Send us a text We've talked a lot about how Private Equity Megafunds approach valuation when they purchase companies through LBOs. And we've spoken about their exits, either through IPOs or PE Secondaries. But we've never really talked about what happens during the YEARS in between! How do Private Equity companies actually grow their portfolio companies ... Show More
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193. Is the AI Bubble about to Burst? Plus: Fed Questions, Crypto Collapse, and 50-Year Mortgages
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2159526/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this episode, we're talking about AI, the Fed, crypto, and housing --- and how those stories all suddenly collided this week. Nvidia’s huge earnings beat ... Show More
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191. Carlyle's Head of Global Wealth, Shane Clifford on Why It's Time to Rethink Private Markets
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2159526/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>We are thrilled to present a SPECIAL EDITION of The Wall Street Skinny. This episode, recorded live at Carlyle’s NYC offices, is a candid interview with one of o ... Show More
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Investing in Private Equity 101
<p>This week, Sim and Maia delve into the world of private equity, exploring its history, functions, and how individuals can invest in it. They discuss the evolution of private equity from the 19th century to its modern-day implications, the role of private equity firms in acquir ... Show More
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Investing: The Greatest Show on Earth
Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investi ... Show More
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Big Ideas From The Art of Spending Money
Pre-order my new book The Art of Spending Money here. ***Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Pu ... Show More
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Is Bitcoin Still Worth Buying in 2025?
<p>This week, Sim breaks down everything you need to know about Bitcoin in under 15 minutes – no tech degree required. You’ll learn why some investors treat Bitcoin like digital gold, how it compares to the share market, and the risks that come with crypto’s lack of regulation. W ... Show More
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Member Spotlight | Iuliia Tuseeva
In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we showcase the incredible journey of Iuliia Tuseeva, an Equity Analyst at the BEAM Fund and a student at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, BC.Iuliia shares how her passion for mathematics and economics first sparked he ... Show More
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How Amias Gerety Wins in Venture When Others Chase Hype
<p>In this episode, <b>Alex Rawlings</b> speaks with <b>Amias Gerety</b>, Partner at <b>QED Investors</b>, a leading fintech-focused VC firm managing nearly <b>$1B in assets</b>. Amias shares insights on venture capital strategy, staying disciplined during market hype, sourcing d ... Show More
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E117: What Will Family Offices Invest into in 2025? w/Hansen Ringer
Hansen Ringer, Managing Director at Sepio Capital sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the asset class that delivers equity-like returns without the market risk, what distressed credit reveals about market cycles and investor behavior, and what happens when stocks and bonds m ... Show More
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