The HPScast

We’re back for Season 3 of The HPScast. Host Colbert Cannon speaks with Richard Fisher, the former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. We’ll hear about his role in shaping economic policy under President Carter and as the U.S. Trade representative to President Clinton’s administration. We also discuss his decade-long tenure at the helm of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.  Learn more about Richard’s term at the Dallas Fed here. You can check out Richard’s podcast, Coffee with the Greats, here. Listen to musician Robert Earl Keen, Colbert’s Best Idea for this week, here.

We’re closing out Season 2 of the HPScast with a look back. Host Colbert Cannon remembers some of the best moments from his conversations with all of our guests in the second half. We’ll be back with all new episodes coming Summer 2021.

In this special episode, Colbert Cannon and HPS CEO Scott Kapnick sit down with Dr. Wayne Frederick, President of Howard University. We’ll hear how Dr. Frederick applies his problem solving techniques in the operating room to navigate challenging times more broadly, and the importance of building real relationships in the fight for economic and social parity.  We’ll also learn about Howard University’s new partnership with HPS to help students better prepare for careers in business and finance.You can find out more about the HPS Center for Financial Excellence at Howard University School of Business here. Take a listen to the BBC's podcast In Our Time that we discussed here.

In this episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with David Ross, Chief Executive Officer at the Ardonagh Group. We’ll hear about David’s first steps into the insurance business and how he creates a culture of accountability and trust in his firm. We also learn how he applied those lessons to the difficult task of turning around Towergate. You can find out more about Patrick Radden Keefe and his book Say Nothing here.

Host Colbert Cannon speaks with Gary Stead, a Managing Director at HPS based in Australia. In this episode, we’ll hear about Gary’s various M&A roles spanning the globe from Sydney to Singapore, and his evolution from being a banker to being an investor. We also get into the role of direct lending in the bank-dominated Australian market and what Gary sees on its horizon.Try out Colbert’s go-to recipe for his Aussie-inspired dessert, the Pavlova, here.

Join host Colbert Cannon as he sits down with Sebastian Schroff, the Global Head of Private Debt at Allianz. We’ll hear how Sebastian transitioned from academia to lead Allianz’s charge into private credit, and how alternative asset classes are paying off in today’s low yield market. We’ll also learn how the pandemic is pushing direct lending further into the mainstream.Visit Allianz’s website to learn more about the firm here. You can order Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann here.

In this episode, Colbert speaks with Andy Hovancik, the President & CEO of Sovos Compliance. We’ll learn how Andy leveraged his experience in industries from manufacturing to software to plot his own course, and how he pushed past his comfort zone to navigate a tricky carveout. We’ll also get insights into how Sovos applies a global perspective to local taxes and maintains one of the highest customer retention rates in the business.Visit Sovos Compliance’s website to learn more about Andy here.Check out Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl here, and A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe here.

Dan Goor, co-creator of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and writer for iconic shows like The Daily Show and Parks and Recreation, shares his journey from aspiring doctor to comedic powerhouse. He reveals the creative dynamics of the writer’s room and why clown school is vital for comedians. Goor dives into the show's conception, tackling sensitive topics in the latest season, and reflects on the joy of live performance. Plus, he offers advice for budding comedians to create and collaborate within their communities.

Join host Colbert Cannon as he sits down with Irwin Gold, Executive Chairman of Houlihan Lokey. We’ll hear how Irwin and team built Houlihan Lokey’s restructuring business into the global industry leader it is today. We’ll also go behind-the-scenes for some of the largest and most complicated restructuring deals led by Irwin over the last three decades.

This week, host Colbert Cannon looks back at the key takeaways of Season 2 so far as The HPScast heads into its midseason break. We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season, and we'll be back in the New Year with all new episodes.