

Mike Rockefeller on Launching a New Hedge Fund
4 snips Dec 14, 2023
Mike Rockefeller, co-chief investment officer of Woodline Partners LP, discusses their unique hedge fund strategy focused on healthcare and technology sectors. He shares his journey from neuroscience to finance, the challenges of launching a hedge fund, and the importance of deep specialization, risk management, and generating alpha. The podcast also explores personalized medicine, platform business models in the hedge fund industry, and the importance of investing fundamentals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
From Neuroscience to Finance: A Journey into Investing
02:58 • 13min
Launching and Growing a Hedge Fund: Structure, Expertise, and Growth
15:32 • 2min
Management Structure and Growth of a Hedge Fund
17:56 • 7min
Risk Management and Sector Focus of the Hedge Fund
24:59 • 2min
Analyzing Sub Sectors and Generating Alpha
27:01 • 8min
Personalized Medicine, Sponsor Messages, and the Hedge Fund Industry
34:32 • 2min
Platform Business Models in the Hedge Fund Industry
36:30 • 9min
Emphasizing Fundamentals and Envisioning the Future
45:31 • 3min