E70: Spartan Co-Founder: How I predict Crypto Market Cycles

When Shift Happens Podcast

Casper Johansen is the co-founder of Spartan Group, a prominent group in the Web3 Arena. Spartan Group stands as one of the most active venture investors, supporting numerous top-tier crypto companies and networks. As a leader in Web3 mergers, acquisitions, and capital fundraising, Spartan Group draws on its extensive experience, deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency sector, and unmatched network. Together, these assets enable them to collaboratively create substantial value with exceptional founders. In this conversation, we dive into: - The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs - Predicting Crypto Market Cycles - Real Estate Vs. Crypto - Meme Coins & NFTs - Managing Risks in Crypto Investments - Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why? - Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes And more! -------- SPONSORS: 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station ----------------- Connect with Casper 👇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casperbjohansen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasperJohansen: -------------- Contents of the Video 00:00 Who is Casper Johansen 1:37 Astar Network Partnership 3:05 Work-Life Balance Mindset 8:05 The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance 9:46 Finding Happiness and Fulfillment in Life 13:15 Finding Yourself and Building Your Own Identity 17:33 Dealing/Growing with Change 22:10 Playing Safe or Taking Risks? 25:19 What Makes a Strong CV? 27:11 Mantle Group Partnership 28:28 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 35:15 Entrepreneurial Doubts and Uncertainty 36:21 Leaving Stability & Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 39:55 Knowing and Deciding When to Stop a Company 42:14 Dealing with The Guilt & Loss of a Company 50:03 How to Deal with Failure & Negativity 51:53 Experiencing Success & Feeling Complacent 54:25 Personalities to Entrepreneurs & Their Goals 59:53 The Spartan Group Story & What is it? 1:02:05 Where do you get the Courage to Start? 1:04:47 The Spartan Group’s Strategy Through Market Cycles 1:09:44 Keeping Complete Conviction Through Bear Market & COVID Crash 1:16:04 How to Stay Level-headed when Facing Success 1:20:35 Managing Risks in Crypto Investments 1:24:07 Predicting Crypto Market Cycles 1:27:45 The Impact of ETFs on Crypto Valuations 1:32:09 Real Estate Vs. Crypto 1:37:57 Meme Coins & NFTs 1:47:57 Understanding the Concept of NFTs: Are they dead? 1:53:00 Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why? 1:55:05 Risks & Potential of NFTs 1:57:28 Bitcoin Layer 2s and Stacks 1:59:47 Significance of Stacks In Bitcoin 2:02:53 NFT Project: OnChainMonkeys 2:05:07 DeFi on Bitcoin with Project ALEX 2:07:30 Overcoming Mental Health Challenges & Experiences 2:11:32 FTX Bankruptcy & Mental Effect 2:13:58 Chapter 11 & Customer Bankruptcy 2:21:05 Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes 2:22:54 Bankruptcy Law Vs Complexities Litigation 2:25:26 What Would You tell Your 18-Year-Old Self with What You Know Today? 2:30:37 Predicting Future Crypto Markets 2:32:17 Factors Influencing Crypto Growth