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Nov 15, 2021 • 27min

#185: Absolute Return Podcast: Leadership Chat: Procaps CEO Ruben Minski

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Ruben Minski. Ruben is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Procaps Group, a developer of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solutions, medicines, and hospital supplies that reach more than 50 countries in all five continents.   On the podcast, Ruben discusses: -How Procaps has evolved over the past 44 years since its founding -The macro case for Latin American health care as a sector to invest in -Procaps growth strategy and approach to M&A -Insights into the recent SPAC merger -And more   Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT
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Nov 8, 2021 • 38min

#184: Wealth Management with Todd Degelman and Chad Pruden of Wellington-Altus

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests Todd Degelman and Chad Pruden of Wellington-Altus Private Wealth where Todd is Founder, Senior Investment Advisor, and Vice-Chairman, and Chad is Senior Investment Advisor. Wellington-Altus is one of the fastest-growing wealth advisory companies in Canada.   On the show, Todd and Chad discuss: -Their career backgrounds and keys to success in wealth management -Their outlook for equity markets, bonds and inflation -Asset allocation and what is top of mind for high-net worth investors -What differentiates Wellington-Altus from the big banks -And more
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Nov 1, 2021 • 30min

#183: Leadership Chat: EO Charging CEO Charlie Jardine

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Charlie Jardine, Founder & CEO of EO Charging. EO Charging is a leading provider of technology-enabled turnkey solutions for electric vehicle fleets.   On the podcast, Charlie discusses: His entrepreneurial journey and the idea behind EO Charging EO’s business model, customers and unit economics Key differences between EO and its competitors Insights into its growth plan as a public company And more
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Oct 27, 2021 • 25min

#182: Live from the Trading Desk: Julian and the SPAC Squad Discuss DWAC

Today we have a special Live from the Trading Desk episode, in which Julian and a group of SPAC experts discuss the Digital World Acquisition / Trump Media deal. On the podcast, we discuss:   -Why did DWAC surge as much as 1,600%? -What is next for the SPAC? -Why do traders and speculators like this deal? -Key insights into the SPAC -And more
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Oct 25, 2021 • 28min

#181: Leadership Chat: Sarcos CEO Ben Wolff

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Sarcos CEO Ben Wolff. Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation is a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety.   On the show, Ben discusses: Why Time Magazine named the Sarcos Guardian exoskeleton one of the “Best Inventions of 2020” Their “Robot as a Service” business model How robotics are going to change the future of work Key insights from the recent going-public process and advice for CEOs considering taking their company public And more
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Oct 18, 2021 • 32min

#180: Leadership Chat: ServiceMax CEO Neil Barua

Today’s podcast features special guest, ServiceMax CEO Neil Barua. ServiceMax is a leader in asset-centric field service management software. On the podcast, Neil discusses: -Private equity firm Silver Lake’s role in the evolution of ServiceMax -Why the company’s SaaS business model may be attractive for investors -Details regarding its $1.4 billion merger with SPAC Pathfinder Acquisition -Key opportunities in its future growth plan -And more
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Oct 12, 2021 • 24min

#179: Leadership Chat: AdTheorent CEO Jim Lawson

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest AdTheorent CEO Jim Lawson. AdTheorent is a programmatic digital advertising leader using advanced machine learning technology and solutions to deliver real-world value for advertisers and marketers.   On the show, Jim discusses: - His journey from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur and CEO - How AdTheorent’s machine learning advertising technology platform works - Why the two most prevalent ad targeting methods, cookie-based retargeting and segment-based audiences, are less effective - Insights into the merger with MCAP Acquisition Corporation - And more
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Oct 4, 2021 • 34min

#178: Leadership Chat: Energy Vault CEO Robert Piconi

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Energy Vault Co-Founder and CEO Robert Piconi. Energy Vault creates gravity-based, grid-scale energy storage solutions with its proprietary technology.   On the show, Rob discusses: -The initial idea behind the founding of Energy Vault -How Energy Vault’s energy storage systems work -Insights into the company’s recent going public transaction -How Energy Vault differs from the competition -And more
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Oct 1, 2021 • 58min

#177: State of the Markets 3 with SPACGuru, SPACInsider and SPACWarrants

On today’s podcast we have a discussion between Julian and three market experts, SPACGuru (G), SPACInsider (Kristi) and SPACWarrants (Jeff), for an in-depth discussion on the state of the blank check market: - What to make of high redemption rates and low float meme stock short squeezes? - How are IPO terms evolving? - What will be the future of PSTH and the SPARC structure? - Lawsuits, the SEC and the future of SPACs - And more
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Sep 27, 2021 • 36min

#176: Leadership Chat: Altus Power Co-CEOs Gregg Felton and Lars Norell

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests, Altus Power Co-CEOs  Gregg Felton and Lars Norell. Altus Power is a market-leading clean electrification company focused on solar power.   On the show, Gregg and Lars discuss: -The major skills and resources gained in law and investment banking that gave them the confidence to start Altus -The company’s current portfolio assets and growth pipeline -The macro thesis behind clean electrification -Why CBRE holdings was an ideal merger partner in going public -And more

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