Best Startups Untapped Podcasts (2024)

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Ritholtz Wealth Management's Ben Carlson - bringing a wealth of common sense to asset allocation 52:13

41m ago52:13

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s show features a guest who brings a wealth of common sense to wealth management and asset allocation. We talk with Ben Carlson, the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, a $5B AUM wealth management firm. He’s managed institutional portfolios for his entire c…

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Harnessing AI to revolutionize healthcare: A conversation with Huma’s Dan Vahdat 19:32

6h ago19:32

19:32

Dan Vahdat, the founder and CEO of Huma, is on a mission to change how the healthcare industry approaches research, treatment, and care. Growing up in a family of doctors, Dan saw how 24/7 treatment of patients often deteriorates as soon as they leave the hospital – which is typically when complications occur. To fix this, he started Huma in 2011, …

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From Military Precision to Building High Performance Teams in the Workplace 47:32

6d ago47:32

47:32

What unique skills can a former British Army officer bring to the data field? Simon Press, Data Leader, offers a fresh perspective shaped by his military background, where discipline, resilience, and data-driven decision-making were essential. These qualities now serve as the foundation for Simon’s approach to data, providing a unique vision of wha…

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Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital's Sean Ward - transforming GP stakes into an industry 1:06:27

7d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s podcast illustrates just how far private markets have come. We dive into the world of GP stakes with Sean Ward, Senior Managing Director from Blue Owl’s GP Strategic Capital Platform, where he was a founding partner and is responsible for helping to oversee the firm that has done the lion’s s…

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HGGC's Steve Young & True North Advisors' Scott Wood - "the score takes care of itself" on the field and in investing 56:46

19d ago56:46

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode welcomes two elite performers in Steve Young of HGGC and Scott Wood of True North Advisors, where they talk about how they formed a partnership based on shared values. Steve’s private equity firm, $7B AUM HGGC, took a minority stake in Scott’s independent wealth management firm, $3.9B…

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Breaking Barriers: How Zandra Moore is Revolutionising Investment & Accessibility for Female Founders 38:52

21d ago38:52

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Why are female entrepreneurs still struggling to secure investment? Zandra Moore, CEO & Co-Founder of Panintelligence, is determined to address this challenge head-on and close that gap. Zandra is focused on improving opportunities for female founders, particularly those outside of London, by driving initiatives that increase access to capital, pro…

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Going Public Ep. 1 with Evercore's Glenn Schorr 54:30

21d ago54:30

54:30

Today marks the launch of a new show on Alt Goes Mainstream: Going Public with Evercore’s Glenn Schorr. 17 years ago, there wasn’t a single alternative asset manager that was part of the public markets. Today, not only are a number of the industry’s largest firms public, but in 2024, the industry’s largest alternative asset manager, Blackstone, ent…

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Monthly Alts Pulse Ep. 12: Taking the pulse of private markets and the future of AI and automation in private markets with Eileen Duff, Managing Partner & Chief Client Success Officer at iCapital 26:15

1M ago26:15

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Welcome to the 12th episode of the Monthly Alts Pulse, a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. This month’s episode features one of iCapital’s senior executives, Eileen Duff, Managing Partner & Chief Client Success Officer, and a private markets veteran who was Head of Alternative Investments, North America for Credit Suisse for a n…

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Data Can Save Your Life: The Power of Analytics in Healthcare with Rony Arafin 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Did you know that data can save lives? Meet Rony Arafin, the Director of Insights at the British Heart Foundation and CEO of The Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts (AphA), who is on a mission to prove it. With over 15 years in the NHS, Rony’s belief in data’s power drives his efforts to revolutionise patient care. He emphasises the nee…

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Cantilever Group's Todd Owens - the untapped opportunity in GP stakes 48:32

1M ago48:32

48:32

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s podcast dives into the continued innovation in the GP stakes space with someone who has advised some of the industry’s largest firms on their businesses and going public. We are joined by Todd Owens, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cantilever Group. Cantilever is an independent firm fo…

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Intapp's Ben Harrison - using data and automation to transform private markets 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode is a special show with Ben Harrison, the Co-Founder of DealCloud, which is now part of Intapp, where he is President, Industries. Ben is a former banker and private equity professional at Falfurrias Capital Partners who went on to co-found DealCloud to make the process of managing dea…

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T. Rowe Price's Cheri Belski - how a $1.59T asset manager is approaching private markets: AGM x Pangea Private Markets Live Podcast 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Recently, AGM partnered with Pangea to bring together a group of executives in private markets and wealth management in London for a live AGM podcast featuring Cheri Belski of T. Rowe Price, one of the largest asset managers in the world with over $1.59T AUM. Cheri is the Global Head of Product at T.…

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Brian Dawkins: Philadelphia Eagles Legend on Growing Through Adversity - Classics Series 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

Brian Dawkins is an NFL Hall-of-Famer who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brian is regarded as one of the greatest safeties of all time and during his illustrious career was named to nine Pro Bowls and five All-Pro first teams. Brian was the heart and soul of the Eagles defense and on this …

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Paul Black - CEO of WCM Investment Management on Empowering People and Building a High-Performance Culture *Classics Series 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Paul Black is Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer at WCM Investment Management. As a member of the Investment Strategy Groups for the firm’s global, fundamental growth strategies, his primary responsibility is portfolio management. In more than 30 years in the investment industry, he has served previously as a portfolio manager with Wells…

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From Google to Startup: Leading the FemTech Revolution with a Fresh Perspective 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

How can data revolutionise health and wellness, particularly in FemTech? This week we chat with Laura Parfitt, a former Google data scientist turned entrepreneur. Laura discusses the potential of data to address critical gaps in HealthTech and FemTech, emphasising the need for collaboration between start-ups and research institutions. She explores …

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Bernstein Private Wealth Management's Alex Chaloff - how the CIO of a $125B wealth manager navigates private markets 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode is with Alex Chaloff, the CIO of a large and sophisticated private wealth management firm that is very active in private markets. Alex is Chief Investment Officer of Bernstein’s $125B+ private wealth management unit within $725B AUM AllianceBernstein. He was previously the Head of Alt…

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William Green on Living a Richer, Wiser, Happier Life! Classics Series 2:42:09

2M ago2:42:09

2:42:09

Discover the wisdom behind living a fulfilled life with William Green, the acclaimed author of Richer, Wiser, Happier. In this episode, William shares profound insights and practical strategies on achieving true wealth, wisdom, and happiness. Today on the podcast I’m sharing 2 wisdom rich conversations I had with William Green! Over the last quarte…

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[Repost] Animal Spirits: Alt Goes Mainstream with Michael Sidgmore 51:17

2M ago51:17

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I went into The Compound and came out alive. Recently, I joined Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson of Ritholtz Wealth Management on their Animal Spirits podcast by The Compound. It is a fantastic show that produces frank and thoughtful conversations on markets and the wealth management world. They invited me on their show to discuss why alts are going…

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Adam Robinson: A Chess Master's Guide to Finding Clarity in Complexity - Classics Series 1:41:37

2M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

Today on the podcast I revisit one of my all time conversations with Adam Robison for our Classics Series! Adam is the Co- Founder of The Princeton Review, a rated chess master, an advisor to large hedge funds and financial institutions. The breadth and depth of Adams knowledge and curiosity is on full display in this conversation! You'll see why h…

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Mercer Investments' Gregg Sommer & CAIS' Neil Blundell - following the fast river of alts 49:47

3M ago49:47

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. On today’s episode, we are joined by Mercer Investments’ US Financial Intermediaries Leader Gregg Sommer and CAIS’ MD and Head of Investments Neil Blundell. Gregg and Neil bring deep experience and backgrounds in private markets to discuss how alternatives can be further adopted by the wealth channel…

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Manulife's Anne Valentine Andrews - connecting real assets with real money and the world of infrastructure investing 55:00

3M ago55:00

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode features a guest who has consistently and astutely figured out the growth areas in private markets. We are joined by Manulife’s new Global Head of Private Markets Anne Valentine Andrews. She’s responsible for the strategy, business development, and growth of Manulife Investment Manage…

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Monthly Alts Pulse Ep. 11: Taking the pulse of private markets with Dan Vene, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Head of Investment Solutions, iCapital 26:03

3M ago26:03

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Welcome to the 11th episode of a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. We changed up this month’s episode, welcoming iCapital Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Head of Investment Solutions Dan Vene to the show to discuss the evolution of private markets and the launch of iCapital’s Marketplace. iCapital, as the leading platform that …

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5 Secrets to Unlocking Your Data’s Potential: How Salesforce is Transforming Businesses 42:31

3M ago42:31

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What if you could harness the power of your data to drive unparalleled customer experiences and business insights? Today I speak to Paul O’Sullivan, VP Solution Engineering and Salesforce UKI CTO. With Salesforce Data Cloud, that vision can become a reality. By seamlessly connecting your data sources, Data Cloud empowers you to harmonise your infor…

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Partners Group's Rob Collins - The how and why of evergreens: one of the most exciting trends in private markets 1:05:05

4M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode is one of evergreen importance. We talk with one of the pioneers in the evergreen fund space. Rob Collins, a Partner, Co-Head of Private Wealth, and Head of the New York office and a member of the Global Executive Board at Partners Group, a $147B+ AUM alternative asset manager, joins …

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Data for a better tomorrow: A dialogue with Cynozure's CEO 57:22

4M ago57:22

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What if you could harness the power of data to drive positive change in the world? That is the guiding principle behind Cynozure, a purpose-driven data and analytics consultancy led by Jason Foster. In this insightful conversation, Jason shares his journey of building a business that goes beyond mere profit, with a mission to use data for a better …

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iCapital Chairman & CEO Lawrence Calcano - Driving efficiency across the entire value chain to transform private markets 41:15

4M ago41:15

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. I've been having many conversations with GPs and LPs over the past few months — and it feels like we've reached a point in private markets where both sides are trying to figure out how to navigate this space, from a product perspective and a technology perspective. To better understand these issues, …

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#366 Chris Begg - Investing In Persistent Incremental Progress & Lifelong Learning 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Christopher M. Begg is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of East Coast Asset Management, Inc. Chris is also currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia Business School where he teaches Security Analysis. Chris is one of the most thoughtful people I know and I wanted to share his love of learning that com…

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NEA's Peter Barris - From operator to VC legend, how Peter transformed NEA into a venture juggernaut 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. His career started when someone said to him, “well, have you thought about venture capital? We don’t think that you’d be any good at it.” The rest is history. Today’s episode features one of the legends of the venture capital industry. Peter Barris joined New Enterprise Associates in 1992 after a sto…

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3.11 On Offshore Wind & Building Coalitions of Local Support with Nadia Adam and Elina Khutoryansky 46:27

4M ago46:27

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In this episode, Nadia, Elina, and Amy discuss the new landscape of offshore wind in America and how this holistic solution is providing revitalization to American manufacturing, in addition to the importance of engagement with the local community and meeting people where they are in renewable energy outreach. Quotes “It sounds like people are not …

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3.12 Season 3 Wrap Up with Amy Simpkins 44:54

4M ago44:54

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Join Amy Simpkins for a “state of the [renewable energy] union” in 2023-2024, her predictions for 2025, reflections on innovation theory and the importance of creative rest for the entrepreneurial (and life!) journey, and a summary of Power Flow’s stunning Season 3 guests. To consider this summer: How do we give ourselves mental and creative rest a…

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NewEdge's Rob Sechan and Cameron Dawson - growing a cutting edge $44B platform to serve the wealth channel 59:56

4M ago59:56

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode features the architects behind one of the industry’s faster growing wealth management platforms, NewEdge. We welcome NewEdge CEO, Managing Partner, and Co-Founder Rob Sechan and NewEdge CIO Cameron Dawson. Both Rob and Cameron have a wealth of experience in both wealth management and …

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2024 European Private Market Trends: An AGM x Pangea podcast shorts collaboration 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

AGM collaborated with Pangea Group, a firm that helps B2B fintech companies with go-to-market strategies, at a live event they hosted on private markets in London with Schroders and Illuminate Financial to gather thoughts from some leaders in private markets on their views of the industry’s future in Europe. We asked seven private market participan…

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Apprenticeships in Data: Bentley Motors' vision for the future 48:53

5M ago48:53

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Getting Ahead of the Curve: How Bentley Motors Uses Apprenticeships to Develop Future Data Talent and Stay Competitive How can companies best prepare for the data skills needed in the future? Today I speak to two members of Bentley Motors data team: Andy Moore, Chief Data Officer, and Niamh Frogley, a data science apprentice. At Bentley Motors, the…

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Ritholtz Wealth Management's Michael Batnick - real talk on private markets 1:06:05

5M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. On today’s show, we turned the tables. We welcomed famed podcast co-host of Animal Spirits and The Compound and Friends and writer at The Irrelevant Investor, and Managing Partner and Director of Research at $4B AUM Ritholtz Wealth Management Michael Batnick to come on the show to share a wealth mana…

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HgCapital Trust's Chairman of the Board Jim Strang - a masterclass in private markets 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode features a masterclass in private markets from a guest who has seen it all. Jim Strang is a deeply experienced private equity professional who has been part of the industry as a GP, LP, investor, consultant, and now a teacher, board member, and advisor to a number of firms. I’d probab…

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How to thrive in a start-up environment - lessons from a Data Science Leader 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

What does it take to start a career in data science and land your first job? Mike Holmes, the Head of Data Science at Provenir, shares his insights. Mike talks about his journey from the early days of data science to now. With experience in both startups and large companies, he offers a unique view of the field. He discusses the importance of hirin…

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3.10 On Obliterating Entrepreneurial Underprivilege with Holistic Innovation Support with Deepa Lounsbury 42:22

5M ago42:22

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In this episode, Deepa and Amy discuss ways to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in climate tech and “making the umbrella bigger for who gets to be a climate entrepreneur,” along with the reality and challenges in the entrepreneurial space. Quotes “Underrepresented people are underrepresented often because they are undersupported.” – Deepa Lou…

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#365 Brian Holman - My Mentor & Head Coach of The Boston Cannons 1:02:27

5M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Brian Holman, the esteemed head coach of the Boston Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Brian, a three-time All-American and NCAA Champion, shares invaluable insights from his storied career, from his playing days at Johns Hopkins to coaching triumphs at North Carolina and the University of Utah. As my mentor during my time at UNC, Brian's prof…

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EP13 Pioneering Value Accelerating Strategies: The Power of Cooperative Ecosystems, the Female Founders' Advantage, and Social Impact 44:47

5M ago44:47

44:47

Let’s get down to business: If you’re a founder or CEO eyeing a lucrative exit for your company, you’ll want to explore these strategies for accelerating your business value, and you may be surprised. Learn what the surge of conscious leadership, coopetitive ecosystem models, and social impact means for your business growth, plus what you need to k…

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Monthly Alts Pulse Ep. 10: Taking the pulse of private markets with Lawrence Calcano, Chairman & CEO of iCapital, and Robert Picard, Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments at Hightower Advisors ... 21:36

5M ago21:36

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Welcome to the 10th episode of a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. Here’s the latest episode of the Monthly Alts Pulse, a live conversation in studio with Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman & CEO of iCapital, who as the leader of a platform that is responsible for the majority of individual and advisor-led investment flows into the …

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37 Essential Things I Want to Remember - My Birthday Gift to You! 36:41

6M ago36:41

36:41

Today’s my 37th birthday and instead of unwrapping gifts, I wanted to share a couple of gifts with you. These are 37 things I want to remember. I am Sean DeLaney, the executive performance coach with over a decade of experience working with CEOs, executives, and leadership teams, guiding them beyond traditional definitions of success. I exclusively…

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EP12 Beyond the Bottom Line: Leadership, Company Culture, and Why Personal Growth Powers Business Growth 36:55

5M ago36:55

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Business is all about people and relationships, and the biggest predictor of success is your leadership and company culture. So what does it take to inspire a culture of innovation, creativity, productivity and great results? Hosts Steve Little and Melinda Wittstock, who have both built and lead teams large and small for outsize success, discuss st…

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The true value of Data Governance and why it’s so important for your business, with Abbie Ensor 44:48

6M ago44:48

44:48

Is data governance really as dull as its name implies? Abbie Ensor, Senior Capability Manager of Data Governance at Coventry Building Society, paints a much more vibrant picture in her discussion of establishing practices at her organisation. While she acknowledges the challenges involved, from gaining buy-in to implementing cultural changes, Abbie…

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