Generating Alpha Podcast
A teenage host interviews legendary investors and financial figures, including Steve Cohen, Howard Marks, and Jim Chanos. Each episode explores their personal stories, from early influences to key career moments, offering lessons not found in textbooks. The podcast aims to inspire students and young professionals interested in investing. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
Episode 56: Gavin Baker - Managing Partner of Atreides Management
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Gavin Baker, founder and CIO of Atreides Management, one of the most respected technology-focused investment firms in the market today.Gavin grew up in Houston, Texas, the son of two attorneys, with an early obsession with history, books, and games of skill and chance. He arrived at investing almost by accident — a college internship at Donaldson, Luf
Episode 55: Economic Myths with Jeff Yass - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Susquehanna
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Jeff Yass — co-founder and managing director of Susquehanna, one of the largest trading and quantitative finance firms in the world — and the first repeat guest in the history of the show.This one is different. The first time around, we walked through prediction markets. This time we skipped that entirely and went straight at the ideas — the economic
Episode 54: Michael Shvo - Chairman and CEO of SHVO
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Michael Shvo — real estate developer, art collector, and founder of SHVO, one of the most distinctive luxury development firms in the world.Michael grew up in Arsuf, Israel, the son of two organic chemistry professors. As a teenager he taught himself to trade oil and gas stocks, made millions, and lost it all before finishing school. He completed his
Episode 53: Christian Angermayer - Founder of Apeiron Investment Group
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Christian Angermayer — serial entrepreneur, biotech pioneer, and founder of Apeiron Investment Group, one of the most unconventional private investment firms in the world.Christian grew up in a small town in Bavaria and dropped out of university at 20 to co-found Ribopharma, a biotech built on groundbreaking RNA interference technology. He sold it to
Episode 52: Michael Paulus - Founder of PCM Encore
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Michael Paulus — serial entrepreneur, fintech pioneer, and founder of PCM Encore, one of the fastest-growing fiduciary wealth management firms in the country.Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master's in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford, where he helped manage a portion of the university's endowment thr
Episode 51: Fabrice Grinda - Founding Partner of FJ Labs
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Fabrice Grinda — serial entrepreneur, prolific angel investor, and founding partner of FJ Labs, one of the most active venture funds in the world with over 1,100 investments across six continents.Fabrice grew up in Nice, France, the son of a doctor. He arrived at Princeton, graduated summa cum laude in economics, and was already running his first busi
Episode 50: Ian Livingstone - Co-Founder of London Regional Properties
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Ian Livingstone, co-founder of London Regional Properties, one of Europe's most successful and enduring private investment firms — with over $30 billion deployed across four decades and approximately $10 billion in assets under management today.Ian's journey began in Ealing, London, where he grew up the son of a dentist. After qualifying as an
Episode 49: Yoni Assia - Co-Founder and CEO of eToro
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Yoni Assia, co-founder and CEO of eToro, the platform that has fundamentally changed how a generation approaches investing.Yoni's story begins in Savyon, Israel, where finance was in the air from childhood — his father founded Magic Software and would pull over the car to read stock quotes with his kids, while his mother ran a copyright law firm.
Episode 48: Dmitry Balyasny - Managing Partner and CIO of Balyasny Asset Management
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Dmitry Balyasny, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), one of the world's most successful multi-strategy hedge funds with over $30 billion in assets under management.Dmitry's journey began in 1992 when he joined Schonfeld Securities as a proprietary trader straight out of Loyola University Chicago. Over nine
Episode 47: Pete Muller - Founder of PDT Partners
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Peter Muller, founder and CEO of PDT Partners, one of the most successful and secretive quantitative trading firms in modern finance.Pete's journey is unlike any other on Wall Street. After graduating with honors in mathematics from Princeton, he moved to California to compose music for rhythmic gymnastics teams before landing at BARRA, where he d
Episode 46: Larry Connor - Founder of the Connor Group
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Larry Connor, founder and managing partner of The Connor Group and one of the most successful real estate investors of the past three decades.Larry's path was unconventional. After graduating summa cum laude from Ohio University with degrees in English and history, he started a painting business in high school, built and sold a tavern with a 300%
Episode 45: Keith Rabois - Managing Director at Khosla Ventures
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Keith Rabois, Managing Director at Khosla Ventures and one of the most accomplished operators and investors in Silicon Valley history.Keith's path was unconventional. After studying political science at Stanford, where he met Peter Thiel and worked on The Stanford Review, he graduated from Harvard Law School, clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals
Episode 44: Paul Wachter - Founder and CEO of Main Street Advisors
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Paul Wachter — founder and CEO of Main Street Advisors, the firm that has quietly become one of the most influential strategic advisory platforms in entertainment, sports, and culture.Paul’s path to building MSA was anything but conventional. After studying at Wharton and Columbia Law School, he began his career in law before moving into senior roles
Episode 43: Ryan Tolkin - CEO and CIO of Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Ryan Tolkin — CEO of Schonfeld, a multi-billion dollar alternative asset manager that has quietly become one of the most powerful and consistent forces in the hedge fund industry.Ryan's history with the firm dates back to a high school internship, where his analytical talent was first spotted. He joined the firm as Chief Investment Officer at 27, a ro
Episode 42: Collin Roche - Co-CEO and Managing Partner of GTCR
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Collin Roche — Co-CEO of GTCR, one of the most influential and consistently successful private equity firms of the modern era.GTCR is widely known for pioneering the Leaders Strategy — a model that flips traditional private equity on its head by first identifying world-class executives, then building companies around them. Under Collin’s leadership, t
Episode 41: Antonio Gracias - Founder and CEO of Valor Equity Partners
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Antonio Gracias — one of the few true first-principles thinkers in modern business and a key architect behind some of the most transformative companies of the 21st century.A student of physics and the human brain, Gracias began his career as an operator — stepping into distressed and underperforming businesses and engineering turnarounds through disci
Episode 40: Thomas Peterffy - Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers
This week on Generating Alpha, I sat down with Thomas Peterffy — founder of Interactive Brokers, one of the most profitable and technologically advanced trading platforms in the world, used by nearly every professional trader.Born in post–WWII Hungary, Peterffy grew up under communist rule before escaping the Soviet Bloc and arriving in New York in 1965 with no money and no ability to speak Englis
Episode 39: Jeff Yass - Founder and Managing Director of Susquehanna International Group
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Jeff Yass — founder of Susquehanna International Group, one of the most successful trading firms in the world.Jeff is a former professional poker player and horse bettor turned options trader. In 1987, he founded Susquehanna with five friends, and today it stands as one of Wall Street’s largest and most influential firms. Thanks to Susquehanna’s success
Episode 38 (Part 2): Mickey Drexler - Former CEO of The GAP and J.Crew
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined once again by Mickey Drexler—the legendary “Merchant Prince” who reshaped modern retail through his leadership at Gap and J.Crew.In part two of our conversation, Mickey shares his unfiltered perspective on why he’s always had a distaste for corporate America, and how bureaucracy, complacency, and ego often kill creativity. We dive into his definition of go
Episode 38 (Part 1): Mickey Drexler - Former CEO of The GAP & J. Crew
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Mickey Drexler — one of the most legendary figures in modern retail. Best known for transforming Gap into a global powerhouse and later reinventing J.Crew into a cultural phenomenon, Drexler has earned the nickname “The Merchant Prince” for his unparalleled ability to read consumers, build brands, and shape culture. Over decades, his vision has not only
Episode 37: Michael Anders - Founding Partner of ICONIQ Capital
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Mike Anders, co-founder and General Partner at ICONIQ Capital — the discreet wealth manager and investment platform behind some of the world’s most influential leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and Dustin Moskovitz. Often described as part family office, part venture powerhouse, and part philanthropic partner, ICONIQ now oversees more
Episode 36: Larry Silverstein - Chairman of Silverstein Properties
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Larry Silverstein, one of New York’s most influential real estate developers and the Chairman of Silverstein Properties. Over the course of his career, Larry has transformed the skyline of Manhattan, developing and managing some of the city’s most iconic office and residential towers. He is best known for his pivotal role in rebuilding the World Trade C
Episode 35: Thomas Kaplan - Chairman and CIO of The Electrum Group
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Thomas Kaplan, one of the most successful commodities investors of our time, renowned for his rare ability to pair historical perspective with bold conviction in the markets. Over the course of his career, Thomas has made some of the most significant calls in silver, gold, and natural gas — building multibillion-dollar ventures like Leor Exploration and
Episode 34: Michael Chu - Global Chairman and Co-Founder of L Catterton
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Michael Chu — Global Co-CEO of L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm with more than $35 billion under management. Over three decades, Michael has helped transform L Catterton from a boutique investor into a global powerhouse with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Known for his deep understandi
Episode 33: Alan Zafran - Managing Partner and Co-Founder of IEQ Capital
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Alan Zafran — co-founder and managing partner of IEQ Capital, the $41.7 billion wealth management firm advising some of the most successful entrepreneurs, executives, and families in the world. Over more than three decades in the business, Alan has built a reputation for pairing sophisticated investment expertise with a deeply personal, relationship-dri
Episode 32: Barry Sternlicht - Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Barry Sternlicht — founder, chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and one of the most accomplished real estate investors ever. Since founding the firm in 1991, Barry has grown Starwood into a global powerhouse with over $100 billion in assets under management, investing across every major real estate class. He has created and managed more than 80
Episode 31: Kevin Hartz - General Partner at A* Capital
Kevin Hartz is the co-founder of Eventbrite, co-founder of Xoom, and General Partner at A* Capital. Over the past two decades, he’s taken two companies from idea to IPO, pioneered digital remittances, transformed the live events industry, and invested early in Airbnb, Pinterest, and Uber. His career began in the early PayPal era, followed by founding Xoom and leading it to a public offering before
Episode 30: R. Martin Chavez - Vice Chairman and Partner at Sixth Street
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Marty Chavez — computer scientist, Wall Street innovator, and one of the most influential technologists in modern finance. Trained as a physicist and doctor before pivoting to technology and markets, Marty has spent his career redefining how data, software, and capital intersect.Best known for his time at Goldman Sachs, Marty served as CIO, CFO, and co-
Episode 29: Jim Chanos - Founder of Kynikos Associates
This week on Generating Alpha I’m joined by Jim Chanos, legendary short seller, forensic investor, and one of the most iconic skeptics in modern financial history. For over four decades, Chanos has made a career out of going against the grain, identifying frauds, fads, and financial bubbles long before they unraveled.He rose to national prominence for uncovering the accounting irregularities at En
Episode 28: Paul Krugman - Professor of Economics at The City University of New York
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Paul Krugman — Nobel Prize-winning economist, prolific writer, and one of the most influential economic thinkers of our time. Over the past five decades, Krugman has helped shape modern economics through both his academic work and his role as a leading public intellectual.He first rose to prominence for his work on international trade and currency crise
Episode 27: Michael Rees - Co-President of Blue Owl Capital
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Michael Rees — Co-President of Blue Owl Capital and the visionary founder behind Dyal Capital, the platform that pioneered GP stakes investing and reshaped the landscape of alternative asset management.Michael launched Dyal Capital with a bold and unconventional insight: that owning minority stakes in leading asset managers could create durable, long-te
Episode 26: Annie Duke - Bestselling Author and Former Professional Poker Player
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Annie Duke — a former professional poker player turned cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of the world’s foremost experts on decision-making under uncertainty. Over the course of her career, Annie has helped everyone from investors to CEOs to policymakers improve how they think about risk, probabilities, and knowing when to double down — a
Episode 25: Joseph Edelman - Founder of Perceptive Advisors
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Joseph Edelman — founder and CEO of Perceptive Advisors, and arguably the most successful biotech investor of the past two decades. Over the last 25 years, Joe has built Perceptive into one of the most dominant and respected healthcare-focused investment firms in the world — with a track record that rivals the best human-managed funds in modern history.
Episode 24: Anthony Pompliano - CEO of Professional Capital Management
This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Anthony Pompliano — a former soldier turned tech executive, investor, and one of the most influential voices in Bitcoin and digital finance. Known to millions simply as “Pomp,” Anthony has built a uniquely powerful presence at the intersection of technology, investing, and media.After serving in the U.S. Army, Anthony transitioned into the private secto
Episode 23: Roger Altman - Founder of Evercore
This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Roger Altman—an icon of American finance whose influence spans Wall Street, Washington, and beyond. Roger began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he became the youngest-ever general partner in the firm’s history. In the 1980s, he played a key role in the founding chapter of Blackstone, working alongside Pete Peterson and Stephen Schwarzman as they
Episode 22: Tully Friedman - Co-Founder of Hellman & Friedman
In this episode, I sat down with Tully Friedman—one of the true pioneers of private equity—for his first-ever podcast appearance. Tully co-founded Hellman & Friedman, a firm that helped define the modern buyout era, and later launched Friedman, Fleischer & Lowe, where he’s led investments in middle-market businesses with a highly focused and values-driven approach. Before that, he made his
Episode 21: Asher Edelman - Founder of Edelman Companies
This week, I had the rare opportunity to sit down with Asher Edelman—one of the most legendary and unconventional figures to ever emerge from Wall Street. A pioneer of corporate raiding in the 1980s and widely recognized as one of the real-life inspirations for Gordon Gekko, Asher built a reputation for bold, high-stakes takeovers that redefined the balance of power between shareholders and manage
Episode 20: Scott Bok - Chairman of Greenhill & Co.
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Bok—a deeply thoughtful leader whose journey from Grand Rapids, Michigan to the top of Wall Street reflects quiet determination, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to principled leadership. Best known for his long tenure as CEO of Greenhill & Co., Scott has helped shape the modern M&A landscape.Scott’s story is one of steady ascent. A
Episode 19: Dan Ariely - Professor of Behavioral Economics and Psychology at Duke University
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Ariely, one of the most influential voices in behavioral economics and a pioneer in understanding the irrational forces that drive human behavior. A bestselling author whose books—including Predictably Irrational, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and Dollars and Sense—have sold millions of copies worldwide, Dan has helped reshape how leaders
Episode 18: Anthony Scaramucci - Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anthony Scaramucci, a true embodiment of resilience, reinvention, and grit. Best known as the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony’s journey has taken him from humble beginnings in Long Island to the highest levels of Wall Street and a brief but unforgettable turn in Washington, D.C.Anthony’s story is one of constant evolutio
Episode 17: Howard Marks - Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management
This week, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Howard Marks, one of the most respected and insightful investors of our time, and the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Known for his deeply analytical memos and disciplined approach to risk, Howard has helped shape the landscape of investing.Howard’s career began in equity research at Citibank in 1968, where he witnessed
Episode 16: Barry Ritholtz - Chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management
This week, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Barry Ritholtz, one of the most original and influential voices in modern finance, and the co-founder, chairman, and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. With a career that has spanned law, trading, strategy, and media, Barry’s unique path has given him a perspective that few in the industry can match.After beginning his professional life as a law
Episode 15: Felix Zulauf - Founder of Zulauf Consulting
This week, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Felix Zulauf, a legendary figure in the world of macro investing and the founder of Zulauf Consulting. With over four decades of experience navigating the complexities of global markets, Felix has cemented his place as one of the most insightful and influential voices in finance.He began his career at Swiss Bank before joining UBS, where he rose
Episode 14: Annie Lamont - Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oak HC/FT
This week, I had the honor of speaking with Annie Lamont, one of the most respected investors in healthcare and fintech. As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oak HC/FT, Annie has built a reputation for identifying and backing transformative companies that have reshaped industries. With over 30 years in venture capital, she has led investments in some of the most innovative companies in health
Episode 13: Tim Draper - Founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson
This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tim Draper, a legendary venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and advocate for innovation and freedom. As the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Draper Associates, and Draper University, Tim has played a pivotal role in shaping the startup ecosystem, backing companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Baidu, Coinbase, Robinhood, Skype, and Twitch.Coming fro
Episode 12: Bob Prince - Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates
This Wednesday, I had the privilege of speaking with Bob Prince, one of the most influential macro investors of our time. As Co-Chief Investment Officer at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, Bob has spent decades refining the firm’s systematic approach to global markets, risk management, and economic forecasting.Bob joined Bridgewater in the 1980s, working alongside Ray Dalio
Episode 11: Glenn Dubin - Co-Founder of Highbridge Capital Management
This Tuesday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Glenn Dubin, someone I consider a friend and mentor. Glenn is a legendary investor and entrepreneur who built one of the most successful hedge funds of this era. As the co-founder of Highbridge Capital Management, Glenn played a pivotal role in shaping the modern hedge fund industry, pioneering a multi-strategy investment approach that set new
Episode 10: Alan Schwartz - Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners
Today, I had the honor of sitting down with Alan Schwartz, a distinguished leader in finance and investment banking. Best known for his tenure as the CEO of Bear Stearns, Alan has had a remarkable career at the highest levels of Wall Street, navigating some of the most challenging moments in financial history.Alan began his career after earning his degree from Duke University, joining First Boston
Episode 9: Michael Mauboussin - Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global
Today, we had the privilege of speaking with Michael Mauboussin, one of the most respected minds in value investing. With a career spanning decades in finance, Michael has been at the forefront of applying behavioral science, probability, and market efficiency to investment strategy.Michael began his career after earning his degree from Georgetown University, later becoming a longtime Chief Invest
Episode 8: Alan Patricof - Founder of APAX Partners and Greycroft
Today, we had the honor of sitting down with Alan Patricof, a true pioneer in the world of venture capital. Widely credited as one of the first VCs in history, Alan has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry over the past five decades.
Alan began his career after earning degrees from Ohio State University and Columbia Business School, and in 1969, he founded Alan Patricof Associates, one o
Episode 6: Steve Cohen - Founder and CEO of Point72 Asset Management
This week, we had the honor of hosting one of the greatest traders of all time, Steve Cohen, on the podcast. In one of his first appearances outside of the Mets and Point72, Steve shared his incredible journey. As the Founder and CEO of Point72 Asset Management, a multistrategy hedge fund managing over $37 billion in assets, and the Chairman and CEO of the New York Mets, Steve has had a remarkable
Episode 5: Jim Rogers - Legendary Investor and Co-Founder of Quantum Fund
Today, Amir and Owen had Jim Rogers on the podcast. Jim is a legendary American investor and financial commentator based in Singapore. He is the chairman of Beeland Interests, Inc. He is the co-founder of the Quantum Fund and Soros Fund Management. He is also the creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index. Jim is famous for his trips across continents both on bike and in car, the subjec
Episode 4: Noah Yechiely - Former Head of Equities at Bridgewater Associates
This weekend we had Noah Yechiely on the podcast. Noah is a seasoned equity investor with extensive leadership experience. At Bridgewater Associates, where he worked for 20 years, he served as Partner Director, Co-Head of Equities, and Head of the Gate Fund, among other roles. Previously, he was a Senior Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman and an R&D Manager in Israel's Unit 8200. Noah holds ad
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