In this episode, Shamus Madan discusses the current market situation, the role of the Federal Reserve and inflation, and the potential for stagflation and economic slowdown. He also talks about maintaining financial security during economic instability, long-term investment strategies, financial planning for founders and entrepreneurs, and the impact on venture capital and startups. Welcome everyone to the MBIT Podcast; I am your host, Shamus Madan. Today on the podcast, we will be discussing the economic outlook, how to protect yourself in times of a recession, and the impact on private markets. Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast Disclaimer: The MBIT podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a research report and is not a recommendation to purchase or sell any stocks, holdings, or securities. The podcast is not meant to serve as the basis of any investment decision. (0:00) Introduction and market situation overview (1:33) The role of Federal Reserve and Inflation (3:02) Stagflation and Economic slowdown (4:03) Financial security during economic instability (5:37) Long-term investment strategies and market behavior (7:08) Financial planning for founders and entrepreneurs (8:00) Impact on venture capital funding and startup ecosystem