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Jewish Professionals PodcastMitch Julis: Founder and CEO of Canyon PartnersMitch Julis began his journey growing up in New York, later attending Princeton before earning both a JD and MBA from Harvard. He started his career in law before making a bold pivot to finance, joining Drexel Burnham Lambert during its heyday. That move ultimately led him to co-found Canyon Partners, which has grown into a $27 billion investment firm known for its expertise in credit and special situations.In this episode, Mitch takes us through his early influences, his path from law to investing, and the principles that guided him along the way. We...2025-06-221h 03
Stars of David with Elon GoldBrett Gelman Is the Definition of CoolBrett Gelman talks to Elon about Hollywood's reluctance to speak out against antisemitism, expresses gratitude for his Israeli-American wife who has educated him about Israel, and shares a sneak peek into his time working with Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm.This episode contains explicit language and content.Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.----For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli History2024-12-3154 minStars of David with Elon GoldEmmanuelle Chriqui Is Talented, Lovely and DynamicEmmanuelle Chriqui talks to Elon about growing up in a Modern Orthodox family, how she landed her iconic role in Entourage, and how her new friends and advocates in the Jewish community inspire her.Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.----For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli HistoryWondering JewsSpecial thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.2024-12-2433 minStars of David with Elon GoldZach Sage Fox Is Teaching Truth Through HumorZach Sage Fox talks to Elon about his bar mitzvah, going to rehab, and starting stand-up all in middle school. Zach shares his near-death experience in the West Bank, and opens up about the importance of therapy and healing from an eating disorder.This episode contains adult language and content on drug use and eating disorders.Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.----For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History Nerds...2024-12-1751 minStars of David with Elon GoldStefanie Yunger Is the Perfect Person Wrapped in a PersonStefanie Yunger talks to Elon about what compelled her to start making hysterical sketches despite her agent telling her not to be funny. She also jokes that Elon’s beard might be a cry for help and shares her plans to instill a sense of Jewish pride in her child.Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.---For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli History...2024-12-1044 min
Voices of ImpactCanyon, Ivy League, Childhood: Mitchell JulisMitchell R. Julis is the co-founder, co-chairman, and co-CEO of Canyon Partners, LLC, a global alternative asset management firm based in Dallas, Texas specializing in value-oriented investments for institutional clients. A Princeton (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), Harvard Law (J.D., magna cum laude), and Harvard Business School (M.B.A., honors) graduate, he serves on the boards of Brown University, Yeshiva University, and the Asia Society. Mitch is also a member of Princeton's Julis-Rabinowitz Center Advisory Council, the School of Engineering Leadership Council, and the Lincoln Center Theater Board. He played a key role in...2024-12-081h 09Stars of David with Elon GoldHowie Mandel is Our Comedy HeroHowie Mandel talks to Elon about the joys of being a grandparent, opens up about his mental health struggles, and discusses how he turned to Jewish tradition to honor his late father.Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.---For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli HistoryWondering JewsSpecial thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.2024-12-0332 minStars of David with Elon GoldSwell Ariel Or Is the Friend Who Shows UpSwell Ariel Or talks to Elon about her role in the first scripted series about October 7th, her goal of fostering conversations about modern antisemitism while highlighting the importance of consuming knowledge from all side. Swell also reveals the real reason why she disinvited Elon to her birthday party.Watch and Subscribe on YouTubeThis podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.---For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli History2024-11-2647 minStars of David with Elon GoldMontana Tucker Is a Bright, Shining StarMontana Tucker talks to Elon about starting her career as a dancer, the influence of her Holocaust survivor grandparents, and how she uses her platform to combat antisemitism.Watch and Subscribe on YouTubeThis podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video fo...2024-11-1944 minStars of David with Elon GoldShai Davidai Is the Modern Day MordecaiShai Davidai talks to Elon about his unwavering commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus at the risk of his own job. Shai shares the realities of Jewish life in today’s academic environment post-October 7th, and he reflects on his upbringing in Israel.Please note, this episode was recorded before Shai was temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus.Watch and Subscribe on YouTubeThis podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.UNPACKED is growing and we need your help...2024-11-1948 minStars of David with Elon GoldMontana Tucker Is a Bright, Shining StarMontana Tucker talks to Elon about starting her career as a dancer, the influence of her Holocaust survivor grandparents, and how she uses her platform to combat antisemitism.This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:Jewish History NerdsSoulful Jewish LivingUnpacking Israeli HistoryWondering JewsSpecial thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.2024-11-1944 minStars of David with Elon GoldIntroducing Stars of David with Elon GoldWelcome to Stars of David! I’m your host, Elon Gold, and I’m here to bring you laughs, insights, and a whole lot of Jewish pride! Joining me is my hilarious co-host, Eli Leonard. But before we dive in, let’s answer the question: what makes this podcast different from all other podcasts? Stars of David is unapologetically Jewish! In this special 8-episode series, we’ll sit down with some of the biggest Jewish stars. Each episode is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, comedy, and the art of kvetching. We’ll share unforgettable stories, dive into meaningful conversati...2024-11-0801 min
3i Member SpotlightPioneering Private Credit with Mitch Julis, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of Canyon PartnersMitch Julis, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Canyon Partners, leads one of the world's largest and most successful multi-strategy hedge funds. Established in 1990, Canyon Partners specializes in value-oriented and event-driven investments. Before establishing Canyon, Julis held positions as a portfolio director and practiced bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law. His scholarly work on bankruptcy and distressed credit investing has been widely published in law journals and other periodicals. Mr. Julis was honored with Institutional Investor's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. He holds degrees from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Business School. Mitch has been a...2024-04-1846 min
Value Investing with LegendsMitch Julis - Finding the Opportunity in ComplexityTo be a good value investor, you must be a good credit analyst. Over the years, I learned so much from the many investors I’ve met through Heilbrunn. I’ve shamelessly incorporated these ideas and insights into my lecture notes and the curriculum. Today’s guest is one such person. Mitch Julis has had a disproportionately large impact on both my thinking and the program design. Now he joins me for a conversation about the rich interactions between the nature of the firm’s business operation and the liability side of the bal...2023-01-061h 21
Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustryJosh Friedman – Master Class in Credit Investing at CanyonJosh Friedman is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Canyon Partners, a $25 billion multi-strategy firm that specializes in credit-related analysis across distressed securities, securitizations, risk arbitrage, and real estate. Josh founded Canyon in 1990 with Mitch Julis, his roommate from their time at Harvard Law School and Business School. Our conversation covers Josh’s background at Goldman Sachs and Drexel Burnham with Michael Milken, the founding of Canyon, its investment philosophy, key stages on its path, and structure of the organization. We then turn to Josh’s thoughts on the evolution of credit markets, liquidity, competitive dynamics among creditors, oppo...2022-07-2559 min
Policy PunchlineMitch Julis: Credit Investing in Covid, Complex Systems, and How Structure Determines BehaviorMitch Julis is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Canyon Partners, one of the largest and best-performing multi-strategy hedge funds in the world. If you listen to the end of our interviews or visit our website, you’ll see that Policy Punchline is generously funded by the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance (JRCPPF) at Princeton University. The Center was created by Mr. Julis and named in honor of his father and mother. After 150 episodes, we’re finally having Mitch on the show, and everything is truly coming back in full circle here.
We start the interview with an introduction to C...2021-07-181h 19