Educational Alpha

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Listen in on conversations with host Bill Kelly and an eclectic group of guests within the world of finance. Hear about their professional or personal journeys, career and life advice, and perspectives on the industry. There’s always more to the story …

  1. 2025. 12. 23.

    S3: Conversation with Paul Smith, Director, Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)

    In this season 3 finale of Educational Alpha, host Bill Kelly is joined by Paul Smith, Director at the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), to explore themes of professionalism, sustainability, and long-term career growth in finance. Paul shares insights from his diverse global career, including his thoughts on AI, asset management, and the need for renewed trust in financial services. The conversation also tackles demographic shifts, global sustainability efforts, and the evolving role of finance in solving pressing global challenges.

    52분

  2. 2025. 12. 10.

    S3: Conversation with Brett Hickey, CEO and Founder, Star Mountain Capital

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly sits down with Brett Hickey, Founder and CEO of Star Mountain Capital, to explore the landscape of lower middle market private credit. Brett shares how his early experiences shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term investing. The conversation covers the evolution of private credit post-GFC, structural inefficiencies in the lower middle market, and Star Mountain’s strategy for generating value through operational expertise, alignment of interest, and AI-driven insights. They also address diversification risks, executive underwriting, and maintaining discipline while scaling responsibly.

    50분

  3. 2025. 11. 26.

    S3: Conversation with Matt Shechtman and Tad Fallows, Long Angle

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly welcomes Tad Fallows and Matt Shechtman from Long Angle, a private community of high-net-worth individuals focused on wealth preservation, personal growth, and alternative investing. Tad and Matt share their entrepreneurial backgrounds, discuss how Long Angle fosters unbiased peer learning, and explore the value of collective access to private market investments. The conversation also touches on health and wellness, mental health pressures tied to technology, and strategies for asset allocation, diversification, and tax-efficient planning in the wake of concentrated liquidity events.

    50분

  4. 2025. 11. 12.

    S3: Conversation with Andreas Bezner, CEO and Co-Founder, Stableton

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly speaks with Andreas Bezner, CEO and Co-Founder of Stableton, to explore how secondary markets are transforming access to late-stage private tech companies. Andreas shares his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Stableton, and the creation of the Top 20 Unicorn Index Fund. The conversation unpacks the value of secondary market access, the convergence of public and private equity, and how investors can tap into innovation without traditional barriers like high minimums and illiquidity. Andreas also reflects on trust, transparency, and the future of capital markets.

    37분

  5. 2025. 10. 29.

    S3: Conversation with Ryan Patel, Global Business Executive and Board Director, Drucker School of Management

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly is joined by global business executive and commentator Ryan Patel. Known for his cross-industry influence, Ryan shares how his multifaceted experience helps him assess innovation, leadership, and the evolving workplace. The conversation explores the future of AI, ethical governance, global cooperation, and quantum computing. They also discuss long-term thinking in policy, the complexity of financial markets, and the future of leadership in an increasingly tech-enabled world.

    41분

  6. 2025. 10. 15.

    S3: Conversation with Matt Curtolo, LP/GP Advisor

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly sits down with Matt Curtolo to unpack the evolving dynamics between LPs and GPs, and what changing investor profiles mean for private markets. Matt shares highlights from his two-decade career across firms like Hamilton Lane, MetLife, and Allocate, offering key insights on secondary markets, manufactured liquidity, transparency, and the future of venture capital investing. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in democratizing access to private markets and how to equip investors with the right tools and education for long-term success.

    46분

  7. 2025. 10. 01.

    S3: Conversation with Winston Ma, Executive Director, Global Public Investment Funds Forum (GPIFF), Adjunct Professor on Sovereign Investors, NYU School of Law

    In this episode, Bill Kelly speaks with Winston Ma, adjunct professor at NYU and former managing director at CIC, to unpack the intersection of tech, law, and finance in today’s AI-driven economy. Winston shares his career trajectory across legal, investment banking, and sovereign wealth fund sectors, highlighting how these disciplines now converge in shaping U.S. industrial policy. The conversation probes the growing role of government in private markets, focusing on strategic investments in rare earth materials, semiconductors, and AI. Winston offers perspective on the evolving U.S. sovereign wealth fund model, the influence of geopolitics on capital flows, and what this all means for institutional investors.

    44분

  8. 2025. 09. 17.

    S3: Conversation with Aaron Filbeck, Managing Director, Global Content Strategy, CAIA Association

    In this episode, host Bill Kelly welcomes Aaron Filbeck of the CAIA Association for a wide-ranging discussion on the growing momentum behind expanding access to private market investments within retirement plans. They explore the implications of a recent executive order focused on 401(k) access, the structural differences between DB and DC plans, and the potential benefits and risks of democratizing private market exposure. The conversation probes the importance of fiduciary responsibility, the role of innovation in target date funds, and the evolving narrative around long-term investing and investor protection.

    41분
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Listen in on conversations with host Bill Kelly and an eclectic group of guests within the world of finance. Hear about their professional or personal journeys, career and life advice, and perspectives on the industry. There’s always more to the story …

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  • 제작진
    CAIA Association
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    108
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    © CAIA Association
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    Educational Alpha

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