Absolute Return Podcast

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Absolute Return Podcast Podcast

Your source for stock market analysis, global macro musings and hedge fund investment strategies. Hosts Julian Klymochko and Michael Kesslering aim to bring you the knowledge and analysis you need to become a more intelligent and wealthier investor

  1. 26 JUL

    #249 - SPAC Market Update with Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal

    On today’s show we welcome special guest, Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal, his second time on the podcast. Meteora Capital is an investment firm specializing in SPAC-related instruments in both public and private companies. On the show, we discuss: What has happened in the SPAC market over the past 24 months Meteora’s approach to investing in the SPAC market A look into Canna-Global Acquisition (CNGL) What he thinks is next for the SPAC market And more

    38 min

  2. 16 JUL

    #248 - AI in Investing with Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli

    On today’s show, we welcome special guest, Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli. Mohammad helps funds to realize the benefit of artificial intelligence for alternative asset investment by providing AI education and tailored AI strategy, and by implementing the proprietary InvestAI technology. These include using AI for both alpha generation and operational efficiency, including deal sourcing/insight, fundraising, portfolio transformation, investor communications, and marketing.   On the podcast, we discuss: Compelling use cases for large language models in investing Specific examples of how AI has helped uncover unique investment opportunities more effectively than traditional methods How investment managers can balance the use of AI with human judgment And more

    31 min

  3. 21 JUN

    Absolute Return Podcast #247: Racehorse Investing and Wagering with EQB Founder Jeffrey Seder

    On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Jeffrey Seder, founder of EQB, a company that provides thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, breeding, and racing management services. On the show, we discuss: What got him into the business of thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, and breeding The basics of horse racing betting A look into the advanced analytics used by professional horse racing bettors The ideal outcome for an investment into a racehorse And more

    33 min

  4. 13 MAR

    #246 - Short Selling with Muddy Waters’ Carson Block

    March 13, 2024 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Carson Block of Muddy Waters. Carson is an activist short seller who conducts in-depth fundamental short analysis focused on business fraud, accounting fraud, and fundamental problems. On the show, we discuss: His fortuitous path to short selling as a profession Sino Forest and the short that put him on the map The thesis behind his bearish view on Fairfax Financial His approach to risk management And more

    48 min

  5. 17/12/2023

    #245 - Institutional Real Estate Investing with Hodes Weill Founder Doug Weill

    December 17, 2023 - On today’s episode we welcome special guest, Hodes Weill Managing Partner and Co-founder, Doug Weill. Hodes Weill is a leading, global capital advisory firm focused on the real estate and real assets investment and funds management industry. On the show, we discuss: How real estate plays a role in investment portfolios Which segments of the real estate market are most favourable, and which investors should avoid The biggest risk facing real estate investors currently His real estate “top pick” And more!

    28 min

  6. 24/10/2023

    #244 - The Future of Generative AI with Zapata AI Co-Founder and CEO Christopher Savoie

    October 24, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest, Zapata AI Co-Founder and CEO Christopher Savoie. Zapata AI is an industrial generative AI software company developing solutions and applications to solve enterprises’ hardest problems.On the show we discuss: How Christopher went from getting his PhD in a medical field to founding several tech startups A deep dive into what artificial intelligence is and what it can accomplish Some use cases for industrial generative AI How the company offers faster, cheaper, and more accurate generative AI And more

    30 min

  7. 14/08/2023

    #243 - Bitcoin’s Future with Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz

    August 14, 2023 -  On today’s show we welcome special guest, Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz. Bitcoin Depot operates the largest bitcoin ATM network in the world. On the show, we discuss: Brandon’s “bitcoin moment” and what initially got him interested in the cryptocurrency His entrepreneurial journey and where he got the idea to start the company Why their customers use ATMs instead of online exchanges to buy bitcoin Bitcoin Depot’s growth initiatives, including their approach to M&A What he believes is in store for the future of bitcoin

    26 min

  8. 27/02/2023

    #242 - 2022 Dealmaker of the Year, Danny Rice

    February 27, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest and the 2022 Dealmaker of the Year, Danny Rice. Danny was the CEO of Rice Acquisition 1, which merged with Archaea Energy in a $1.15 billion deal and then subsequently sold to BP for $4.1 billion. Danny is now the CEO of Rice Acquisition 2, which recently announced a $1.5 billion merger with NET Power, a clean energy technology company. On the show, Danny discusses: Key lessons learned from the Archaea Energy SPAC merger and subsequent sale to BP A primer on NET Power’s innovative clean energy technology The case for U.S. shale gas powering reliable, clean and low-cost power What inspires him as an entrepreneur and business leader And more

    34 min
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Your source for stock market analysis, global macro musings and hedge fund investment strategies. Hosts Julian Klymochko and Michael Kesslering aim to bring you the knowledge and analysis you need to become a more intelligent and wealthier investor

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  • Creator
    Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Absolute Return Podcast

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