"No more trust in the media" - Why Prediction Markets are the Future (Kalshi Founder Tarek Mansour)

In this conversation, I sit down with Tarek, founder and CEO of Kalshi — the first fully regulated prediction market in the US. Tarek reveals how Kalshi sued its regulator and won, enabling Americans to legally trade on election outcomes for the first time. We explore the record-breaking $1.4B in election-driven trading volume, discuss the pushback Kalshi has faced from both regulators and media outlets, and uncover the truth behind the so-called “French whale.” Tarek also sheds light on how prediction markets foster a more informed public, why they’re poised to reshape finance, and what comes next for Kalshi’s platform—from broader markets to partnerships that will boost liquidity and accessibility.

Tarek:   / mansourtarek  

00:00:00 - Why Prediction Markets Now?
00:00:19 - Meet Tarek & Kalshi: Regulated US Markets
00:01:17 - Suing Regulators & Winning in Court
00:02:43 - Elections Spark $1.4B Trading Frenzy
00:05:05 - Trust, Safety & Truth in Markets
00:07:52 - The French Whale: Fact or Fiction?
00:10:07 - Media Skepticism & Market Accuracy
00:12:14 - Life After Elections: New Markets
00:14:25 - Brokers, Liquidity & Platform Growth
00:16:18 - Looking Ahead: Expanding Possibilities

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