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In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster engages with Michael Brawer, the CEO of Transparency Analytics. With a wealth of experience in executive positions within the financial services industry, Michael has leveraged his insights to establish his own firm. Stewart explores the motivations behind Michael's entrepreneurial journey, the risks he has faced, and the challenges of raising funds to realize his vision. Don't miss this insightful conversation.

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  Credits:

• Host: Stewart Webster
• Producer and Editor: Alisha Rappaport
• Guest: Michael Brawler

In this episode of "Masters of Risk" host Stewart Webster engages in the second part of a compelling conversation with Wish Bakshi, Founder & AI Systems Engineer of AQ Energy. In this two-part episode they have an in-depth conversation about AI data centers, digital infrastructure, the complex energy systems behind them in a world where the demand is high and the risks are increasing. Wish gives us two episodes to unpack all the intricacies from grid stress and financial risk to supply chain pressures. Tune into this insightful discussion.

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• Navigating Global and Asia-Pacific Economic Prospects Amid U.S. Policy Changes and Tariffs – Part 3
• Credit Memo Automation: Where AI Meets Analyst Efficiency

Credits:

Host: Stewart Webster

Producer and Editor: Alisha Rappaport

Guest: Wish Bakshi

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Matthew Reilly, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions at Conning. Yashi and Matt dive deep into the world of investment management for insurance companies. They discuss the increased risk appetite in this industry and find the balance of how much risk to take. Matt shares what is top of mind for business leaders today in this industry.

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Credits:

• Host: Yashi Yadav
• Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Public Market Investments, Franklin Templeton, Rachana Kothare, Principal, Corporate & Business Development Finance, Amazon, and Meredith Beddow, Global Head Market Development, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence. This panel discusses how they have tackled various types of risk throughout their careers and what they have learned as professionals.  They share their successes and challenges.

Katrina Dudley:

• Book: Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management (Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing Series)

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Yashi Yadav
• Prouducer/Editor: Alisha Rappaport
• Published with Assistance from: Carl Schmidt

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Our latest guest is Michelle Vincent, CEO of MoFilm.  Michelle sits down with Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, to discuss her journey through the tech space and what risks she took to get to her current role as CEO.  Michelle dives into the mentors that she had along the way and the impacts media played in her career evolvement. In addition, the risk impacts it had on the companies she worked for.

Join Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, as she speaks to Nancy Davis the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Quadratic Capital Management, an investment advisory firm focused on convexity strategies. Listen as Nancy takes a deep dive into her company's process and her strategy for success.  You do not want to miss this episode, Nancy is truly an inspiration for entrepreneurs.

Masters of Risk is kicking off 2024 with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton and Co-Author of Undiversified.  Yashi dives into the impact of diversity in the investment space with Katrina and they discuss what has improved over the years, and where we still need to make improvements.  It is a very insightful episode that you do not want to miss.

For our eighth episode and final for 2023.  Yashi sits down with Henrietta Fore, President and CEO of Holsman International. Henrietta comes to us with an eclectic background from starting her career in her father's steel business to government work, as well as being the Executive Director of UNICEF.  She has sit on many boards and continues to be heavily involved in projects she is deeply passionate about. Yashi only scratches the surface of the legacy that Henrietta has shown us in her tenure. Listen and be inspired by this episode it is a great way to leave 2023 and head to 2024.

Welcome to our seventh episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with John Kevill, Managing Partner of Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique commercial real estate advisory and investment firm. Yashi and John take a deep dive into the commercial real estate industry and how it has been impacted by today's economy. John shares his 25 years of insights into why businesses are letting go of their leases and moving to a fully remote model and what is happening with these empty buildings. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

Welcome to our sixth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Jennifer Reynolds, CEO of Women's Corporate Directors. Yashi discusses Jennifer's experience in investment management, venture capital, M&A, and her experience on boards. We learn about her impact on women in the boardroom and how she has made major changes in the industries. This episode is empowering and insightful.