupt traditional professions and industries.
00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing
00:30 Meet Nic Carter: Philosophy Major to Non Consensus Investor
00:57 Nic Carter's Transformation and Digital Asset Journey
01:22 The Intimidation Video: Nic Carter's Boxing Journey
02:51 Training Regimen and Discipline in Combat Sports
10:16 From Philosophy to Bitcoin: Nic's Career Path
19:12 Investing in CoreWeave: A High-Stakes Bet
25:53 The Rise of CoreWeave and AI's Impact
35:33 Investing in AI: Strategies and Concerns
40:04 AI and the Post-Truth Era
42:12 AI's Role in Verifying Information
49:07 Fragmentation of AI Models Across Nations
53:39 AI's Economic Impact and Future Growth
01:04:35 The Intersection of AI and Digital Assets
01:08:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts