Epsilon Theory Podcast The Intentional Investor #34: Rupert Mitchell
Aug 6, 2025
Rupert Mitchell, a global capital markets veteran and founder of Blind Squirrel Macro, shares his unique journey from Spanish literature major to billion-dollar dealmaker. The conversation dives into Norse mythology, particularly the character Ratatosk, exploring its parallels with market dynamics. Rupert reflects on his time transitioning from Wall Street to the culinary world and reminisces about the vibrant 1970s London scene. He also tackles the contrasts between capitalism and socialism in today's economy, encouraging deeper macroeconomic engagement.
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Waiting Tables Trains Sales Skills
- Waiting tables provides excellent training for any job, especially sales roles.
- Rupert frequently favors candidates with hospitality experience when recruiting for sales positions.
Emerging Markets Journey
- Rupert worked on emerging market deals and traveled extensively to places like Cairo and Casablanca.
- He experienced hands-on capital market projects early in his career, like taking an Egyptian bank public.
Hong Kong's First ETF Project
- Rupert helped the Hong Kong Monetary Authority with a privatization project involving the first ETF in Asia.
- Despite skepticism, the ETF raised billions and became a significant milestone in the region's markets.
