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Silicon Valley ImpactS2 E19 - Jeremiah Owyang of Blitzscaling Ventures and Nathan Beckord of Foundersuite.com and Fundingstack.comOn this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we speak with Jeremiah Owyang, General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and Founder of Llama Lounge, and Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite.com (for startups) and Fundingstack.com (for VCs and i-bankers).
Jeremiah is the General Partner leading AI investments in early-stage startups at Blitzscaling Ventures. He’s also the founder of the Llama Lounge AI startup event series and a well-known conference speaker. A longtime Silicon Valley veteran dating back to the Dotcom era, Jeremiah has co-founded multiple technology research firms.
Nathan Beckord, CFA, is the Founder an...2025-06-031h 01
Financial PerspectivesInsights into International Equity StrategySend us a message!In this episode of Financial Perspectives, Tanya Suba-Tang sits down with Ken Ryan, CFA—Portfolio Manager of the Parnassus International Equity Fund. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of global equity investing and how a values-driven approach can uncover opportunity in unexpected places.Ken shares insights from his experience at Parnassus, WCM Investment Management, and Dodge & Cox, covering everything from managing risk in international markets to integrating sustainability principles without compromising returns. Listeners will gain valuable context on how to navigate today’s geopolitical and economic challenges while maintaining a long-term pers...2025-05-2722 min
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-2557 min
Fill The Gap: The Official Podcast of the CMT AssociationEpisode 51: Exploring Dual Momentum with Gary AntonacciMomentum remains one of the most persistent and powerful anomalies in financial markets. In this engaging fireside chat, recorded live at the West Coast Regional Summit in San Francisco, we sit down with Gary Antonacci, the renowned author of Dual Momentum Investing, to explore the evolution, application, and enduring effectiveness of momentum-based investment strategies.Gary will share his insights on the science behind Dual Momentum, how it enhances traditional trend-following approaches, and the ways investors can apply these principles to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. Whether you’re a practitioner of systematic investing, a trend-following enthusiast, or simply cu...2025-05-1959 min
New Books NetworkNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
NBN Book of the DayNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
New Books in EconomicsNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
New Books in East Asian StudiesNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
New Books in Chinese StudiesNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
New Books in FinanceNicholas Borst, "The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025)The Chinese Communist Party’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. The Bird and the Cage: China's Economic Contradictions (Palgrave MacMillan, 2025) explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. It also evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Nicholas Borst is vice president and director of China resea...2025-05-1757 min
Financial PerspectivesFrom IPO to Liquidity: The Evolution of Secondary MarketsSend us a message!The private secondary market has transformed from informal, ad-hoc deals to a sophisticated $3 trillion asset class. In this episode, Jack Cassel, Senior Vice President and Head of Listings at Nasdaq, joins host Tanya Suba-Tang to unpack how private companies, employees, and investors are navigating liquidity needs long before IPOs. Discover how companies manage cap tables, why secondary transactions differ from traditional venture funding, and how market sentiment has shaped growth from the post-2008 era through today's innovation boom. Whether you're an employee holding private stock, an investor seeking new op...2025-04-2916 min
Financial PerspectivesCHATS: Impact Investing: Reshaping Private MarketsSend us a message!On this CHATS segment of the "Financial Perspectives" podcast, William Reynolds hosts a dynamic conversation with Josh Hile - CEO of Citizen Mint - as they explore how impact investing in private markets is transforming the investment landscape by delivering competitive financial returns while addressing critical global challenges. The traditional investment paradigm has long separated profit-seeking activities from philanthropic endeavors—but that's changing rapidly. Josh explains how younger investors are rejecting this binary approach, instead seeking investments that generate returns while creating positive outcomes for society and the environment. This shift coi...2025-04-0837 min
Financial PerspectivesNavigating the Great Wealth Transfer: Reshaping Wealth ManagementSend us a message!The Great Wealth Transfer will move $124 trillion by 2048, according to recent data from Cerulli Associates. But the most revolutionary aspect? Women will inherit approximately 70% of this unprecedented wealth transfer.Sylvia Kwan, PhD, CFA, CAIA - CEO and CIO of Ellevest - breaks down this seismic shift during our conversation, revealing that $54 trillion will go to surviving spouses (95% of whom are women) while another $46 trillion flows to younger generations. For many women, particularly those from older generations who delegated financial management to partners, this represents their first opportunity to independently control substantial...2025-03-2513 min
The Investors First PodcastHerb Greenberg – Red FlagsFor our third episode of year six of the podcast, we welcome Herb Greenberg to the Investors First Podcast. Herb’s career is incredible, with time as a journalist at major news outlets ranging from the Chicago Tribune and San Francisco Chronicle, to the WSJ, and also time at The Street and CNBC. It should be noted that he was born and raised in Florida and attended the University of Miami. Herb’s energy and curiosity are up there with anyone we have interviewed in the history of this podcast. In today’s episode, we cover a wide range o...2025-03-061h 03
Financial PerspectivesBeyond Emerging Markets: Frontier Opportunity in Africa with Richard Rikoski, PhDSend us a message!Uncover the promising realm of frontier markets in our latest podcast episode! As traditional investment avenues become saturated, Africa begins to shine as a viable option for investors looking for growth and opportunities. This month’s Financial Perspectives episode reveals how demographic shifts, economic growth, and political reforms create an environment ripe for investment in various sectors. Hear from Rick Rikoski, Chief Economist at Democracy Investments and CEO and Chief Scientist of Hadal, as he highlights the significant demographic shifts occurring across the continent, notably the soaring population of Nigeria, which has...2025-02-2514 min
Financial PerspectivesCHATS: Navigating Careers in Finance: Transitioning to Investor RelationsSend us a message!On this CHATS segment of the "Financial Perspectives" podcast, Walter Pritchard shares his remarkable career pivot from chemistry to finance, exploring the critical decisions that shaped his career path and the skills needed for successful transitions. In our conversation, Walter offers valuable insights on the differences between corporate environments and the importance of communication, adaptability, and professional networking.This discussion delves into the intricacies of corporate communication, particularly within Investor Relations and Corporate Development. Walter emphasizes the art of distilling complex information for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging...2025-02-1148 min
Financial PerspectivesAI and MedTech: Innovations Shaping the Future with Kate Jackson HobbsSend us a message!Explore the groundbreaking world of medical technology and artificial intelligence with Kate Jackson Hobbs, Vice President at T. Rowe Price. By tuning in to this episode, you'll gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, leading to life-saving advancements in robotic-assisted surgeries and disease monitoring. These advancements are not just reshaping patient care but are also setting new benchmarks in medical practices across the globe. Join us for a compelling conversation that not only examines the current landscape of medical technology but also peeks into the future. Kate Jackson Hobbs shares w...2025-01-2812 min
Financial PerspectivesCHATS: Unlocking Family Wealth: Strategies, Allocation, and RiskSend us a message!On this CHATS segment of the "Financial Perspectives" podcast, we delve into secrets behind sustaining family wealth with Victor Haghani, author of "The Missing Billionaires." During this previously recorded webinar discussion, we unravel why many Gilded Age millionaires failed to see their fortunes grow into billions, despite a century of favorable investment conditions. Through personal stories, including his own family's lost wealth, we explore the pitfalls that can lead to the dissipation of fortunes and highlight essential strategies for preserving wealth across generations. Prepare to rethink the way you view strategic financial planning...2025-01-0749 min
Lead-Lag LiveMike Larson on Market Trend Predictions, Gold Investing Insights, and Money Show Conference HighlightsUnlock the secrets to smart investing with insights from the illustrious Money Show conference. This episode promises a journey through the event's rich history, from its origins in San Francisco to its expansion across major cities like Orlando, Miami, and Toronto. With captivating contributions from market-savvy speakers like Mike Larson, who boasts a track record of accurately predicting market trends, and gold aficionados Peter Schiff and Brian London, this episode guarantees valuable lessons and memorable experiences for investors of all levels.Peek behind the curtain as we reveal the meticulous planning that goes into crafting these high-profile...2024-12-1615 min
Financial PerspectivesCHATS: Exploring the Digital Mirage: Cryptocurrency's Rise and FallSend us a message!On this episode of "Financial Perspectives: Chats", we hear from acclaimed investigative reporter, Zeke Faux, and LinkedIn’s Senior Managing Editor, Devin Banerjee, as they unravel the complex world of crypto, shedding light on its meteoric rise and subsequent challenges. Zeke shares his investigative journey into Tether, a stablecoin cloaked in mystery, and how it led him to question the very substance of the crypto industry. As we explore Bitcoin's symbolic role in El Salvador and the unpredictable fallout from Samuel Bankman-Fried's trial, this conversation underscores the volatile nature of the digital frontier an...2024-12-1044 min