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The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas

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Every investment is a high-stakes decision made without certainty. How do the world's most successful investors and business leaders navigate risk, tolerate failure, and stay agile when everything changes? And what can be learned from their insights? Liz Thomas, SoFi's Chief Market Strategist, sits down with influential leaders to unpack the pivotal decisions that shaped their careers and portfoli... more

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About one in eight U.S. adults say they take a GLP-1 drug, according to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation. And that raises a number of questions for investors. As use of drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound grows, the effects are moving fa... more

Wearables have gone from counting steps to tracking sleep, recovery, heart health, and more. But the bigger story may be what all that data makes possible next.

In this episode of The Important Part, Liz Thomas sits down with Craig Shapiro, CEO of C... more

SpaceX launched as the biggest IPO in history last week, officially igniting the space economy.

But what exactly is the space economy? Is it about astronauts and space stations? Exploration and research? Infrastructure and defense? Morgan Brennan, a... more

This market can be hard to read unless you understand what is actually driving it.

On The Important Part, SoFi’s Chief Market Strategist Liz Thomas talks with the folks thinking through markets in real time — from where capital is moving to what is ... more

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Craig Shapiro
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Morgan Brennan
CNBC anchor and host of Manifest Space
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Alix Steel
Energy communications expert and principal at DrivePath Advisors
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Tom Farley
CEO of Bullish; former president of the New York Stock Exchange (2014-2018)
Bullish
Episode: SpaceX, OpenAI and the Future of IPOs
Anastasia Amoroso
Chief Investment Strategist at Partners Group
Partners Group
Episode: Why Some of The Biggest Investment Opportunities Aren’t on Wall Street
Liz Thomas
Host of The Important Part
SoFi
Episode: Why Some of The Biggest Investment Opportunities Aren’t on Wall Street
Andrew Seaman
LinkedIn editor at large for jobs and career development
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Episode: How to Find a Job in 2026 According to This LinkedIn Expert
Neil Dutta
Head of Economic Research at Renaissance Macro Research (RenMac)
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Episode: Is a Recession Coming? Neil Dutta on Signals He’s Watching
Alexa von Tobel
Founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital; founder of LearnVest
Inspired Capital; LearnVest
Episode: What Individual Investors Need to Know about Venture Capital

Host

Liz Thomas
Host of The Important Part; Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Steady checks

    Great show! Love the backgrounds and how it affects you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COcrilly
    United States8 months ago
  • Good guests but not very engaging

    Came to this postcard once the daily Sofi podcast was terminated. That was a really good one, I listened to it for years, every day. Liz is pragmatic, but hard to connect with. I don't really like how she conducts interviews, despite the great guests. Wish the daily podcast comes back!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndreaSMarques
    United States2 years ago
  • Informational, entertaining, and relatable

    This is an excellent podcast by Liz and SoFi. I find the information to be informational, entertaining, and relatable. My favorite episode is when Liz interviews Steve Young and he talks about his transition from the NFL to business and venture capital. As a recently retired RN and stay at home dad who is passionate about investing and personal finance, it gives me hope that I might be able to continue to help make the world a better place outside of healthcare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deza85
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    After hearing the podcast, I learned a lot. They explained tricky investment ideas in a way that made sense to me. I now understand how having a good balance of different investments is super important for any portfolio. The advice that stood out to me was, "If you don't understand it, don't buy it." I think that's a straightforward but smart rule, and I'm going to follow it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patience Patria
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Informative, but not for me

    Liz Young is too much of a bear, but at least she is pragmatic about things. She also interviews solid guests. The podcast episode releases are too infrequent.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ramjam2011
    United States3 years ago

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Positive sentiment about founder stories and actionable takeaways for investors.
Guests and insights are repeatedly described as practical and high-quality, especially for understanding private markets and macro trends.
Some critics note mixed interview engagement and inconsistent episode cadence.
Listeners praise clear explanations of complex investing concepts and accessible host-audience dynamics.

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Q: What about leadership roles and mid-career pivots?
Frame leadership experience as transferable and illustrate concrete outcomes that show how prior roles can translate to new industries, emphasizing industry-relevant customer and regulatory insights.
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Q: How should job seekers use AI in their search?
Use AI as a sparring partner and editor to brainstorm, refine resumes, and practice interviews, but maintain your own voice and avoid overreliance on generic AI outputs.
How to Find a Job in 2026 According to This LinkedIn Expert
Q: What should recent graduates do to improve their job prospects in a changing market?
Be flexible, highlight transferable skills, pursue cross-disciplinary learning, and demonstrate willingness to learn and adapt beyond their college major.
How to Find a Job in 2026 According to This LinkedIn Expert
Q: Are things worse than the unemployment numbers suggest?
No, the guest argues the labor market is more nuanced than the headline figures, with pockets of optimism and areas where demand still exists, especially for adaptable and skilled workers.
Why Smart Investors Are Looking Beyond Silicon Valley and China
Q: What does it mean to be globally invested and diversify beyond traditional markets?
Being globally invested means actively seeking opportunities where talent and market needs align, recognizing that edge exists in places outside Silicon Valley and China, and leveraging local market intelligence, cross-border capabilities, and alternative liquidity channels to access outsized returns over the long term.

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This show centers on high-stakes investing and risk management, featuring interviews with top finance leaders, founders, and policymakers. Guests span private markets, venture capital, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, and tech-enabled investing, with frequent emphasis on portfolio construction, markets, and long-horizon thinking. A standout is the practical framing of how successful investors navigate uncertainty, regulate risk, and adapt strategies across bull and bear cycles, often tying insights to real-world business decisions and innovation trends. The format combines dense market analysis with relatable founder stories and actionable guidance for individual and institutional investors alike, making it valuable for listeners who want ... more

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