Definitely Uncertain: The Private Wealth Podcast

Eliav Benjamin, Head of the Middle East Bureau at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses how the Abraham Accords are performing one year later and what is planned for the future. What has been the reaction throughout the Middle East to the Accords? Where do opportunities lie?

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com This week we talk to Gary Leibler, Founder and Managing Partner at Shavit Capital, about Israel's tech IPO boom. As valuations climb higher and higher we ask are they sustainable? We also discuss Israel's unicorn phenomenon and what Gary looks for when investing in late-stage companies.

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com What is ESG? Professor Aswath Damodaran, of NYU’s Stern School of Business, discusses whether or not having an ESG allocation in a portfolio is actually more socially responsible. He talks about the increasing demand on companies to disclose their environmental impact, and asks whether this is actually changing companies’ behavior or just their narrative? Prof. Damodaran also speaks about what investors should know before they make an ESG investment.

This podcast was brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com Matthew Rubin, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Matrix Private Capital Group, discusses portfolio construction as equity valuations continue to climb, and if it is time to start selling. He also discusses the current low-interest rate environment, and alternatives to fixed income in order to generate yield.

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com. This podcast is Part Two of a two-part series from the Taub Center. Professor Benjamin Bental, Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Haifa & Principal Researcher and Economics Policy Program Chair at the Taub Center, discusses Israel's economic recovery from COVID and how it compares to the rest of the world. Prof. Bental speaks about the increases in Israel's debt and whether it is a source of concern, and if the current shekel exchange rate is here to stay.

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com. This podcast is Part One of a two-part series from the Taub Center. Professor Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center for Social Policies in Israel, discusses the Israeli housing market, if he thinks home prices will start coming down, and how an increase in interest rates will affect the market in the future. He also discusses how the shift to work from home has changed the office landscape in Israel.

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com Zvi Schreiber, CEO at Freightos, serial entrepreneur, and author discusses his quest to understand the essence of money. He explains why the post-Pandemic increase in money supply is different than 2008 and why we should be nervous about inflation. He also shares his view on cryptocurrency, and why he does not think it is here to stay.

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com Daniel Bernard, Investor and Venture Partner at Mindspring Capital, discusses how the passion of sports can impair an investor's critical thinking. He talks about how to get into the business of sports, and cautions against involving ego and emotions when investing.

Jeremy Teacher talks about how high net worth individuals can better work with their private bank. How to choose a bank that meets your requirements? Can you negotiate terms and fees?

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com Gary Kirk, Founding Partner of TwentyFour Asset Management, discusses expectations around rising inflation, and how investors can position their portfolios to combat it.