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In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from W1M are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond.

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In this debut “Macro Musings” edition of the Why Invest? podcast, the W1M Multi Asset team opens the door to the conversations normally held behind the scenes. They explore the forces shaping today’s markets — from US exceptionalism and inflationary ... more

In this episode of Why Invest, Helen Thomas, Founder and CEO of Blonde Money, discusses how political risk is shaping financial markets.

Helen explores the challenges of rising debt, ageing populations and why productivity growth is so critical to f... more

In this episode of Why Invest? host, Luke Hyde-Smith, speaks with Zahra Ward-Murphy, Strategist at Absolute Strategy Research (ASR).

The conversation explores why ASR currently favours a modest equity overweight, the resilience of US growth, and how... more

In this episode of Why Invest? Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by market veteran and investment futurist Mark Latham. With over 40 years in commodities and fund management, Mark shares his journey from running a leading resources fund to founding Commodity... more

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Recent Guests

Kiril Sokoloff
Chairman and Founder of 13D Research & Strategy
13D Research & Strategy
Episode: An Interview with Kiril Sokoloff: Founder of 13D Research & Strategy
Alex Payne
Television presenter known for hosting Sky Sports coverage and co-hosting The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast.
The Influence Room
Episode: An Interview with Alex Payne: Life after the game
Zuleika Salter
Partner and head of private growth capital at Cavendish
Cavendish
Episode: An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Bob Brackett
Commodity Market Guru and Managing Director at Bernstein
Bernstein
Episode: An Interview with Bob Brackett: Commodities, cycles & the future of energy
Saker Nusseibeh
CEO of Federated Hermes
Federated Hermes
Episode: An Interview with Saker Nusseibeh: CEO of Federated Hermes
Ben Stafford
Chief Executive of Regenerate, an impact investment firm focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming.
Regenerate Asset Management
Episode: An Interview with Ben Stafford: CEO of Regenerate Asset Management
Brendan Williams
CEO and co-founder of NuWave, an alcohol-free beer brand
NuWave
Episode: An Interview with Brendan Williams: Co-Founder and CEO of NuWave
John Authers
Senior Markets Editor at Bloomberg, highly respected financial journalist, and author
Bloomberg
Episode: An Interview with John Authers: Senior Markets Editor at Bloomberg
Kathryn Porter
Independent energy consultant and author of the Watt-Logic blog
Watt-Logic
Episode: An Interview with Kathryn Porter: The future of global energy markets

Hosts

Luke Hyde-Smith
Host of Why Invest?
James Carter
Co-host of the Why Invest? podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Interesting and thought provoking

    Me Doug Barnett is excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Japan GP
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Masterful, incisive analysis

    A first class guide to the investment world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chidlom man
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A great listen

    Succeeds in exactly what it intends to do, ie to demystify the world of finance and investment. Really interesting topics, insightful guests and very incisive interviewing. Thoroughly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darrendogne
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Good interviewing

    Looking forward to listening to subsequent episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHdeG
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • V interesting

    Great introduction to the world of investment, looking forward to more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjdl11
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Q: How can we encourage more funding for female-led companies?
Increasing female presence in investment roles and building networks among female entrepreneurs will help support female-led initiatives better.
An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Q: Is there a cultural difference in attitude towards investment risk between the US and UK?
The US is typically more optimistic and trend-driven than the UK, allowing for larger investments and greater diversity in VC portfolios.
An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Q: What advice would you give to entrepreneurs seeking funding?
Be passionate about your product, understand your customer, and track KPIs early in your business journey.
An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Q: How has the landscape of venture capital changed post-pandemic?
The market has become tougher for UK founders due to reduced capital availability, leading to a focus on sustainability and profitability. Valuations have decreased following public market declines.
An Interview with Zuleika Salter: Partner and Head of Private Growth Capital at Cavendish
Q: Could you share what the asset class is, who Cavendish are, and what your role entails?
Cavendish is a London-based investment bank providing corporate finance advisory services, focusing on entrepreneur-led businesses and venture capital fundraising.

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The content centers around exploring a broad range of investment-related topics, spanning various asset classes and geographical regions. Discussions often integrate themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurship, aiming to clarify complex financial concepts for listeners. Some episodes focus on market dynamics, investment strategies, and the impact of global events on financial choices, while highlighting the experiences and insights of expert guests in the finance sector. The approach is likely to engage both novice investors seeking to understand the basics and seasoned professionals interested in in-depth analyses.

Notably, the podcast emphasizes a democratization of investment knowledge, making intricate topics more accessible... more

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5. Saker Nusseibeh
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7. Brendan Williams
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