Podcasts
We are thrilled to interview some of the world’s leading investment, economic, and philanthropic minds to provide insight on how institutional investors can survive and thrive in the world of markets and finance.
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FEG Insight Bridge Podcast with Xavier Majic
Former captain of the Canadian National Hockey Team and founder and CIO of Maple Rock, Xavier Majic joins Greg in this episode of the FEG Insight Bridge to talk about his unusual path to finance, the many similarities between professional hockey and investing, the differences between being a great captain and a great coach, and how being willing to look stupid can lead to some incredibly smart results. Make sure you tune in for this exiting episode!
FEG Insight Bridge Podcast with Tiffany Pham
As founder and CEO of Mogul, a global diversity recruitment company, Tiffany Pham has her finger on the pulse of diversity and equity. In this episode of the FEG Insight Bridge, Tiffany discusses her remarkable journey, the critical importance of diversity in all industries, and the role of mentorship and sponsorship in creating a supportive environment for diverse talent. She also shares her three tips for career success, her advice for cold soliciting a mentor, and strategies for dealing with rejection. From Tiffany’s practical examples to her actionable advice, you won’t want to miss this enriching episode.
FEG Bridge Insight with Victor Khosla
In this episode of FEG’s Insight Bridge, Greg is joined by Victor Khosla, founder and CIO of Strategic Value Partners, a private credit firm with investments in both the U.S. and Europe. Victor reflects on the shifts in distressed investing over the past 20-plus years and explores the role of ESG in improving operations. He also shares his thoughts on the differences between distressed debt in Europe and the U.S. and why rescue financing, or DIP loans, is an essential piece of SVP’s toolkit.
FEG Bridge Insight with Jeffrey Sherman
This week, Greg is joined by DoubleLine CIO Jeffrey Sherman (also the host of the podcast The Sherman Show) to discuss the current state of the markets and break down areas of opportunity amidst the noise. Jeremy shares his opinions on the latest moves by the Fed (and what he thinks is coming), how the U.S. will fare as the economy slows down, and why there’s no such thing as “bond math.”
FEG Bridge Insight with Jordi Visser
We are honored to welcome 30-year investment veteran Jordi Visser to today's FEG Insight Bridge. He is the CIO & President of Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, LLC. Weiss, founded in 1978, has been a pioneer in the market-neutral style of investing, offering traditional hedge funds and liquid alternatives. Jordi has been instrumental in Weiss’ success. He has always been an innovative thinker with an uncanny ability to decipher current market trends. Not only will we hear his latest views on the markets and the economy, but we will also discuss hedge funds, mutual funds, baseball cards, NFTs, handicapping horse races, and even green marbles.
FEG Bridge Insight with Dr. Mohamed El-Erian
From his start with the International Monetary Fund to his current roles as president of Queens College, chair of Gramercy Funds, and chief economic advisor to Allianz, Mohamed El-Erian has a host of experience dealing with global macro issues and assisting policymakers across the globe with difficult economic situations. On this episode of the FEG Insight Bridge, Mohamed talks about his deep respect for central banks (and his disappointment with the Fed), and the intricacies of policymaking which must take into account political, social, and economic issues. He also discusses the seemingly conflicting signals from the stock and fixe income markets and how institutional investors should be repositioning their portfolios in response to market volatility. This is one episode you definitely won’t want to miss!
The Power Law with Sebastian Mallaby
Sebastian Mallaby, the Paul Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and renowned journalist and author whose works include More Money Than God: Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite and The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan, among others, joins the FEG Insight Bridge. The focus of this discussion is Sebastian’s most recent book, The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future, and Sebastian shares his thoughts on the unique nature of Silicon Valley, the enormous influence of key venture capitalists on the industry, and the art and responsibility of storytelling. Listen in on this fascinating conversation to better understand the mysteries of venture capitalism, the mindset of successful VCs, and why governance is crucial, even—or especially—for decacorns.
Captain Hook Sails for Home, Departing Wisdom From a Retiring CIO
The decorated and well-loved CIO, Jonathan Hook, joins Greg for this riveting episode of the FEG Insight Bridge where the two discuss Jonathan’s broad career from banking to university endowments to private foundations. Jonathan shares his insights on topics ranging from his approach to asset allocation and building out investment offices, his philosophy as a CIO, and plans for his impending retirement. He also discusses the Weinberg Foundation’s highly lauded diverse manager program. You won’t want to miss this engaging episode!
The Children Are Our Future with Sir Chris Hohn
Never one to follow the status quo, Sir Chris Hohn joins Greg for this episode of the FEG Insight Bridge to discuss his unconventional approach to portfolio management, his deep passion for service, and his dedication to improving the world through his efforts in public health and climate change. Chris also explains the importance of philanthropy and why climate change is not only a key issue, it’s also an area ripe for first-mover advantage. Be sure to listen in on this illuminating conversation!
Damsel in Distressed with Dominique Mielle
As a former partner and senior portfolio manager at Canyon Capital, a $25 billion hedge fund, Dominique Mielle knows a thing or two about distressed debt. In this episode of the Insight Bridge, Dominique joins Greg to discuss the current fate of distressed investing, how market ups and downs helped her build resilience and a stronger stomach, why a diverse perspective is a powerful value-add, and what prompted her to write Damsel in Distressed, the first memoir of a woman in the hedge fund space.
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