Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns

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How we invest today drives tomorrow’s innovations. Through conversations with investors and entrepreneurs, explore how investment decisions have the potential to improve our lives in unexpected ways. Powered by the network of Cambridge Associates, host Hillary Ribaudo explores the investments being made that will redefine our future. Join us to uncover the Unseen Upside.

  1. AI & Robotics: Shaping the Future of Work, Mobility, and Medicine

    12/16/2025

    AI & Robotics: Shaping the Future of Work, Mobility, and Medicine

    Step into the world of advanced robotics, where AI is transforming how we work, move, and live.  Discover how surgical robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven exoskeletons are advancing healthcare, streamlining operations, and restoring independence for individuals. Hear from innovators at Xeno Dynamics, leading investors, and a family whose journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) inspired a foundation dedicated to advancing exoskeleton rehabilitation, opening doors to greater autonomy and inclusion worldwide. Guests include: Maram Fakhouri, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of STF5 Care Foundation Zhe Liang, Chairman of Xeno Dynamics Lior Susan, Founder and Managing Partner of Eclipse Ventures Judy Zhang, Head of China Client Business and Partner at Cambridge Associates Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    39 min
  2. AI & Agriculture: Data-Driven Fields, Resilient Futures

    12/02/2025

    AI & Agriculture: Data-Driven Fields, Resilient Futures

    Travel to a Vermont dairy farm to see how AI is reshaping agriculture. Learn how data-driven tools are making farming more sustainable and productive, and how companies like Inari Seeds are engineering crops for a changing climate. This episode uncovers the future of food—where technology, tradition, and environmental stewardship meet. Guests include: Lucas Mann, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Acre Venture Partners Catherine Feuillet, Chief Scientific Officer at Inari Richard Nelson, Farmer at Nelson Dairy Farm Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    41 min
  3. AI & Biotech: Accelerating Breakthroughs in Medicine

    11/18/2025

    AI & Biotech: Accelerating Breakthroughs in Medicine

    Venture into the world of AI-driven drug discovery, where new models are making the process faster, safer, and more ethical. Discover how Axiom’s pioneering technology is helping to eliminate the need for animal model testing, paving the way for more humane and effective drug development. Hear from leaders at Cleveland Clinic and Amplify about how AI is transforming healthcare for patients and providers alike. Guests include: Stefan Strein, Chief Investment Officer at Cleveland Clinic Brandon White, Co-Founder of Axiom Sunil Dhaliwal, Founder and General Partner at Amplify Partners Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    32 min
  4. AI & Geothermal: The Next Wave of Clean Energy

    11/04/2025

    AI & Geothermal: The Next Wave of Clean Energy

    What happens when AI meets the earth’s natural heat? Join us as we explore how Fervo and global partners are harnessing AI to unlock geothermal energy’s potential—delivering clean, flexible power around the clock. From Houston to the Middle East, we examine the science, policy, and investment trends driving the energy transition, and how geothermal could help power the AI revolution itself. Guests include: Fahad Alajlan, President at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) Josh Posamentier, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Congruent Ventures Tim Latimer, Co-Founder and CEO of Fervo Energy Tom Mitchell, Partner at Cambridge Associates Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    38 min
  5. AI & Education: Investing in the Future of Learning

    10/21/2025

    AI & Education: Investing in the Future of Learning

    Discover how AI is breaking down barriers to education and tailoring learning experiences for students everywhere. From Duolingo’s global reach to the innovative use of AI in real classrooms at Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut, this episode explores how technology is expanding access, enhancing engagement, and equipping the next generation with essential skills—while ensuring integrity and safety remain at the forefront. Guests include: Luis von Ahn, CEO and Co-Founder of Duolingo Henry Ellenbogen, Chief Investment Officer at Durable Capital Partners Maureen Lamb, Latin teacher and the Language Department Chair at Miss Porter's School Dean Dimizas, Partner and Managing Director at Cambridge Associates Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    41 min
  6. Unseen Upside - Season 6 Trailer

    SEASON 6 TRAILER

    Unseen Upside - Season 6 Trailer

    Get ready—Season 6 of Unseen Upside launches October 21. This season, we’re taking you behind the scenes to explore how AI is transforming our world. From labs and classrooms to clinics and fields, we’ll follow the capital and uncover how AI is driving the next chapter of human progress. Tune in for episode one on your favorite podcast platform, Tuesday, October 21.

    4 min
  7. Mini Episode | The Story of Saving the American Bison

    10/03/2025

    Mini Episode | The Story of Saving the American Bison

    Once numbering in the tens of millions, the American bison was nearly driven to extinction by the early 1900s. But a coalition of conservationists, Native American communities, and private partners were determined to save the species. Join us for this mini episode of Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns, as we share the remarkable story of the bison’s restoration alongside John Calvelli, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at Wildlife Conservation Society. Stay tuned for Season 6 which explores the transformative impact of AI across industries—launching Tuesday, October 21. In the meantime, catch up on past episodes in our podcast feed! Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    10 min
  8. Mini Episode | What Inspires Our Guests: Must-Read Books and Podcasts, Pt 2

    08/27/2025

    Mini Episode | What Inspires Our Guests: Must-Read Books and Podcasts, Pt 2

    Summer isn't over just yet--Unseen Upside is bringing you Part 2 of our summer reading list! Tune in as we share more book recommendations from investors and entrepreneurs on the leading edge of healthcare. Check the show notes for links to all the recommendations, and catch up on past episodes in our podcast feed. Stay tuned for Season 6—launching soon. Featured Recommendations: The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick by Ariel Lawhon The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by by Ben Horowitz Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel  Clayton M. Christensen’s Books Fifty Miles from Tomorrow by William L. Iggiagruk Hensley A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country Doctor by John Berger  Guests Include: Theresa Hajer, Head of US Venture Capital Research at Cambridge Associates Alyssa Jaffe, Partner at Seven Wire Ventures Lucas Trout, Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. We partner with private clients, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and corporations to design and manage custom portfolios focused on generating alpha and achieving investment objectives. Our services include outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and alternative asset class mandates.

    5 min
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How we invest today drives tomorrow’s innovations. Through conversations with investors and entrepreneurs, explore how investment decisions have the potential to improve our lives in unexpected ways. Powered by the network of Cambridge Associates, host Hillary Ribaudo explores the investments being made that will redefine our future. Join us to uncover the Unseen Upside.

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