This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren sits down with Ida Liu, the Global Head of Citi Private Bank, to explore the pivotal role women play in family leadership positions and succession. They delve into the evolving landscape of family succession planning, discussing potential disruptions and opportunities arising from inflation and the equity markets. Moreover, they chat about the best practices for ensuring gender equality and inclusivity in a family business ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren sits down with Yaron Samid, founder of TechAviv, Israel's largest network of CEOs. They delve into the current state and future prospects of the Israeli high-tech ecosystem. The discussion covers topics such as the maturity of the sector, the availability of international capital, and the potential challenges facing the tech industry in the coming years. Yaron also highlights the significance of the deep technical talent in Israel and the shift toward buildi ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren speaks with Richa Arora from KPMG about the impact of AI on family offices and investment management. They discuss how AI tools can improve insights, efficiency, and risk management, with a particular focus on cybersecurity. Richa explains how AI can be a competitive advantage for family offices and how it can help democratize investment products. She also shares her vision of a future where AI creates a more transparent world, freeing people to focus on higher-val ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, David sits down with Adam Weinstein COO & CFO at New Mountain Capital to discuss the complexities of unique investment approaches in private equity amid changing market dynamics. They cover the importance of a disciplined strategy, challenges in navigating short-term fluctuations and identifying long-term opportunities through research and data analysis. The conversation highlights businesses with sustainable growth and competitive advantages in uncertain econo ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ In this episode of Definitely Uncertain, David Ram has a discussion with Kunal Shah, the Managing Director at iCapital Network, about democratizing the alternative investment universe, international expansion, and the importance of education and due diligence. They also discuss the role of leverage facilities in the private equity industry and the advantages and disadvantages of large versus small fund managers. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on these important topics ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren sits down with Fred Gluckman to talk about wealth and fulfillment. They discuss the process of articulating family values and achieving consensus, as well as the strategies used by successful families to reinforce these values. The conversation covers the importance of seeking expert opinions, maintaining good data and controls over trusted advisors, and avoiding the echo chamber. They also touch on the importance of thinking for the long-term when it comes ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/  On this episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren speaks with Michel Lowy, founder of SC Lowy, about the impact of China's reopening on the global economy. Lowy discusses the private lending industry, the effects of high-interest rates on companies, and the regions in Asia where he sees the greatest financial strength. He also provides advice for investors on taking advantage of the growing Asian markets and explains why private debt may be a better investment option than private equity in the current uncert ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/  In this episode of Definitely Uncertain, David Ram sits down with Louis Gave, CEO of GaveKal, to explore the current geopolitical environment and its effects on the global economy. They discuss the potential changing landscape of global currencies, alternative investment options, and the impact of inflation. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on these topics ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/  In this episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren Rockman is joined by Daniel Krausz, partner and co-founder of Blue Door Asset Management. They speak from a macro point of view about the Q4 corporate earnings of last year and go into the factors that shaped the earnings growth for various areas in the economy. They discuss the shift in the economy and what it means for the future, touching on the difference between monetary and fiscal stimulus and its impact on investment returns. Tune in for a thought-prov ..read more

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ This episode is the second in our two part series on impact investing. Recorded in front of an audience at our recent Definitely Uncertain Live event in Tel Aviv, David Ram, partner at Goldrock Capital, interviews Dr. Gideon Stein, former head of R&D at Mobileye and today a private investor. Gideon shares his insights and experiences as a dedicated impact investor, providing an in-depth look at his approach to investing. He also speaks about his involvement in the Value Squared ESG Fund and the impact that i ..read more