What happens when pension funds increasingly actively seek returns? How real is the threat of de-dollarization? And where does this geopolitical chess game leave Europe?In episode #7 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam and Marc Wesselink join Mark Soons to discuss the latest trends and geopolitical tensions shaping markets and investment flows.We discuss, among other things:📉 How central banks and pension funds are rewriting market logic🪙 The rise of alternative currencies and implications for the dollar🇪🇺 Europe's dependence on the U.S. and China, and the need for strategic autonomy💰 Why private equity is becoming more attractive to pension funds⚠️ The risks of sitting still while capital moves📌 Subscribe now to Yieldseekers and stay up to date with the latest news! A new episode every Friday.The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/YtoL1jRo6-k?si=36a5ZVuZLmIxN6yUFollow the speakers on linkedin:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Marc Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #podcast #pension #capitalism #bitcoin #china #trump

Trade tensions are rising again, energy supplies are faltering, and Europe seems to be stalling at the heart of technological progress.In episode #6 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Marc Wesselink, and Mr. Mark Soons analyze how geopolitics, innovation, and market forces are colliding at lightning speed.What does it mean for your investments when China dumps billions in U.S. Treasuries?What happens when Trump openly threatens to delist Chinese companies from American exchanges?And what signals does that send to global investors?Meanwhile, Europe struggles with outdated infrastructure. Innovative companies can’t access energy, permits are frozen, and regulation is stifling entrepreneurship.Hydrogen was once hailed as the key to clean energy — but real-world application remains far off from scale.In episode #6, we discuss: 🌍 The impact of a growing trade war between the U.S. and China⚡ Why hydrogen isn’t a reliable energy solution — yet💸 Europe’s innovation standstill and the risks to economic resilience📉 Volatile markets and the strategies investors are deploying🚀 Why times of crisis open doors for visionary entrepreneursFrom geopolitical tension to deeptech, from pension funds to strategic autonomy — this episode delivers insights for entrepreneurs who think ahead, spot opportunities, and set their own course.📌 Subscribe to Yieldseekers and stay updated with the latest trends — new episodes every Friday!Follow the speakers on linkedin:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Marc Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #AI #Crypto #Europe #China #Trump #VS #podcast

The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/4Ei5Jtf_3nQ?si=ePBa8iFAPPF0Ru5dTrade war, AI weapons, and the future of investing? In episode #5 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Marc Wesselink, and Mr. Mark Soons discuss the rapidly changing world of geopolitics, technology, and money flows.What does Trump's new 20% import tariff mean for Europe? Are we heading toward a full-blown trade war? Or is there instead an opportunity for Europe to become more self-sufficient? And what should we make of China's AI weapons development or its use of crypto as a strategic power tool?We discuss, among other things:🌍 The potential consequences of a new trade war🤖 AI calling with AI, and what that says about the future💰 Investing in a world of volatility: what strategies do work?🧠 How geopolitics forces us to think about diversification, assets and autonomyFrom Taiwan to German automakers, AI investments to energy independence: this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors and curious minds.📌 Subscribe to Yieldseekers now and stay up to date with the latest news!Follow the speakers on LinkedIn:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Mark Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #AI #Crypto #Europe #China #Trump #VS #podcast

The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/hIJXO5CtWgk?si=b3AoXtZ2_sfIlhIvIn episode #4 of the Yieldseekers Podcast, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Mark Soons and Marc Wesselink dive deep into the state of venture capital in Europe, the impact of geopolitics on investments and how AI and product-as-a-service are going to radically change our economy.🔍 Highlights of this episode:Why the classic VC (spray & pray) model no longer works in Europe.How small funds with specialist knowledge outperform billion-dollar funds.The clash between ESG rules and defense investments in Europe.The rise of AI and how it is transforming manufacturing into a service industry.What Europe must do to stop being “the museum of the world.Why basic income can accelerate innovation - especially for startups.📉 Liquidity problems, long-stalled capital and stalled funds: the guys don't mince words and share honest insights from their experience.Follow the speakers on LinkedIn:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Mark Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #Innovation #AI #Startups #Europe #Investing #Podcast #Finance

The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/-HbBVsUZWc4?si=6CBSX4hXabiGZjPEIn episode #3 of the Yieldseekers podcast, we dive deeper into the impact of interest rate cuts, geopolitical shifts and the role of crypto in the economy. Along with Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Mark soons and Marc Wesselink, we discuss such topics as:Why interest rate cuts are actually a marketing tool and what this means for your wallet.Crypto as a financial weapon. Is Trump using it smartly or setting the market on edge?Why Europe should strengthen its own economy, but pension funds are actually investing American.China's new strategy on AI and chips. Is this a threat or an opportunity?Want to be the first to know about sharp insights, engaging discussions and smart opportunities in the fields of economics, innovation and geopolitics? Then don't forget to subscribe to our channel! Click the subscribe button and don't miss a single episode of Yield Seekers. See you soonFollow the speakers on LinkedIn:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Mark Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#china #Superchip #ukraine #Yieldseekers #NAVO #news #politics #podcast

The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/hL3h9ypLEKU?si=L2pbPx2GcvE40o_Y0:00 Intro: Global Tensions & Trump's Strategy0:30 Cryptocurrency Goes to the White House2:00 Trump’s Crypto Play: Debt & Market Manipulation4:10 Binance’s $2 Billion & Abu Dhabi’s Crypto Bet7:09 Middle East Megaprojects & Saudi's $8 Trillion Vision11:42 Ukraine Negotiations & Trump’s Peace Tactics14:14 Europe's Rearmament: Opportunity or Risk?18:00 Cutting Red Tape: Defense Industry & ESG Rules32:02 China’s Tech Revolution: Competition Drives Innovation40:30 Europe's Future: Tough Tech & Startup SpiritWant to be the first to know about sharp insights, engaging discussions and smart opportunities in the fields of economics, innovation and geopolitics? Then don't forget to subscribe to our channel! Click the subscribe button and don't miss a single episode of Yield Seekers. See you soonFollow the speakers on LinkedIn:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Mark Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#europe #russia #china #usa #podcast

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00:00 Introduction to the Yield Seekers Podcast
00:39 The Economic Situation in Europe
03:42 The Impact of Energy Prices on the Economy
06:39 Innovation and Start-ups in Europe
09:48 Cultural Differences in Innovation
12:34 The Future of the European Union
14:46 Language and Culture in the U.S.
16:05 Economic Growth and Challenges in the U.S.
17:27 The U.S. Economy and Inflation
20:15 The Dollar and Global Economic Changes
21:30 The Role of the Netherlands in the World Market
22:26 The National Debt and Economic Comparisons
23:33 Innovation and World Power
26:17 The Future of Energy and Raw Materials
28:11 Multipolarity and World Powers
30:25 The Role of Europe in World Politics
33:21 The Power of Europe and the Future
37:42 The European Identity and Security
38:32 The Political Ideals and Business Thought
39:00 Transaction versus Geopolitics
39:52 Energy and Commodities: A New Approach
41:55 Historical Trade and Identity
43:50 Innovation and Sustainability in Europe
45:00 The Future of Energy: Hydrogen and Nuclear Power
49:00 The Role of Politics in Energy Innovation
52:43 Thermal Energy and Sustainable Solutions

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