Best Cio Chat Podcasts (2025)

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#85 - Darell Krasnoff: Wealth Management Evolution, Leadership 1:04:36

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Darell, managing partner at Evoke Advisors, co-founder of Bel Air Investment Advisors, and ex-Goldman Sachs Partner and manager of their Los Angeles office for private client services in the 1990s, shares insights on the evolution of wealth management, the centrality of trust and transparency, and how AI is reshaping the industry. He reflects on th…

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From Search Box to Delight: E-commerce Revenue Nirvana - Eli Finkelshteyn 33:08

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Discover how e-commerce is being reimagined with Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO and Founder of Constructor, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming search, discovery, and retail media. From balancing art and science to building “one system, one AI, one brain,” Eli unpacks how search can move beyond relevance metrics to drive true cu…

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Building Conversational AI Chat Agents with Yam Marcovitz 31:14

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In this episode of OpenTechTalks.tv, we dive into the intricate world of conversational AI with Yam, the founder of Parland. Discover the challenges of managing complexity and uncertainty in AI systems, and explore the opportunities that arise with the advent of GPT-4 and beyond. Yam shares insights on the importance of control in AI development, t…

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Owning your data: The open source path with Nextcloud and MariaDB 55:56

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We’re joined by Anna Widenius and Michael «Monty» Widenius, the people behind the MariaDB Foundation, who are here to help us unpack the challenges of the open source business, vendor lock-in, and owning your data through their unique lens — and experience. And believe us, you will be interested to hear their story! Anna Widenius is a CEO of the Ma…

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#84 - Carl Ross: EM Debt, Global Shifts, Opportunities 1:08:25

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Dr. Carl Ross, partner and lead researcher for Emerging Country Debt at GMO, brings decades of expertise in sovereign credit across emerging markets. He shares his perspectives on the evolution, risks, opportunities, and outlook for EM debt, diving into credit cycles, valuations, and why he sees EM local debt as a once-in-a-generation opportunity f…

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The Importance of Data Sovereignty in AI Workflows with Giorgio Natili 15:31

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In this conversation, Giorgio Natili discusses the significance of confidential computing in the realm of AI workflows, emphasizing its role in ensuring data sovereignty and security. He explains how confidential computing can reshape AI usage, particularly in sensitive industries like finance and healthcare. The discussion also touches on the chal…

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#83 - Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability 33:00

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Yie-Hsin, President and CEO of State Street Investment Management, shares her journey from engineering to leading one of the world’s largest asset managers with $4.6T AUM (as of 3/31/25). She discusses her approach to leadership, State Street’s evolution from pioneering ETFs to private markets through strategic partnerships, and the importance of a…

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Meet the Advice CIO: Charlotte Watson, Attivo Investments 34:18

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In the latest installment of Citywire’s profile series, Watson spoke about becoming interested in investing as a child and the decisions she made when given a ‘blank sheet of paper’ to build a new MPS solution last year.By Citywire

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The Impact of Generative AI on Education and Teaching Methods with Craig Mattson 27:12

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Join Kashif Manzoor as he welcomes Professor Craig Mattson to discuss the transformative role of generative AI in education. They explore how AI is reshaping teaching methods, the challenges educators face, and the opportunities for personalized learning. Differences in student experiences over the past decade The role of AI in modern classrooms Ba…

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#82 - Tony Davidow: Alternatives, Education, Bridging Investor Gaps 1:03:52

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Tony is a senior alternatives investment strategist at Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6T in assets (as of 6/30/25). Tony shares his journey across family offices and institutions, explores the evolving landscape of alternative assets, and discusses how education can help bridge the gap between everyday and sophisticated investors. Listeners w…

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Building AI-driven Hedge Fund Infrastructure with Jakub Polec 26:41

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In this conversation, Jakub shares his insights on the evolution of AI in finance, emphasizing the importance of specialized AI agents and the need for a robust infrastructure. He discusses his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a startup. Jakub also offers practical advice on tea…

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#81 - Blake Johnson: Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping, Resilience 53:55

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Blake is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has founded and sold businesses exceeding $1.1 billion. He shares his journey from small-town beginnings to building Byte into a billion-dollar company without outside funding, and discusses lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and giving back.…

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Mapping Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2 17:04

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Evaluating Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2 The last three weeks' articles on the Generative AI adoption Maturity framework sparked discussion within the AI circle. Thank you for sharing your comments and feedback, and for sparking a few thought-provoking views on this topic. We have begun a journey to develop a Gen A…

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#80 - Andrew Metrick: Master Class in Financial Crises & Bank Runs 1:27:42

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Andrew is the Janet Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at the Yale School of Management and Director of the Yale Program on Financial Stability, specializing in financial crises. He discusses the vulnerabilities of the banking system, lessons from recent crises like SVB and the GFC, the government’s role in crisis management, and the bigges…

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Meet the CIO: Will Geffen, Wise Investments 31:44

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Citywire’s profile series talking to advice investors switched up its medium this week. Geffen spoke about the overlooked opportunity presented by asset-backed securities, why he isn’t giving up on healthcare, and why crypto was the best investment decision of his life.By Citywire

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Catherine Foot from Standard Life 25:16

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Catherine Foot, director of Standard Life's future retirement think tank, joins the Advice Show this week ahead of the government announcing the second stage of the pensions review, which is set to look at pensions adequacy, among other things. Foot discusses a number of potential solutions, including where targeted support fits.…

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#79 - Jon Gray: Leadership, Scaling Blackstone, Market Trends 59:18

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Jon is President and COO of Blackstone—one of the world’s largest and most highly valued investment firms, managing over $1.1 trillion in assets (as of 3/31/25). He shares his career journey, insights on leading through rapid growth, and his outlook on the evolving landscape of investing and innovation. Listen for a candid take on leadership, cultu…

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#78 - Leonard Kleinrock: Internet Creation, AI Future 1:38:48

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Dr. Leonard Kleinrock, a distinguished professor of computer science at UCLA, helped invent the Internet and supervised the sending of its first message in 1969. In this episode, he shares stories from those early days, reflects on the evolution of the Internet, and discusses what the rise of AI means for the future of technology and society.…

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#77 - Charlie Ruffel: Asset Management Industry Evolution, Alternatives 57:03

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Charlie is founder, Chairman and Managing Partner of Kudu Investment Management and a board director of Charles Schwab. Drawing on decades of experience as a financial journalist, asset management executive, and private equity investor, he shares unique insights shaped by viewing the industry from multiple angles. In this episode, Charlie discusses…

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'Growing up in a hotel made us gravitate towards people': Ellis sisters join the Advice Show from Gleneagles 31:18

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The Ellis sisters, who together run Wellington Wealth in Glasgow, joined the Advice Show on location in Gleneagles. They discuss how their upbringing shaped their careers, how they work together as siblings and the financial advice landscape in general.By Citywire

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#76 - Jeff Huber: Innovation, Google, GRAIL, Triatomic 1:00:18

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Jeff is the founder of Triatomic Capital and former Google SVP. He shares lessons from building Google Maps, Ads, and Gmail, founding GRAIL for early cancer detection, and leading transformative teams. Jeff discusses his vision for backing “century-defining” companies and offers insights on leadership, innovation, biotech, and building companies th…

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Healing Systems, Healing People: Digital Transformation in Healthcare - Lisa Gohil 35:30

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Step into the world of digital healing with Lisa Gohil, Head of Digital Health Strategy at Stanford Healthcare, as she joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming the patient and clinician experience in a historically complex industry. From tech debt to trust-building, discover how healthcare is reimagining its future through agentic…

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#75 - Liz Ann Sonders: Investing Principles, Inflation, Instability, Diversification 44:46

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Liz Ann is the long-time Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, with over 25 years at the firm and frequent appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and CBS News. She shares insights on the core principles of investing, the challenges of maintaining discipline, and the impact of economic and policy uncertainty. We discuss inflation trends, mark…

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The Rise of AI Teammates in the Modern Workplace - Munish Gandhi 30:05

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Step into the world of agentic AI with Munish Gandhi, Co-founder & CEO of Statisfy, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI teammates are reshaping customer success in the enterprise. From repetitive tasks to multi-agent orchestration, discover how Statisfy is transforming B2B customer engagement, making human teams more productive and unl…

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The Advice Show: Dominic Rose of MKC Wealth 31:57

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On the podcast this week, career M&A specialist and MKC Wealth CEO Rose spoke about integrating acquired firms, unmanageable entrepeneurs, and whether private equity incentives can align with the mission of advisers.By Citywire

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#74 - Alan Waxman: Sixth Street, Leadership, Outlook 1:03:51

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As Co-Founding Partner and CEO of Sixth Street, Alan has guided the firm from its founding to a leading global investment firm — an achievement that followed his early success as one of Goldman Sachs’ youngest-ever partners. He offers an inside look at Sixth Street’s investor-first approach and shares his perspectives on today’s investment landscap…

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Scott Gallacher - NMA top 100 28:51

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Scott Gallacher joins the advice show this week. Director at top 100 firm and Midlands firm of the year, Rowley Turton, Gallacher discusses his journey to chartered financial status, the future of advice and whether he would ever sell to a consolidator.By Citywire

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#73 - Greg Sharenow: Inflation History, Outlook, and Hedging 49:25

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Greg is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at PIMCO, one of the world’s largest asset managers. He leads the firm’s commodity and real asset strategies. Greg discusses the forces driving inflation, how investors can navigate today’s evolving macro environment, and why diversification is essential when hedging inflation risk.…

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SJP CEO Mark FitzPatrick interview in full 46:01

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Citywire's exclusive chat with the new chief executive of St James's Place on everything from fees to culture.By Citywire

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Spark Plugs and Smart Prompts: Infusion of Agentic AI in the Auto Industry - Manavendra Sial 28:09

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Step into the world of auto innovation with Manavendra Sial, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tenneco, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming a 100-year-old manufacturing giant. From spark plugs to smart prompts, discover how agentic AI is reshaping the way Tenneco operates, bridging decades-old machinery with predictiv…

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#72 - Damien Bisserier: Bridgewater Lessons, Advising Families, Diversification 51:26

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Damien is my long-time business partner and the other Co-CIO of Evoke Advisors. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey from advising some of the world’s largest institutional investors at Bridgewater to working with wealthy families and smaller institutions. Through this transition, Damien has gained firsthand experience with a wide r…

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Top 100 NMA: Kevin Wood of Watson Wood and Sillars 32:23

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Kevin Wood joins the Advice Show this week to discuss his firm, how he maintains a level of service while ensuring growth and what has happened to ESG funds.By Citywire

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#71 - David Rutherford: Navy Seal Mindset, Embracing Fear 1:06:32

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David is a former Navy SEAL, SEAL instructor, and CIA contractor who has become a motivational speaker, performance coach, and founder of the Froglogic Institute. In this episode, David shares powerful lessons on embracing fear, building resilience, and developing a SEAL mindset-offering actionable insights for investors, business leaders, and anyo…

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Cash ISAs, private market pensions and PE Leaderboard 30:11

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The NMA team on the week's big stories, including a scoop on cash ISA reforms and the PE Leaderboard.By Citywire

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#70 - David Powers: Wasatch Culture, Market Cycles, Long-Term 55:03

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Dave is Senior Portfolio Manager at Wasatch Global Investors, a $25B equity manager based in Salt Lake City (as of 3/31/25). He discusses Wasatch’s collaborative culture, lessons learned from navigating market cycles, and the discipline behind a long-term investment approach.By Alex Shahidi

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Mapping Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 1 16:33

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Generative AI Adoption Maturity Model The last two weeks' articles on the Generative AI adoption Maturity framework sparked discussion within the AI circle. Thank you for sharing the comments and feedback, and even triggering a few thought-provoking views on this topic. We have started a journey to develop a Gen AI Maturity Model or framework as a …

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Why the Smartest CIOs Are Becoming Business Strategists with Eric Johnson of PagerDuty 42:18

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Eric Johnson, CIO at PagerDuty, shares why today’s most impactful CIOs are evolving into strategic business leaders. He explains how AI is driving a fundamental shift in how IT organizations operate—moving from reactive support functions to proactive, value-creating business enablers. About the Guest: Eric Johnson is the Chief Information Officer a…

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#69 - Bob Louzan: Asset-Based Lending, Downside Protection 47:16

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Bob is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WhiteHawk Capital Partners. He explains how their creative asset-based lending approach is designed to deliver downside protection while navigating the unique risks and opportunities of lending to middle market companies.By Alex Shahidi

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Top 100 interviews: Gavid Wood of Beckett Investment Management 27:49

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Our Top 100 podcast series speaks to newly-appointed managing director Wood about bringing up new talent and his private equity-backed firm’s expansion plans.By Citywire

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#68 - Andrew Sheiner: Private Equity, Selectivity, Discipline 1:10:34

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Andrew is Founder and CEO of Altas Partners, which is a Toronto-based private equity firm that manages over $10B (as of 3/31/25). Andrew shares insights about why a concentrated, quality-focused approach can deliver superior results in private equity, how disciplined risk management and patient capital drive value, and the significance of partnerin…