Ron Biscardi

Ron Biscardi, CEO and founder of iConnections, joins Katie O'Reilly to discuss optimizing the conference experience. They highlight strategies for effective budgeting and maximizing value at industry events like Global Alts and Davos. The conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine relationship-building over immediate sales, as well as the evolving dynamics of fundraising, particularly in regions like the Middle East. Additionally, they share insights on defining success metrics and forming valuable partnerships for future conferences.

Ron Biscardi, CEO and founder of iConnections, shares his journey from engineering to creating a pivotal platform for the alternative investment industry. He explains the innovative approach behind building technology to facilitate connections between managers and allocators. Highlights include the importance of data in enhancing productivity, the success of in-person conferences post-COVID, and the transformative impact of networking on business growth. Ron also discusses community initiatives that emerged during economic challenges, reflecting his commitment to building relationships in the investment landscape.

The podcast discusses CPI Report expectations, SAHM Rule Recession Indicator, semi stocks, Adobe earnings, Trump's CNBC interview, and the caution around the Ides of March. They also announce an exciting partnership with iConnections and explore key themes in the alternative investment space.

Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, talks about the massive Global Alts conference, the top capital introduction event in the industry. He highlights the staggering 15,000 one-on-one meetings that happen there, showcasing collaboration over competition. Ron dives into how iConnections enhances networking through technology and organized events, backed by major sponsors like Goldman Sachs. He also shares insights on emerging venture capital trends and the upcoming transition to a new venue in Miami, promising an even better experience for attendees.

Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, joins the hosts to discuss the Global Alts Conference and the participants. Topics include China's stock market meltdown, GDP report, earnings expectations, opportunities in the stock market, changes since the last Global Alts Conference, key goals for iConnections, and big themes/trends to expect from Global Alts 2024.