Ilana Weinstein

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with Ilana Weinstein, who is founder and chief executive officer of The IDW Group LLC, an executive search firm focused on placing senior hedge fund and business professionals across the investment landscape. Weinstein is also a frequent guest on Bloomberg and CNBC television programs, discussing market trends and the hedge fund universe. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilana Weinstein, the CEO and Founder of IDW Group, dives into the intense talent wars faced by hedge funds. She highlights how multi-strategy funds adapt to volatile markets and the importance of creating attractive compensation structures. The conversation also touches on the challenges long-short hedge funds face with their strategies while competing fiercely for top graduates from prestigious universities. Throughout, the focus is on fostering a culture that develops future leaders in a demanding finance landscape.

Ilana Weinstein, CEO of IDW Group, discusses the resurgence of stock-picking hedge funds, highlighting the performance of Schonfeld Advisors and AQR funds. The conversation explores fund performance, talent attraction, pass-through fees, talent development, and trends in credit strategies.