Episodes

  • Ep55: CalPERs CEO Marcie Frost on Private Markets & Building Her Career
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode, Joe is joined by Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS and Martina Cheung, CEO & President of S&P Global. Topics included Marcie’s current view of the role of private assets in CalPERS portfolio, Martina’s initiative and growth areas for 2025, Marcie’s progression from typist to CEO and Martina’s memories of breaking the gavel at the New York Stock Exchange.

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    44 mins
  • Ep54: Apollo’s John Zito on Private Credit, His Career Path & Leadership
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, Joe is joined by John Zito, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management and Alex Birry, Global Head of Credit Research at S&P Global Ratings. Topics included views on private credit and the evolution of private markets, John’s career trajectory to Apollo, Alex on global mega trends and John’s advice for managing high performing teams.

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    28 mins
  • Ep53: Ares' Michael Arougheti on Private Markets, Founding Ares & the Baltimore Orioles
    Nov 21 2024
    In this episode, Joe is joined by Michael Arougheti, CEO & Co-Founder of Ares and Lynn Maxwell, Global Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Global Ratings. Topics included Mike’s memories of co-founding Ares, the rise in popularity of private markets and how Mike was offered co-ownership of the Baltimore Orioles.
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    36 mins
  • Ep52: Blackstone’s Jon Gray on Private Markets, Career Advice & Jogging on LinkedIn
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode of FI15, Joe is joined by Jon Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone and Doug Peterson, CEO & President of S&P Global. Discussion covered Doug’s upcoming retirement, Jon on the future of private markets and infrastructure, Doug on GenAI and Jon on his viral jogging videos on Linkedin.

    This episode was recorded and published prior to Doug's retirement as CEO & President, he is now Special Advisor at S&P Global.

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    32 mins
  • Ep51: Richard Attias On FII8 & Networking With Super VIPs
    Oct 9 2024

    In this episode of FI15, Joe is joined by Richard Attias, CEO & Founder of Richard Attias & Associates and CEO of the FII Institute. Topics included the upcoming FII Institute event in Riyadh, Richard’s relationship with H.E Yasir Al-Rumayyan, how to successfully build senior relationships and Richard’s networking tips to progress your career.

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    35 mins
  • Ep50: Mohamed El-Erian on how AI is changing investing
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode of FI15, Joe is joined by Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College, University of Cambridge and Sudeep Kesh, Chief Innovation Officer at S&P Global Ratings. Topics discussed included the potential impact of AI on investing and portfolio management, how Mohamed incorporates data into his views, Sudeep on AI in movies and music and Mohamed’s relationship with the Gen Z students at Queens'.

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    43 mins
  • Ep49: SKKY Partners Jay Sammons on Private Equity & Working With Kim Kardashian
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode of FI15, Joe is joined by Jay Sammons, Co-Founder of SKKY Partners and Raam Ratnam, Managing Director at S&P Global Ratings. Topics included SKKY Partners investment process, Jay’s experience founding the company with Kim Kardashian, staying on top of consumer culture and Raam’s takeaways from his career as an accountant.

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    26 mins
  • Ep48: T Rowe Price CIO Sebastien Page on Mega Trends, Leadership & Building a Linkedin Following
    Jul 3 2024

    In this episode of FI15, Joe is joined by Sebastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T Rowe Price and Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Analytical Research & Development at S&P Global Ratings. Topics included both guests views on global mega trends, the future glide path of interest rates and inflation, Sebastien’s experience building a 40,000+ following on Linkedin and a new quick fire round.

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    38 mins