In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast, host Laurent Cochet interviews Alan Snyder, founder and CEO of aShareX, a platform that enables fractional ownership of alternative assets such as real estate, classic cars, and fine art. Snyder shares his journey from Wall Street to creating a unique auction system that empowers investors with control and liquidity. The conversation explores the challenges of building the platform, the innovative features that set it apart, and the potential use cases for fractionalization in various asset classes. Snyder emphasizes the importance of partnerships and the role of AI in enhancing valuation and marketing strategies.

Takeaways

Alan Snyder transitioned from finance to create aShareX,

The platform allows fractional ownership of alternative assets.

A unique auction system was built for price discovery.

Investors have regulatory oversight and control over assets.

The auction system can handle multiple asset types.

Test drive auctions help users practice bidding strategies.

There are numerous use cases for fractionalization.

Future partnerships could enhance aShareX's reach.

AI is utilized for appraisals and marketing strategies.

The goal is to democratize access to high-quality assets.

Titles

Empowering Investors Through Fractional Ownership

The Journey of Alan Snyder: From Wall Street to aShareX

Sound bites

"We built a full on trading system."

"We've cleared the SEC. That's unique."

"We created test drive an auction."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Interconnect Podcast

01:01 Alan Snyder's Journey from Finance to aShareX

03:18 The Need for Change in Private Market Access

09:21 Building a Unique Auction System for Fractional Ownership

11:19 Innovative Features of aShareX's Trading System

13:54 Test Drive: Practicing Bidding Strategies

15:25 Exploring the Mega Trend of Fractionalization

18:48 Future Prospects and Potential Partnerships

22:25 Challenges in Building aShareX

26:25 Prioritizing Products, Education, and Compliance

28:27 Changing Investor Behavior Towards Control and Liquidity

29:28 Utilizing AI for Valuation and Investor Confidence

32:04 The Future of AI in Matching Investors with Assets

33:40 Overcoming Adoption Challenges

37:26 Empowering Investors with Alternative Assets

Keywords

AI, real estate, alternative assets, fractional ownership, auction system, investment strategies, technology, market liquidity, investor empowerment, aShareX