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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Ted Seides – Allocator and Asset Management Expert
Private Equity
Investment Strategies
Investment Management
Venture Capital
Hedge Funds
Capital Allocation
Private Markets
Asset Allocation
Alternative Investments
WCM Investment Management
Private Credit
Risk Management
Asset Management
Institutional Investing
China
Emerging Markets
Artificial Intelligence
Governance
Investment Strategy
Leadership

Allocator and asset management expert, Ted Seides, conducts in-depth interviews with leaders in the institutional investing industry. Guests include Chief Investment Officers from leading allocators, asset managers, strategists, thought leaders, and many more. Our mission is to learn, share, and help implement the process of premier investors. Learn more and join our community at capitalallocators... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Dicks
Author of Storyworthy; storyteller and educator
Storyworthy/Storybrand (via discussion)
Episode: Best of Storytelling: Matthew Dicks
Matt Dicks
Author of Storyworthy, former middle school teacher
Storyworthy
Episode: Best of Storytelling: Donald Miller
Don Miller
Author of Storybrand, creator of Storybrand framework
Storybrand
Episode: Best of Storytelling: Donald Miller
Gary Klein
Cognitive psychologist and founder of the pre-mortem concept
Episode: Best of Pre-Mortem Analysis: Gary Klein
Annie Duke
Former world-class poker player, author and decision-making expert
Self/Author
Episode: Best of Decision-Making: Annie Duke (2022)
Lauren Hochfelder
Head of Global Real Assets at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Building Durable Real Estate Portfolios at Morgan Stanley – Lauren Hochfelder (EP.514)
Michelle Knudsen
Chief Investment Officer, NYU
New York University
Episode: Rebuilding the NYU Endowment – Michelle Knudsen (EP.513)
Luis Laboy
Director of Public Equities at the Hewlett Foundation
Hewlett Foundation
Episode: Senior Decision Makers: Luis Laboy, Hewlett Foundation (EP.512)
Frank Danieli
Head of Global Credit Solutions at MA Financial Group
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Episode: Roadmap for Private Credit from Australia – Frank Danieli of MA Financial Group (EP.511)

Host

Ted Seides
Host of Capital Allocators

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Teamwork, Alignment & Lasting Edge

    What felt especially generous about this conversation is how you let an investment leader tell a story that connects discipline, character, and real-world experience, from the rink to managing capital, without ever reducing it to jargon. Lane’s emphasis on alignment and durable advantage isn’t just about markets; it’s about how people carry their principles into decisions that matter. Listeners walk away with something they can actually use: a reminder that the hardest-earned insights are often ... more

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    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • ADS

    How could nobody raised a question about 6min intro ads?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peak Angle
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great content on capital allocation industry

    The best place for insight on private equity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested bystander
    United Statesa year ago
  • important lessons for all

    each episode educates me in a market I value but honestly need to understand better. I am grateful for lessons gleaned that go beyond the financial market. It is an entertaining and educational listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stonehouser
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best

    I absolutely love this show. The host is awesome and the guest are equally awesome and generous with their time. Continue the good work Ted and crew!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew VS
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes occasional ads but value the high-quality content and roster of guests.
Show is seen as a leading resource for capital allocation and endowment investing insights.
Listeners praise the host and guests for practical, applicable investing insights and thoughtful interviewing.

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Talking Points

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Building Durable Real Estate Portfolios at Morgan Stanley – Lauren Hochfelder (EP.514)
Q: What's the best investment advice you ever received?
To surround yourself with the smartest people possible and avoid being the smartest person in the room, ensuring a culture of challenge and growth.
Building Durable Real Estate Portfolios at Morgan Stanley – Lauren Hochfelder (EP.514)
Q: What's your favorite hobby outside of work?
She enjoys outdoor activities like biking, jogging, hiking, and water sports, reflecting a preference for active, physical pursuits outside the office.
Building Durable Real Estate Portfolios at Morgan Stanley – Lauren Hochfelder (EP.514)
Q: What was your first paid job and what did you learn from it?
She started in ballet at age 10, which taught rigor, precision, teamwork, and the importance of working collectively rather than as an individual star, shaping her approach to disciplined, team-based investing.
Rebuilding the NYU Endowment – Michelle Knudsen (EP.513)
Q: How did you gain the trust of the Investment Committee to implement the new plan?
I overprepared for conversations, demonstrated quick wins through governance changes and triage of the portfolio, and involved the committee early in big decisions to build confidence in the medium-term plan.
Best of Decision-Making: Annie Duke (2022)
Q: What is the core misbelief about grit that you are trying to challenge with Quit?
Grit is valuable for sticking to worthwhile goals, but it can become destructive when it causes people to persist in unrewarding or harmful pursuits; the key is to distinguish when persistence is warranted from when quitting would maximize value.

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This show features in-depth conversations with senior figures in institutional investing, including chief investment officers, endowment managers, and seasoned investment professionals. Episodes typically explore capital allocation, portfolio construction, governance, risk management, and real-world decision-making in large organizations. Listeners can expect practical frameworks, industry case studies, and interviews that unpack how leading institutions think about long-horizon investing, manager selection, and strategic asset allocation. The format often blends actionable playbooks with personal career insights, making it valuable for professionals seeking to understand how top allocators approach risk, governance, and capital deployment.... more

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