
The Alpha Exchange is a podcast series launched by Dean Curnutt to explore topics in financial markets, risk management and capital allocation in the alternatives industry. Our in depth discussions with highly established industry professionals seek to uncover the nuanced and complex interactions between economic, monetary, financial, regulatory and geopolitical sources of risk. We aim to learn fr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingManagementBusiness | |||

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Excellent podcast. Informative. I came across it while looking for Mandy Xu interviews— I like her vix analysis — wound up here and I’m hooked.
Nice Vol Review
Thanks so much for creating it public
It’s definitely worth your time if you are trying to stay informed.
Alpha Exchange is one of my favorite podcasts. Really smart discussions around global macro, volatility, convexity. Great guests and Dean is a fantastic interviewer
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The show curates deep-dive conversations with leading practitioners across finance, macro, and risk management, focusing on risk premia, monetary policy, derivatives, and market structure. Episodes emphasize practical frameworks for understanding volatility, credit, and regulatory dynamics, with guests ranging from central bankers to asset managers and fintech founders. Notable strengths include a rigorous, data-informed approach, a willingness to explore complex concepts (e.g., volatility regimes, tokenization, and AI-enabled workflows) and a track record of high-caliber guests who illuminate how macro forces translate into investment opportunities and risk. This program is especially useful for professionals seeking actionable insights on... more
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Recent guests on Alpha Exchange include:
1. David Dredge
2. Samir Patel
3. Colin Lancaster
4. Ronnie Wexler
5. Rob Flatley
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8. Wayne Dahl
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