Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry David Eichhorn - Serving Clients and Reducing Risk at NISA (EP.403)
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Sep 2, 2024 
David Eichhorn, CEO of NISA, boasts over 25 years in the asset management game, specializing in risk-controlled fixed income. He shares lessons from his childhood entrepreneurship and highlights the shift to client-centric strategies in finance. The discussion delves into challenges in U.S. retirement funding, specifically corporate benefits and pension plans. Eichhorn also navigates the complex landscape of private credit, stressing the importance of risk management and the innovative 'micro battles' approach to client communication.
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Early Business Lessons
- David Eichhorn's first business was a lawn mowing service, started in his youth.
- He learned valuable lessons about hard work, managing expectations, and the value of direct service.
Ted Drewes Experience
- During college, Eichhorn worked at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard.
- This experience instilled in him the importance of employee ownership and a focus on quality.
JP Morgan Start
- David Eichhorn's first job in finance was at JP Morgan, thanks to a professor's recommendation.
- He joined the Capital Market Research Group, working alongside PhDs and gaining client interaction experience.
