Ted Seides, the guest on this episode, discusses his investment career, the business around Capital Allocators, and his collaboration with Sarah Samuels. He also shares his early experiences, the challenges encountered in his career journey, and the importance of active listening in investing. Additionally, he reflects on the impact of quantity time and setting boundaries as a parent.
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Capital Allocators podcast explores the journey of Ted Sides
Hosted by Ted Sides, the Capital Allocators podcast dives into the world of capital allocation through conversations with leaders in the field. Ted, the founder of Capital Allocators and an experienced investor, shares personal anecdotes and insights from his investment career. The podcast offers listeners a unique perspective on capital allocation, highlighting the people and processes behind successful investment decisions. With millions of downloads, the Capital Allocators podcast has become a trusted resource for professional investors.
Ted Sides reveals the early experiences that shaped his investment career
Ted Sides, the founder of Capital Allocators, shares how his upbringing and early experiences influenced his journey in investment management. Raised in a family without business background, Ted developed an interest in finance and investing through exposure to his mother's younger brother, who was a well-known figure in the industry. He pursued his passion and attended Harvard Business School, where he honed his investment skills and laid the foundation for his successful career. Ted's early experiences taught him the importance of seeking help and embracing diverse opinions, values that have shaped his approach to investing.
Lessons learned from interviewing thousands of successful managers
Drawing from his extensive experience as an allocator and podcast host, Ted Sides shares valuable insights on interviewing and selecting investment managers. He highlights the importance of active listening and setting aside evaluation during conversations to truly understand the person and their investment philosophy. Ted emphasizes the need to have realistic expectations in the investment industry and pursue a career driven by genuine passion for the work. He also underscores the significance of aligning oneself with the right people and creating meaningful connections in the field.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. For a little turkey treat, today’s show has me on the other side of the mike.
Sarah Samuels, the head of manager research at powerhouse consultant NEPC and a past guest on the show, is also the Board Chair of the CFA Society in Boston. She’s created a podcast series for the Society called “Pull Up a Chair,” and I was honored to be her inaugural guest.
We recorded live at Wellington Management’s headquarters earlier this month in front of a crowd that included Tim McCusker, the CIO at NEPC, and Jean Hynes, the CEO of Wellington. I’m a big fan of the collegial Boston investment community and was excited to participate.
Sarah drew out some personal anecdotes about my investment career and a look at the business around Capital Allocators.
At the end, I offer up a pitch for a children’s book Sarah wrote that will release in April called Braving Your Savings. Keep your eye out for it in the coming months.