Michael Wallach, Vice President of Investment at Levy Family Partners sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the unexpected challenges of working at a family office, how to leverage expert insights to drive high-impact investments, and critical mistakes LPs should always avoid.
Oct 19
E444: NEPC President on AI Portfolio Risk, Finding Top Funds, and Preparing for a Downturn
What if the biggest advantage in institutional investing isn’t finding better managers, but building an organization that can make better decisions over decades? In this episode, I sit down with Tim McCusker, President of NEPC, which advises on approximately $2 trillion in assets ... Show More
53m 44s
Oct 16
E443: Why the Next Trillion-Dollar Startup Won’t Be a Software Company
What if AI makes software abundant and shifts venture capital’s biggest opportunities into the physical world? Leo Polovets is a General Partner at Humba Ventures, an early-stage deep tech fund investing across robotics, defense, energy, manufacturing, and other physical industri ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2025
How Endowments and Foundations are tackling taxes, liquidity, and portfolio construction
In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, hosted by David Lebovitz, we explore key themes impacting endowments and foundations, from government funding changes and tax policies to the role of alternative investments and liquidity needs. Featuring Mack Kline ... Show More
20m 49s
Jul 2021
TIP364: How to Invest in Alternative Assets w/ Michael Weisz
In today’s episode, Trey Lockerbie sits down with Michael Weisz, the founder and President of Yieldstreet, which is a platform that serves up offerings in alternative asset classes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: (01:54) Why you should consider diversifying into alternative asset ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2023
An inside look at family offices’ investing strategies
Family offices have long managed the financial affairs of the world's wealthiest families. In this episode, Meena Flynn and Sara Naison-Tarajano from Goldman Sachs’ Asset & Wealth Management business, and Ken Hirsch and Tony Pasquariello from Global Banking & Markets, break down ... Show More
26m 38s
Jun 2024
Leading with science: A deep dive on biotech
In this episode, David Lebovitz, Global Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, is joined by Stephen Squinto, Chief Investment Officer, J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, to discuss the alternative investment landscape, the private biotech market and areas of opportunity in 20 ... Show More
17m 43s
Aug 2024
RWH048: Betting Billions On Outlier Talent w/ Adam Shapiro
In this episode, William Green chats with Adam Shapiro, Managing Partner at East Rock Capital. Adam oversees billions on behalf of eight vastly rich families, allocating their assets to everything from hedge funds to private equity. Here, he explains how to build & safeguard weal ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2024
125. Angel Investing: Why a Great Business Isn't Always a Great Investment
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we delve into the world of angel investing. Joined by Matt Naylor and Max Valverde, co-founders of the Milkless podcast, the discussion explores the essentials of evaluating investment opportunities, the importance of li ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2023
Opportunities in private equity
What opportunities exist in private equity? Our experts discuss valuations, sector preferences, the secondaries market and more on a new Center for Investment Excellence podcast episode, featuring David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Global ... Show More
27m 16s