Paul Chai

Chief Investment Officer of the Kansas State University Foundation, managing the school’s $1 billion endowment. Former aerospace engineer and consultant.

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Apr 11, 2025 • 44min

E154: How a First-Generation Immigrant Became a Top CIO: Paul Chai's Story

In this engaging discussion, Paul Chai, Chief Investment Officer of the Kansas State University Foundation, shares his remarkable journey from first-generation immigrant to managing a $1 billion endowment. He reveals how his background shaped his investment philosophy and why Kansas State focuses on supporting emerging managers. Paul dives into tactical investment strategies, including a successful TALF 2.0 trade that yielded 8% in just six months. He emphasizes the importance of relationships in asset management and discusses how small hedge funds and lower middle market buyouts can lead to outsized returns.