Ways to Wealth EP92: Crypto Venture Capital and Wealth Building Strategies, with Nawaz Ahmed

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Nawaz Ahmed! Nawaz is a General Partner at GD1, a New Zealand‑based venture capital firm managing a $150 million Fund III investing in local tech businesses, alongside a smaller crypto‑focused fund with a global mandate. Nawaz oversees the crypto fund, having transitioned from angel investing after navigating New Zealand’s traditionally crypto‑skeptical venture capital landscape.The conversation explores the mechanics of crypto venture investing, where Nawaz typically takes equity positions with token warrants rather than direct token holdings. They discuss the shift from speculative token launches to fundamentally driven crypto businesses with real revenue streams.Key themes include crypto’s democratization potential versus regulatory challenges shaped by banking lobbies, especially around stablecoins. Nawaz compares regional adoption drivers, highlighting New Zealand’s stable financial infrastructure against global markets benefiting from crypto’s remittance and wealth protection capabilities.The discussion also covers investment philosophies, advocating concentrated positions for wealth building and diversification for wealth preservation. Practical crypto education tools are highlighted, such as Cordelayr3 for user onboarding and Inshallah Network’s Sharia‑compliant finance solutions, showcasing crypto’s potential to empower underserved communities.Watch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #CryptoVC #VentureCapital #CryptoInvesting #Regulation #WealthBuilding #TokenWarrants #ShariaFinance #FinancialInclusion #NewZealand