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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Ted Seides – Allocator and Asset Management Expert
Private Equity
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Private Markets
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WCM Investment Management
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Capital Allocators University
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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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Abigail Wattley is the Chief Investment Officer of Williams College, where she oversees the school's $4.5 billion endowment. She became CIO three years ago upon the retirement of Collette Chilton, whose past conversation is replayed in the feed. Abig... more

Collette Chilton is the CIO of Williams College where she has overseen its $3 billion since 2006. Collette is nothing short of a legend in the business. She has sat in a CIO seat since the early 1990s at the helm of public pension MassPrim and corpor... more

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This WTT, AI: Fundamentals, Valuation, and the Next Allocator Dilemma takes on a high-level assessment of AI companies as late-stage private winners prepare to go public, and the next big challenge allocators face as a result. Read Ted's blog here. more

Jonathan Wang is the founder and CEO of EOS Investors, where he has built three real estate investment platforms totaling $2 billion in assets under management across the hotel and residential sectors. Jonathan also created a wholly owned hotel manag... more

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Recent Guests

Rajiv Jain
Chairman and CIO of GQG Partners
GQG Partners
Episode: Contrarian Quality at GQG Partners – Rajiv Jain (EP.505)
Erik Brooks
Co-founder and Managing Partner, Ethos Capital
Ethos Capital
Episode: Operator-Led Private Equity at Ethos - Erik Brooks (EP.504)
John Kim
Fundraising expert, author of The Tao of Fundraising, chairman and president of corporate development at Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences
Episode: Fundraising Mastery: The Tao of Kimmer – John Kim (EP.503)
Josh Steiner
Polymath with government, media, and finance background; co-author of From Mistakes to Meaning
SSW Partners; Quadrangle Group; Yale Investment Committee
Episode: Making Mistakes – Josh Steiner (EP.502)
Will England
CEO and CIO, Walleye Capital
Walleye Capital
Episode: Will England, Derek Drummond, and Tony Caruso – Disintermediating Pod Shops (EP.501)
Derek Drummond
Head of External Public Markets Investing
State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB)
Episode: Will England, Derek Drummond, and Tony Caruso – Disintermediating Pod Shops (EP.501)
Tony Caruso
Managing Director of Hedge Funds
UTIMCO
Episode: Will England, Derek Drummond, and Tony Caruso – Disintermediating Pod Shops (EP.501)
Dave Joerger
CCO of WCM Investment Management
WCM Investment Management
Episode: Sloane Payne and Dave Joerger – Why Culture Matters (EP.500)
Sloane Payne
COO of WCM Investment Management
WCM Investment Management
Episode: Sloane Payne and Dave Joerger – Why Culture Matters (EP.500)

Host

Ted Seides
Host of Capital Allocators podcast; seasoned institutional investor and author

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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    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom5 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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The host asks strong questions and lets guests talk, which adds value for professionals.
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Consistently strong roster of guests and thoughtful analysis.
Guests are high-caliber and give practical, non-flashy insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Contrarian Quality at GQG Partners – Rajiv Jain (EP.505)
Q: How has his life turned out compared to expectations?
He feels extremely fortunate for the freedom to design his path, the ability to enjoy the work, and the opportunity to build a lasting firm with a strong culture and governance, despite challenges.
Contrarian Quality at GQG Partners – Rajiv Jain (EP.505)
Q: What is his biggest investment pet peeve?
Dogmatism and deep ideologies in investing; he values openness to changing views and avoids hiring people who cannot admit when they are wrong or who are dogmatic.
Contrarian Quality at GQG Partners – Rajiv Jain (EP.505)
Q: What was Rajiv's first paid job and what did it teach him?
His first paid job involved exporting textiles and handling complex export documentation, which taught him the importance of meticulous process, attention to detail, and learning through drudgery before moving into finance.
Making Mistakes – Josh Steiner (EP.502)
Q: How do you distinguish between a mistake and a failure?
Mistakes are often driven by lack of self-awareness and emotional context, whereas failures involve more planning and teamwork; the distinction lies in whether the outcome reflects the decision process or a broader collaborative effort.
Rodney Comegys – The Mechanics of Indexing at Vanguard (EP.498)
Q: What was your path from starting in operations to where you're sitting today?
Rodney describes starting in payroll and 401k operations, moving to frontline customer service, then leading Six Sigma quality programs, before transitioning into risk management and investment management, which set him on the path to Vanguard's indexing leadership.

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The program features in-depth conversations with senior leaders in institutional investing, asset management, and related fintech sectors. Across episodes, hosts probe capital allocation strategies, endowment and pension fund approaches, risk management, fee structures, and the evolving tech stack that powers modern investing—from indexing and AI to tokenization and alternative credit. Guests range from CIOs and investment chiefs to founders and operators who share practical lessons on governance, culture, sourcing deals, and platform dynamics that connect large asset owners with external managers. A standout throughline is a disciplined, no-nonsense approach to understanding how top institutions allocate capital, manage risk, and drive org... more

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