The Team

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Josh Knepper

Portfolio Manager

A crypto trader since 2015, Josh Knepper designs and executes risk-managed trading systems that have successfully deployed over $4M through volatile bear markets. His multi-strategy system reallocates capital dynamically based on crypto cycles, on-chain signals, Bitcoin dominance, institutional flows, momentum, and liquidity. Built for predictability, his approach hedges without leverage or shorting, capturing asymmetric upside while tightly controlling risk.

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Damon Taylor

Principal

Founder of Understory Digital Asset Fund, Damon Taylor brings over two decades of leadership across military service, film production, private investing, and Web3 venture building. A disabled Marine Corps veteran and Summa Cum Laude graduate, he helped architect Neo Tokyo’s $100M private crypto community and blockchain incubator. Damon’s experience managing multimillion-dollar crypto portfolios and advising over 120 blockchain startups gives Understory unique access and judgment in digital asset markets.

Zane McMinn

Operations

Managing Director of two private crypto funds and founder of Rothguard™, Zane McMinn oversees operations, business development, analytics, and investor reporting. He manages relationships with partners, custodians, and administrators, ensuring capital movements and communications are executed with efficiency and transparency. His focus on redundancy, security, and strategic control reinforces investor confidence in the Fund’s infrastructure.

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Jarred Bradley

Compliance

As managing partner of two law firms, including Quantum Counsel PLLC, Jarred Bradley provides over a decade of legal and compliance expertise. He specializes in SEC regulation, corporate law, and blockchain, advising funds, digital asset ventures, and decentralized initiatives. His combination of regulatory depth and crypto-native knowledge ensures Understory operates on the durable legal infrastructure that institutional investors demand.

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