The Power of Generalism in Career Growth

Muthu Muthiah, CIO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how he developed the governance, systems, and team to deploy $2 billion dollars at Inatai Foundation. They also delve into the endowment style investment philosophy, the importance of asset allocation relative to manager selection, and the venture strategy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. (0:00) Introduction and career path to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (2:39) Advice for the next generation and importance of being a generalist (5:28) Building strategy and governance at Innatai Foundation (11:15) Sponsor: Deal (13:08) Asset allocation and optimizing for goals (16:08) Systematic risks and biggest learnings in asset management (18:30) Transition to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and impact of economic shifts (21:46) Venture investment philosophy and current portfolio (24:24) Balancing first-time and mature funds (26:04) Mission, impact, and aligning with LPs' causes at Children's Healthcare (27:19) Closing remarks and future plans