Investment – Thematic Investors

Thematic Investors: Sio Capital on Balancing Success and Catalysts in Healthcare Investing

By ThematicInvestors | June 23, 2025

Investing in healthcare and biotech requires razor-sharp models, especially if you want to create more opportunities in this category through short selling. In today’s market, how can investors capitalize on short opportunities when AI, external Medicare Service pressure, policy regulation, and other factors are impacting healthcare investment targets and potentially derailing performance returns?

In our latest episode of the Thematic Investors podcast, we sit down with one of the great under-the-radar investors who has taken $3MM in AUM and has built it into a $1 BN firm. Join us in welcoming Dr. Michael Castor, CIO and Portfolio Manager, Sio Capital Management. Kieran and Michael discuss:

What exactly turned him from an ENT resident into a career in finance.
How the short-selling models at SIO Capital Management take a deep look at 4 critical aspects in the investment journey: Valuation, Catalysts, Sentiment, and Investment Narrative.
Do Biotech investment targets simply go bankrupt, with investors holding the bag for returns that never materialize? Or is something else going on across the sector.
With 17% of the U.S. GDP and 10% global GDP, where is healthcare headed, and what type of external forces are at play in driving efficiency?
How will the U.S. administration balance drug prices, especially those that are significantly in the spotlight today like, Manjaro, Ozempic, and others?
Has the bar on scientific assessment been lowered too far over the last few years, and can the drag on the healthcare system be reversed at this stage?
The impact of AI and how new doctors will need to adjust their approaches in the next 5-10 years.
and more.

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About Our Guest:

Michael founded Sio Capital Management in 2006 and has served as the portfolio manager since the Firm’s inception. Before starting Sio, Michael worked at Bernstein Investment Research and Management from October 2001 to February 2006 as Bernstein’s healthcare analyst. Michael was responsible for covering all sectors of healthcare globally. In addition to evaluating long investments, he identified healthcare short investments for several of Bernstein’s hedge funds. When Bernstein launched sector portfolios (an internal Bernstein product launched in 2003), Michael served as the healthcare sector leader.

Prior to Bernstein, Michael worked in the investment banking/equity capital markets division of JP Morgan, where he focused on biotechnology and healthcare equity offerings.

Before entering finance, Michael spent three years in clinical medicine. He completed his surgery internship at Indiana University Medical Center, followed by two years of surgery and otolaryngology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Michael earned a MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University where he graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors.

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Targeting Investments in Commodities with John Ciampaglia

By Thematic Investors | May 20, 2025

With the ongoing volatility of tariffs and trade wars, many institutional investors are looking towards the safe havens of precious metals and critical materials. These include gold, silver, palladium, uranium, and more. However, in many cases, these metals are not designed for rapid price increases. In 2025, we’re already seeing gold having a huge run, but will it continue?

In this latest entry for the Thematic Investors podcast, hosted by Kieran Cavanna, we welcome the CEO of Sprott Asset Management, John Ciampaglia. John has been a part of the asset management industry for thirty years, having spent the last 15 years at Sprott.

In this podcast, John highlights:

what is happening with the bull market moves in gold, and why gold can act as an insurance policy for institutional investors.
the important nuances of Sprott’s gold trust being domiciled in Canada rather than the United States, and what that means for tax implications.
the importance of rare earths and how much of these materials does China control.
what happens when a region of the world no longer wants to outsource the smelting operation of these rare materials? Is it difficult to reverse course and create investment opportunities?
Uranium and how tariffs may be leveraged as a catalyst to jumpstart the discussion again and get more of the utilities and complex infrastructure back on course.
And more.

Connect with Kieran Cavanna:

Kieran Cavanna is the Co-Founder and CIO of Old Farm Partners. Old Farm is a hedge fund allocation firm focusing on small and mid-sized hedge funds, as well as co-investment opportunities with $600m under management. Prior to Old Farm, Mr. Cavanna worked at Soros Fund Management where he served as the Head of the External Manager Selection team. Mr. Cavanna and his team performed due diligence on and allocated to a select group of hedge funds that deployed a wide variety of hedge fund strategies. Prior to Soros, Kieran was a Partner and the Head of Research at Titan Advisors, a $5b fund-of-hedge funds. In total Mr. Cavanna has been allocating to hedge funds for 18 years. Mr. Cavanna started his financial career at KPMG Consulting as Senior Analyst. Mr. Cavanna graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA and received an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Connect with John Ciampaglia:

John Ciampaglia has over 30 years of investment industry experience and since 2017 has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sprott Asset Management and as Senior Managing Partner of Sprott Inc. He is responsible for overseeing Sprott’s public market investment strategies and is also the Portfolio Manager for the company’s physical commodity funds. John plays an active role in the development of new investment strategies, acquisitions, marketing, and strategic partnerships. Before joining Sprott in 2010, he was a Senior Executive at Invesco Canada and held the position of Senior Vice President, Product Development. Prior to joining Invesco Canada, he spent more than four years at TD Asset Management. Mr. Ciampaglia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from York University, is a CFA® charterholder, and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust (the “Trust”) is a closed-end fund established under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada. The Trust is available to U.S. investors by way of a listing on the NYSE Arca pursuant to the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Trust is not registered as an investment company under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940.

The Trust is generally exposed to the multiple risks that have been identified and described in the prospectus, which should be referred to and read carefully.

Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.

Gold and precious metals are referred to with terms of art like “store of value”, “safe haven”, “portfolio insurance”, and “safe asset”. These terms should not be construed to guarantee any form of investment safety or insurance. While “safe” assets like gold, Treasuries, money market funds and cash generally do not carry a high risk of loss relative to other asset classes, any asset may lose value, which may involve the complete loss of invested principal.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. You cannot invest directly in an index. Investments, commentary and opinions are unique and may not be reflective of any other Sprott entity or affiliate. Forward-looking language should not be construed as predictive. While third-party sources are believed to be reliable, Sprott makes no guarantee as to their accuracy or timeliness. This information does not constitute an offer or solicitation and may not be relied upon or considered to be the rendering of tax, legal, accounting or professional advice.

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Thematic Investors: Hunters Moon Capital on Investing Across Europe

By Thematic Investors | April 29, 2025

As the fiscal brakes start to come off of Europe, how can investors begin to take advantage of investment opportunities that are on the horizon? Many viewed the early days of the Trump presidency as negative, but could that view shift as pressure increases to move Europe closer together? Early movements are pointing towards a union of capital markets and banking, which could result in the breaking of financial barriers that have frozen Europe’s growth in recent years.

In this episode, Kieran Cavanna, CIO, Old Farm Partners and host of the Thematic Investors podcast welcomes Johnny de la Hey, Founder, Hunters Moon Capital, to discuss how the stars are aligning for investors in the European banking system, and how the financial system is driving capital and risk-free returns for shareholders. Johnny, an industry veteran, returns to the financial markets this year, having developed his career at Tiger Management and then managing the well-known Toscafund.

His big new London launch is Hunters Moon Capital, which we will explore in terms of strategy and focus, along with the following:

how have rate adjustments have helped European banks outperform some of their US counterparts and why real estate credit losses never really fully materialized across Europe?
securitization levels across Europe and the US, and where each region stands coming out of the 2008 financial crisis.
how a weak-dollar policy could impact banking investment strategies for hedge funds like Hunters Moon Capital.
fintech start-ups and how to identify the right targets to invest in when it comes to regions or platforms.
what peripheral markets (Greece, Argentina, Portugal, Japan) are worth a look at when targeting bank investments.
where does he see insurance and reinsurance deals happening and are the promise of significant returns in this sector achievable.
And more.

Connect with Johnny de la Hey

Hunters Moon Capital is a newly launched investment firm founded by industry veterans Johnny de la Hey and Hugh Rance, formerly of Toscafund, with Johnny also having previously worked at Tiger Management. Headquartered in London, the 13-person team is focused on global financials and equity capital markets, drawing on the founders’ successful track records and predecessor strategies.

The firm officially launched its funds in February 2025, backed by substantial internal capital and supported by a select group of U.S. family offices and institutional investors.

Johnny de la Hey serves as Portfolio Manager of the Crescent Fund, one of the firm’s two flagship strategies. The Crescent Fund is a global long/short equity fund with a focus on financials, particularly across Europe and the UK.

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Thematic Investors: Genna Lozovsky on targeting emerging market credit investment opportunities

By Thematic Investors | April 9, 2025

When comparing emerging market equity investments to their credit investment counterparts, the scales quickly tip to favor credit investments by offering investors 150-200 basis points in real growth. The story on emerging market credit investments remains robust, but how does that growth translate across different regional markets? This is what we’re going to find out in the latest episode of the Thematic Investors podcast.

Kieran Cavanna, host of the Thematic Investors Podcast and CIO of Old Farm Partners, sits down with Genna Lozovsky, Founder & Managing Partner at Sandglass Capital Management. See where the passion for emerging markets originated from as Genna shares his background and insights from Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Greece, and more.

The podcast discussion will also target:

Why a ‘fiscal bazooka’ that appeared in Europe and the US during COVID didn’t touch emerging markets in the same way.
For those involved in emerging market credit strategies, what makes Argentina so attractive to investors, and how will President Trump’s policies impact future growth?
What made Ukraine such an interesting credit bet in the early days of the war, and what are Genna’s thoughts on opportunities for credit following a future ceasefire?
What are Genna’s thoughts on the current tariff policy, and how does that compare with the last 20 years of free trade and winning across some of the major countries?
What is the ‘day of reckoning’ in emerging market credit opportunities, and how does it differ from credit investments made on the equity side?
As US policy shifts, how will China fill in some of the financing gaps, taking a larger role in the credit markets? What can we see from voices across the Middle East and Turkey?
And more.

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Thematic Investors: Analog Century Management a Billion Dollar Perspective on Hard Technology

By Thematic Investors | March 12, 2025

In the world of institutional investing, many trailblazers didn’t start in finance. This field boasts talents from backgrounds, including musicians, philosophers, and even physicists. Take Val Zlatev, for instance. Originally a physicist, his journey took a thrilling turn during a Chicago event when he visited the commodities exchange. Upon looking down at the trading floor he saw enthusiasm and energy that he imagined could be larger and more exciting than the amount of energy in physics for the last 500 years. He was hooked.

In this latest episode of the Thematic Investors podcast, Val Zlatev, Portfolio Manager and Partner, Analog Century Management sits down with host Kieran Cavanna to discuss hard technology and agentic AI investing. This discussion focuses on the core belief that as a thematic investor, you develop a conviction and ultimately decide whether you can create capital from your thesis.

Key discussion points include:

How to recognize, and formulate a solid investing strategy on what you know and understand about the markets.
What exactly is the true potential of AI, how are chain-of-thought models evolving, and how likely is it that we will experience a terminator moment in the future.
What makes models like DeepSeek so unique, and what Val sees in their evolution and how Elon Musk and Meta might be involved.
Is the investment industry right to panic in their assessment of scaling laws being broken and AI reaching a peak?
What does Val believe about broad cyclical trends and what may or may not be coming from Silicon Valley.
What is the state of play in China as it relates to hard technology and cutting-edge semiconductors.
And more.

Previous Episode of Interest:

Thematic Investors: Scott Bessent a Global Macro Veteran on the Path Ahead

Connect with Kieran Cavanna:

Kieran Cavanna is the Co-Founder and CIO of Old Farm Partners. Old Farm is a hedge fund allocation firm focusing on small and mid-sized hedge funds, as well as co-investment opportunities with $600m under management. Prior to Old Farm, Mr. Cavanna worked at Soros Fund Management where he served as the Head of the External Manager Selection team. Mr. Cavanna and his team performed due diligence on and allocated to a select group of hedge funds that deployed a wide variety of hedge fund strategies. Prior to Soros, Kieran was a Partner and the Head of Research at Titan Advisors, a $5b fund-of-hedge funds. In total, Mr. Cavanna has been allocating to hedge funds for 18 years. Mr. Cavanna started his financial career at KPMG Consulting as Senior Analyst. Mr. Cavanna graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA and received an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

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Please note, the information covered and posted represents the views and opinions of the guest, and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Vidrio Financial and or our host, Kieran Cavanna. The content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice. Always seek the advice of your financial advisor or other qualified financial service provider with any questions you may have regarding investment planning.

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Thematic Investors: Arvind Sanger on Long-Short Energy Transition Investing

By ThematicInvestors | February 26, 2025

Long-short investors seriously targeting the energy sector need to adjust their nets and focus on placing bets on everything from coal, oil, natural gas, uranium, and other relevant sectors. This investment style isn’t about making massive directional wagers like a CTA fund; instead, it’s about leveraging macro trends to balance risks and seize opportunities in this dynamic market.

Join host Kieran Cavanna as he sits down with Arvind Sanger, founder and managing partner, Geosphere Capital Management. Arvind explores his background, how he became interested in alternative energy sources, and where there are real demonstrable money-making opportunities to be made in today’s market.

Key insights that Arvind shares with our audience include:

How a macro-overlay strategy helps manage risk and exposure for portfolios.
How his sensible energy transition thesis looked at real energy transition goals, removing the popular belief, that fossil fuels would disappear if investors stopped targeting these opportunities.
What is most important in US power and how policy regulations and current deal-making strategies might be pushing out green energy in favor of AI and data center investments.
The use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to help energy transition goals when considering nuclear applications.
Why coal is still a good strategy for long-short investors and why demand is still not at a peak level.
What he thinks about Scott Bessent’s 3-3-3 plan in the oil and gas sector. (You can listen to more of Scott’s interview with Kieran here).
And more.

Connect with Arvind Sanger
Geosphere Capital Management

Arvind Sanger is the founder and managing partner of Geosphere Capital Management, a global long-short equity hedge fund focused on natural resources and industrial companies worldwide.

A former portfolio manager at SAC Capital where he managed a team of six investment professionals in New York and Singapore, Arvind’s career also includes 15 years as a top-ranked sell-side oil services and equipment analyst at a number of firms, including Deutsche Bank, DLJ and Kidder Peabody.

Arvind graduated with a BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and received his MBA from Tulane University. He is a member of the Business School Council at The A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University and is a former chairman of Pratham USA.

Connect with Kieran Cavanna:

Old Farm Partners
Kieran Cavanna is the Co-Founder and CIO of Old Farm Partners. Old Farm is a hedge fund allocation firm focusing on small and mid-sized hedge funds, as well as co-investment opportunities with $600m under management. Prior to Old Farm, Mr. Cavanna worked at Soros Fund Management where he served as the Head of the External Manager Selection team. Mr. Cavanna and his team performed due diligence on and allocated to a select group of hedge funds that deployed a wide variety of hedge fund strategies. Prior to Soros, Kieran was a Partner and the Head of Research at Titan Advisors, a $5b fund-of-hedge funds. In total, Mr. Cavanna has been allocating to hedge funds for 18 years. Mr. Cavanna started his financial career at KPMG Consulting as Senior Analyst. Mr. Cavanna graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA and received an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

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Thematic Investors: Plus Tick Management Exploring Old School Hedge Fund Returns

By Thematic Investors | December 5, 2024

Exploring the depths of distressed investing can occasionally uncover undeniable proof that the asset is far from lifeless, revealing a scenario much more promising than the market price once suggested. All it takes is a catalyst to turn a dead investment into an opportunity with huge asymmetric returns.

In the latest episode of the Thematic Investors podcast, host, Kieran Cavanna, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder, Old Farm Partners sits down with the ‘dynamic duo’ of PlusTick Management LLC – Tommy Hill, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager, and Adrian Keevil, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager.

Tommy and Adrian discuss:

investment risk taking and what it truly mean to be a distressed investor when you’ve beaten the MSCI World benchmark.
their distressed flags that they target to highlight a potential investment opportunity and why they’re constantly swinging the bat to hit winners out of the park while insulating them from any larger losses.
how investing in one distressed investment (regardless of oil, gas, AI, datacenters, telecom, etc) could lead to many other investments that have been overlooked, yet hold an opportunity for stronger upswings.
the application of models to aid their thesis in distressed opportunities and how to understand the business, key stakeholders, outstanding litigation cases, and more.
what is stakeholder theory and how it can help predict what a distressed opportunity will look like in the future.
why they largely ignored early investing advice from past mentors, stating ‘nothing with wheels’, and how it played out with American and US Air.
And more

All opinions expressed by Tommy Hill, Managing Partner, and Senior Portfolio Manager, and Adrian Keevil, Managing Partner, of PlusTick Management, LCC in this podcast (the “Podcast”) are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of PlusTick Management, LLC. This Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Clients of PlusTick Management, LLC may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this Podcast. This is not an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security in any fund managed by PlusTick Management, LLC. The statements and opinions contained herein may change at any time, based on market or other conditions. This Podcast includes forward-looking statements, including projections of future economic conditions, and information that is provided for illustrative purposes. PlusTick Management, LLC does not make any representation, warranty, guarantee, or other assurance whatsoever that any of such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.

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Thematic Investors: Will Homan-Russell on Asset Allocation Strategies in Shipping

By Thematic Investors | October 14, 2024

In this latest episode of Thematic Investors Podcast, host Kieran Cavanna, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder, Old Farm Partners is joined by Will Homan-Russell, Chief Investment Officer, WMC Capital. Will brings his expertise on global shipping investment plays and how various market forces can impact the future of this industry.

Each year, there are around 70,000 vessels carrying 12.5 billion tons of goods by sea. These staggering numbers are broken down into carrying containers (between 15-20%) filled with cars and finished products, while the remaining transports carry commodities (80-85%) to keep the world running. These sectors come with specific supply and demand dynamics based on utilization levels, which can be a signal to institutional investors to get involved.

Additional key points that are highlighted in this podcast include:

discover the remarkable evolution of the shipping industry over the past half-century and uncover the key supply and demand dynamics that empower investors to accurately forecast utilization trends and performance.
with current geopolitical tensions running high globally, how does the shipping industry navigate these shocks to the system, and how can allocators take advantage of these investment opportunities?
an exploration of the dynamic nature of the shipping industry, where the ebb and flow of demand drive the need for new builds and replacements. Dive into the transformative impact of cutting-edge emission regulations on vessel design, and what the new carbon intensity index standards will be as the industry moves forward.
as the International Maritime Organization mandates a 40% reduction in shipping’s carbon intensity by 2030 and a shift to carbon neutrality by 2050, what groundbreaking innovations will rise to the challenge? Possibilities include retractable sails, advanced rotors, and cutting-edge propulsion technologies like green ammonia or methanol.
what factors have led to the decline of shipbuilding in the US and UK, and where are the innovative hubs of production emerging globally today?
And more

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Thematic Investors: Gavin Baker Blending Sci-fi, History and Literature for Tech Investing Success

By Thematic Investors | July 1, 2024

Michael Steinhardt offered invaluable insights into investing, emphasizing the importance of conviction, balance, and the willingness to acknowledge mistakes. This rings especially true in the dynamic world of technology investments, where assessing asset pricing and risk in areas like artificial intelligence, application software, GPUs, and data management is crucial for success.

In this latest episode of the Thematic Investors podcast, Kieran Cavanna is joined by Gavin Baker, CIO & Managing Partner, Atreides Management, LP. Gavin shares how his love of history and games of chance ignited his enthusiasm for technology investing.

Additional key points discussed in this podcast with Gavin include:

how he said goodbye (momentarily) to the dream of living in a pickup and rock climbing and doubled down on investing in technology-themed investments.
throughout history, starting from the era of the steam engine, we have observed the emergence of technological bubbles that often herald a new wave of investment opportunities. As we contemplate the rise of AI, the question arises: could we be on the brink of another such transformative bubble?
how can VC’s or private equity firms take advantage of data center investments for the future.
the challenges that numerous multi-billion dollar startups encounter in this industry and the significant risks associated with investing in them, particularly with the formidable presence of industry giants such as Google, Meta, and Microsoft and the rest of the Magnificent Seven..
how his time at Fidelity prepared him with an ‘investing lens’ to see the truly different CEOs of our time. He explains how it’s almost like watching Jordan play basketball and comparing the way Elon and Jensen run Tesla and Nvidia.
how his parents’ love of literature and history helped him open his imagination to technology investing across both public and private asset classes.
And more.

Resources:

Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital by Carlota Perez
Google: Attention is All You Need

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About Gavin Baker:

Gavin Baker is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Atreides Management, LP. In addition to overseeing investments and research at Atreides, he is responsible for the firm’s day-to-day portfolio management. Prior to founding Atreides in 2019, Gavin was at Fidelity Investments from 1999 to 2017, most recently as the portfolio manager of the Fidelity OTC Portfolio from 2009 to 2017. He also helped spearhead Fidelity’s venture capital investing from 2013 to 2017. Prior to managing the Fidelity OTC Portfolio, he was a portfolio manager of the Fidelity Select Wireless Portfolio from 2007 to 2011, the Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio from 2007 to 2009, and the Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio from 2002 to 2005. Gavin started his career at Fidelity as an analyst and focused on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, retail, consumer packaged goods, and telecommunications. Gavin earned an AB in economics and history from Dartmouth College.

All opinions expressed by Gavin Baker in this podcast (the “Podcast”) are solely his own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Atreides Management, LP (“Atreides”). This Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Clients of Atreides may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this Podcast. This is not an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security in any fund managed by Atreides. The statements and opinions contained herein may change at any time, based on market or other conditions. This Podcast includes forward-looking statements, including projections of future economic conditions, and information that is provided for illustrative purposes. Atreides does not make any representation, warranty, guarantee, or other assurance whatsoever that any of such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.

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Thematic Investors: Scott Bessent a Global Macro Veteran on the Path Ahead

By Thematic Investors | May 13, 2024

Legendary basketball coach Pat Riley was once quoted as saying, “Keep the main thing, the main thing”, which is a great tip for anyone wishing to enter the field of macro investing on the global stage. Everyone has similar data but the secret is how you interpret that intelligence in terms of risk, economic indicators, and even a bit of financial market history.

In this latest installment of the Thematic Investors podcast, host Kieran Cavanna welcomes a guest who has successfully blended those aspects into becoming one of the great macro thinkers in the hedge fund world. Scott Bessent, Founder of Key Square Capital, has built his career from early investigative journalism roots to a financial analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman, to a Middle Eastern family office, and on to becoming the CIO of Soros Fund Management. Delve into a captivating discussion with Scott as he offers insights into global financial markets spanning Japan, China, Europe, and the United States, unveiling the future landscape for investors and emerging trends.

Further highlights from Scott include:

how a Yale Career Advisory job posting, (complete with sofa bed) led him to reboot his career focus after being on the fence as a computer scientist or journalist.
his transfer to the London office of Soros Fund Management, and his big bet on the Quantum Fund.
a view of data analytics today and how his investment style is a mix of liberal arts, math, and Excel formulas.
his thoughts around the abuse of the “exorbitant privilege” in the United States, and what that means for national security and the future debt trajectory.
his run-in with Sam Bankman-Fried.
thoughts on artificial intelligence and whether it’s inflationary or deflationary, and how hyperscalers who are investing trillions in new data center projects may be working us towards an electricity shortage.
how the lead-up to the 2024 election is impacting financial markets and what sort of outcomes could occur if a Republican or Democrat becomes president.
And more

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