--- title: Blog – SpeakInc. | Guest Author, Todd Buchholz description: "Buchholz, a former White House director of economic policy and managing director of the legendary Tiger hedge fund, is the author most recently of \"The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them\" (HarperCollins) @EconTodd" --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog ## Guest Author, Todd Buchholz Buchholz, a former White House director of economic policy and managing director of the legendary Tiger hedge fund, is the author most recently of "The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them" (HarperCollins) @EconTodd ### Recent Posts ## [Bitcoin Is A Bit Late — The 'Scissors Economy' Got There First](https://blog.speakinc.com/bitcoin-is-a-bit-late) by [Guest Author, Todd Buchholz](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/guest-author-todd-buchholz) | May 10, 2018 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/shutterstock_630353870.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/bitcoin-is-a-bit-late) The postman rang once and unknowingly delivered the blackmail message. It was a letter from some creepy guy who claimed he had ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/bitcoin-is-a-bit-late) [1](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/guest-author-todd-buchholz/page/1) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIxmDaUH%2BxSu99oxO2fUZUZuTS0mR4bUs%2FMYZjyyXrqwzxQ1sT4vMVAvrGYgiuW20eceOWosi7OYDz6unxAAFto5XQJcEJXh9d7OfS3ZzVqpzTesOxzF88O2xplu92%2BGeM6A4j9%2FEQT1OuSAOwGdEInSQwk7laC9d3y%2FyLxvPTwIM52N%2BQNwdsrBwLQZQTSFvArU%2BG2Hxzi&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.