Best Fusión Total Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 267: Jai Jacob: The Journey towards an Individualized Portfolio, with a side of Jazz 35:17

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Jai Jacob has had a 25+ year career at Lazard Asset Management where he headed up the Quantitative, Alternatives and Multi-Asset Investment Group which oversaw c. $35 bn in AUM. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, New York, and plays the electric guitar. We hear about his upbringing in Montreal, how he cha…

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Episode 266: Cary Carbonaro - Wealth Planner and Advocate - Preparing for the Future of Women in Wealth Management 21:29

3h ago21:29

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Cary Carbonaro, is an award-winning financial advisor, a women and wealth expert and a CFP board ambassador. She is currently senior vice president of Advisors Capital, where she was noted in the 2024 NASDAQ Advisor Council and as a Top Advisor in 2023 Investopedia. In this first of two dynamic podcasts featuring leading female voices in financial …

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e472 — Pixels, Prices and Pico 30:00

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Photo by Michael Martine, Fourth of July fireworks in Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC 2012 Published 15 July 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s stories while Michael M is away. The co-hosts discuss Generative Reality, Renault’s gamification of automotive safety, AI algorithmic price segmentation, drones vs fireworks, th…

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Episode 265: Kristina Blaschek of William Blair: The fusion of Investments and Technology 23:54

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Kristina Blaschek, is Director of Business and Technology within the Investment Management division of William Blair, based in Chicago. She started her career in investment banking, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Auditorium Theatre. Kristina starts our conversation describing her education and what drew her to the world of finance…

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Episode 264: Keri Findley of Tacora Capital: On Private Credit and Triple Axels - where execution is key 40:45

4d ago40:45

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Keri Findley is Chief Executive Officer of Tacora Capital, which focuses on Asset-Based Private Credit Opportunities in Specialty Finance and Insurance. She was previously a partner at Third Point Our conversation starts with her childhood and in particular her high school years, when Keri spent up to 40 hours per week practicing figure skating alo…

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e471 — Ghost Jobs and AI 30:58

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Photo by Iggy Love on Unsplash Published 8 July 2024 Michael M and Michael R get together to talk through this week’s stories while Andy is away. In this episode, Michael and Michael dive deep into a variety of AI themes, including regulation, getting OpenAI to reveal instruction sets, mocap before turning to ghost jobs, new exoskeletons and Meta’s…

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Episode 4: Trailer Series 4 of 2024: The Rise of the Custom Portfolio 4:10

11d ago4:10

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As we enter high summer here we come with some summer bounty here at Fiftyfaces Podcast as we launch Series 4 that is bursting with wisdom and insights. Because life is not linear, these stories are not linear either – and they stress the power of the individual. Hear from an introvert who found her calling in connecting with people in private weal…

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e470 — Two Marvelous Mini-Brains 35:41

19d ago35:41

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Photo by Michael Rowe Published 1 July 2024 Andy and Michael M get together to talk through the backlog of articles and stories from the past weeks. While Michael R is away this time, in this episode Andy and Michael M pull on an AI thread exposed through a set of old and new games, discuss FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform for biocomputing and marvel at …

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Mellow Daytime Rain: Savor Your Moment of Peace with Gentle Rain Sounds & Melodic Birdsong (10 Hours) 10:08:00

13d ago10:08:00

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“Rain Sounds for Deep Sleep” As daylight showers descend softly over a bed of Lily of the Valley, a tranquil symphony envelops the surroundings. The gentle tapping of mellow daytime rain upon the fragile foliage and blooms weaves a tapestry of sounds that comforts and rejuvenates the spirit. Each raindrop's rhythm on the wide, verdant leaves sets a…

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Sublime Brown Noise: Immerse Yourself in this Mellow, Deep & Rich Version of Brown Noise | Soothing Sleep Sound (10 Hours) 10:08:05

13d ago10:08:05

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“Brown Noise for Deep Sleep” There is something profoundly comforting about finding my solace, my personal retreat from the jarring cacophony of life, in the even, velvety embrace of sublime brown noise. With sounds that wrap around me like a warm, enveloping blanket, it's become my secret escape, my sanity saver in a world that's frequently far to…

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Ethereal Pink Noise: Discover the Soothing Power of Pink Noise for Focus, Relaxation, and Deep Sleep (10 Hours) 10:08:38

13d ago10:08:38

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“Pink Noise Sleep Sounds” As an avid enthusiast of sound therapy, I've embarked on an enlightening journey with ethereal pink noise and its remarkable impact on well-being. This captivating auditory experience has not only enhanced my focus but also provided a soothing balm for relaxation and stress relief. Ethereal pink noise, a refined form of pi…

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Celestial White Noise: Drift into Dreamland | Deep Sleep, Calm your Mind (10 Hours) 10:08:10

13d ago10:08:10

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White Noise Sound: Celestial White Noise for Deep Sleep Ever since I can remember, finding tranquility in the chaos of everyday life has often felt like an elusive quest. The constant barrage of noise, from the relentless honking of cars to the persistent pings of electronic devices, seemed to form an invisible barrier against peace. That is, until…

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Looking at Infinite Possibility 🌌 53:05

17d ago53:05

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Join with me, Regan, as I chat with Tenille Bentley of The Digital Wealthy & Conscious Podcast and we discuss the ignition of the flame 🔥 that sparks the ability to have it all and what that exactly means. Being an energetic match for what you are looking to call into your life. Listen to how we unpack ‘the gap’. The period of time that exists betw…

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Thunderstorm Sounds: Native American Flute & Thunderstorm | Total Spiritual Bliss (Sleep Music) 10:09:09

26d ago10:09:09

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"Native American Flute & Thunderstorm Sounds for Deep Sleep" The ancient trees around me stood as silent guardians, their leaves whispering secrets of days gone by. I meandered through, the dusk air cooling on my skin, when the first distant notes of a Native American flute reached my ears. The music felt as old as time itself, echoing softly betwe…

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E469 – WWDC Recap – Everything you want to know 49:34

24d ago49:34

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Michael’s WWDC Content Schedule Michael and Andy are off this week, so Michael R. takes time to give a detailed look at what he learned at this year’s WWDC (WorldWide Developer’s Conference) from Apple. He focuses on how he approaches reviewing all the content, what was interesting for him, and how you can get the most out of WWDC when attending re…

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FAI June 2024 Podcast: Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Using the INBONE II System 27:48

23d ago27:48

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The utilization of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) for managing severe ankle osteoarthritis has become increasingly common, leading to a higher occurrence of revision TAA procedures because of failure of primary TAA. This study aims to examine the clinical results associated with revision TAA using the INBONE II system. Given the growing number of T…

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e468 — Andy’s Fun Time

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Flappy Bird Arcade Game photo by Andy Piper June 2024 Published 10 June 2024 Andy and Michael R get together to talk through this week’s articles. In this episode, the team discusses virtual reality work, entertainment and games along with space science. Andy starts things off with his recent experiences at the Electromagnetic Field festival. With …

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Ocean Sounds with a Piano Solo: Immerse in the Acoustic Calm of Ocean Waves & Piano for Stress Release, Deep Sleep (10 Hours) 10:08:31

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As the evening sun dips below the horizon and the sky transitions into a canvas of twilight hues, I find peace in the gentle embrace of ocean sounds mingled with the tender melodies of a piano solo. I close my eyes and let the symphony of nature and music unfold. The rhythmic dance of the waves rolling onto the shore sets a serene backdrop—a natura…

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Episode 263: Kurt Summers of Blackstone: Public Service from Every Angle 34:14

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Kurt Summers is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Public-Private Partnerships in Blackstone’s Infrastructure Group. In this capacity, Mr. Summers is responsible for investment strategies in partnership with governments, public entities, civic and labor organizations, and broader stakeholders to help advance local infrastructure priorities and …

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Episode 262: Kevin Leonard of NEPC: Towards a Sustainable Future for Public Pensions and Solving Pension Envy 37:22

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Kevin Leonard is Partner and Practice Group Director – Public Funds and Taft Hartley at NEPC. He has had a long career in consulting and started his career as an accountant. Kevin has had a career of over 30 years in investment consulting, and it had a somewhat “accidental” start – being driven more by location and convenience than a calling. Thing…

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Episode 261: David Golub of Golub Capital: Giving Culture the Credit 34:22

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David Golub is President at Golub Capital, a direct lender and credit manager established in 1994, and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As the son of a psychiatrist and psychologist, a path into finance was originally a divergent path, and a somewhat non-linear one at that. As we chart the course of David’s career we chart the arc of Gol…

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Episode 260: Derek Walker of CPP Investments: Total Return for the Portfolio of Tomorrow 27:20

2M ago27:20

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Derek Walker, is Head of Portfolio Design & Construction, total Fund Management and a member of the Global Leadership Team at CPP Investments, based in Toronto. He previously worked in MSCI in Geneva. We start by discussing what Derek describes as a “non linear” career path, and his road from technology and machine translation to CPP Investments. W…

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e467 — Total Recall

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Photo by Ingo Schulz on Unsplash Published 27 May 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s articles. In this episode, the team talks about the Daylight DC-1 computer, Welsh and Korean metaverse examples, AI and much more. The co-hosts start things off with the Daylight DC-1 computer – a tablet that tempted both Andy and Mich…

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Episode 259: Anna McDonald of Moneta: Going for Gold - Coaching Athletes on their Financial Game 29:05

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Anna McDonald has a dual role at Moneta, a St. Louis based RIA with over $32 billion in assets under management. She supports athletes in all aspects of their financial lives, preparing them for sustained success beyond their athletic careers. She knows this segment well as she previously spent six years as an ESPN reporter, covering Major League B…

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Episode 3: BONUS EPISODE - Nicci Take - Deal and Presentation Coach - Sealing the Deal, Following Up and Remembering Forgetting 17:08

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Nicci Take featured in our first Pride series in 2021 and shared her story as a prominent transgender advocate, inspirational speaker and coach. We have watched Nicci’s presence grow and thrive over the past 3 years, she posts frequent inspirational content on Linked IN and we we wanted to ask her back onto the podcast to share some of that wisdom …

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Episode 258: Varun Laijawalla of Ninety One: Emerging Markets Unpacked 29:24

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Varun Laijawalla is a Portfolio Manager at Ninety One, where he manages long only EM and EM ex-China portfolios. He started his career as a consultant and moved into stockpicking via Asia focused sales. Our conversation starts with his international background, which saw his family move from India to Holland when Varun was only 4 years old, and the…

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e466 — AI’s Perfect Vacation 34:55

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Photo by H Fall on Unsplash Published 20 May 2024 Michael and Michael teleport into the virtual studio to talk tech. In this episode, the team talks about the latest AI stories, Andy’s Apple Vision Pro experience, and recent announcements from Google I/O. Michael and Michael start off with the concept of synthetic humans, as a way to more rapidly a…

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Episode 257: BONUS: Avivah Wittenberg-Cox: Higher for Longer is not just for markets - Preparing for the 100 year and 4 Quarter life 31:06

2M ago31:06

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In this bonus episode we meet with fellow INSEAD alumna Avivah Wittenberg-Cox advocates for new thinking in generational and gender balance. She is a consultant, coach and speaker on the rising impact of longevity on the people and on the workplace and provides advice to help businesses thrive. She is the author of seven books on gender, leadership…

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Episode 256: Jim McNamee of the NPPFA - Pensions, Promises, Persistence 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Jim McNamee, is President of the National Public Pension Fund Association. He is director of Stonegate Insurance, Unique Insurance Company and Resolute Global Partners as well as the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association which he founded in 1985. He was formerly a police officer. Our conversation starts with the school of hard knocks – a strict …

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Rain Sounds: Handpan & Gentle Rain Fusion Vol. 1 • Meditate, Sleep Music (10 Hours) 10:09:28

2M ago10:09:28

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As the sun sinks low into the night sky and the city gradually gives way to the soothing sounds of nature, I find myself drawn to my sanctuary. In this tranquil haven, where the gentle glow of the only light softens the contrasting edges of my hectic life, I seemingly fall under the spell of an enchanting blend of handpan music and the splattering …

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Episode 255: Stephanie Drescher of Apollo: From legacy to laying the groundwork of a private wealth business 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Stephanie Drescher is Chief Client and Product Development Officer at Apollo. She started her career in the Alternative Investment Group at JP Morgan and is a Board Member at ADT. We start our discussion with a tribute to Stephanie’s grandmother who taught her about stocks and the markets, sowing the seeds of an interest in finance that has been li…

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FAI May 2024 Podcast: Discrepancies Between Intraoperative and Postoperative Ankle Motion Measured for Anterior-Approach Total Ankle Arthroplasty 19:18

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Although intraoperative ankle motion serves as a foundational reference for anticipated motion after surgery and guides the addition of procedures to enhance ankle motion in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), the relationship between intraoperative and postoperative ankle motion remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the discrepancy between …

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Episode 254: Ciara Hurley - Reflecting on a Career in Private Wealth and "Perspective" for the Next Stage 31:04

2M ago31:04

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Ciara Hurley is an investment committee member at the Trinity College Dublin Endowment. Ciara recently retired from Quilter Cheviot, where she was a financial advisor for over 20 years. She has worked as a portfolio manager, as well as serving in various director and Board roles. Our conversation charts both Ciara’s career and the evolution of weal…

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My Platinum Podcast 🎙️ 1:29:38

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Join me as I present my latest podcast, The Platinum Podcast - Millionaire Mastery: Unveiling My Platinum Mentorship, that I recently presented as a webinar, live and online. This space is where I ask the question: What would it mean for you, if you could consciously create millions of dollars, from a place of heart-centered coherence and awareness…

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e465 — Roblox Physical Fusion 38:49

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Photo by Alex Knight on Unsplash Published 6 May 2024 Andy, Michael and Michael squeeze into the virtual studio to talk tech. In this episode, the team share some tech happy birthday wishes, takes a side trip down the Rabbit R1 hole, discuss screens and buttons in automobiles, check into real world implementations of video games and gaming versions…

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Episode 253: Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS: Public Service, Pushing for Impact, and Learning how to take a Punch 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Marcie Frost is the Chief Executive Officer of CalPERS, the largest pension fund in the US with over $400 billion in assets under management and serving over 2 million members in its retirement system. She was recently elected to the board of the Toigo Foundation. Our conversation starts with her very early days in public service, and how typing an…

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Episode 252: Series 3 2024 - Trailer - A Tour through Public Service, Private Wealth and Culture 4:46

3M ago4:46

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Summer is coming, and so is Series 3 of the 2024 Fiftyfaces Podcast, and this series is filled with themes that we have not touched in as much depth before. The notion of service, and in particular serving public funds – whether in an officer, trustee or consultant capacity is explored in depth – we look at the mindset required, the rewards that ac…

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e464 — AI Piano Man 34:12

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Picture by Michael Martine at Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue, Durham NC, April 2024 Published 29 April 2024 Michael and Michael get together to talk tech while Andy is away. In this episode, the team focuses on a variety of AI topics including AI hardware in the form of the Rabbit R1, the new Logitech AI Mouse, smart gloves to teach piano playing. Michael M s…

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Bee Sounds "Healing Frequency" & Ambient Music Fusion | Ultimate Relaxation (10 Hours) 10:08:51

3M ago10:08:51

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Quietly among the buzzing bees, I am enveloped in a symphony of natural sounds intertwined with ambient music. The gentle hum of the bees creates a harmonious melody, with the soothing tones of the music drifting through the air. Listening to the bees buzzing creates a sense of calm and tranquility, grounding me in the present moment. The rhythmic …

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FAI April 2024 Podcast: Statistical Fragility Analysis of Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs Primary Arthrodesis to Treat Lisfranc Injuries: A Systematic Review 14:11

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There is a lack of consensus in the use of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) vs primary arthrodesis (PA) in the management of Lisfranc injuries. Statistical fragility represents the number of events needed to flip statistical significance and provides context to interpret P values of outcomes from conflicting studies. The current study evalua…

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E463 – Kickstarting Robo-Modding Mayhem 37:00

3M ago37:00

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Michael Rowe via DiffusionBee – Prompt – “Robots defining a Modding KickStarter, Realistic, Dynamic Lighting, by H.R. Giger” This week, while Michael M is in the woods, Andy and Michael R. go thru the week’s links focusing back on our roots talking about various gaming stories, including: Life by You’s open approach to modding, dragon based table t…

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