EisnerAmper Podcast

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Podcast, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with John Roberts, Managing Partner & Mickal Adler, General Partner, Boot64 Ventures, a New Orleans-based venture capital firm that invests in Louisiana entrepreneurs. They share their outlook for venture capital investing in entrepreneurs in the Pelican State including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How early-stage venture capital is evolving across Louisiana 💡 Where investors are finding startup opportunities beyond Silicon Valley 📊 The biggest challenges founders face when raising pre-seed and seed capital 🔍 Why AI is reshaping investment strategies across every industry 👍 Like the video, comment with your thoughts on regional venture investing, and subscribe for more insights on private capital, entrepreneurship, and market trends!

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Sean Christie, CEO, Carver Road Hospitality and Nelson Famadas, Managing Partner & COO, Carver Road Capital, a private equity fund that invests in hospitality services. Sean and Nelson discuss the transaction Carver Road completed with Emmy Squared Pizza, including the opportunities, challenges, due diligence process and more.  ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How private equity evaluates and scales hospitality service businesses 💡 Key deal opportunities and challenges in restaurant and hospitality investing 📊 Practical due diligence insights for smaller, fast-growing operators 🔍 What investors look for in today’s buy-side deal environment This episode offers real-world insights into hospitality private equity, deal structuring, operator-led investing, and scaling service-based brands—essential viewing for entrepreneurs, investors, and finance professionals navigating today’s transaction landscape. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on private equity, dealmaking, and business growth!

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Podcast, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with David Chan, Vice President, Homestead Capital, an investment manager focused on agriculture investing in the U.S. David shares his outlook for agriculture credit investing, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 The latest trends shaping agriculture credit and farmland investing 💡 Why transitional loans and bridge financing are becoming major opportunities 📊 How market specialization, crop volatility, and interest rates impact ag credit 🔍 Key challenges like data scarcity and expertise gaps in underwriting agriculture assets 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on investing, markets, and alternative strategies! 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube. With a wide range of services in audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing, EisnerAmper is one of the leading providers in the industry. We invite you to join us on our platforms to learn more about our services and connect with us: https://www.eisneramper.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/eisneramper/ https://instagram.com/eisneramper https://twitter.com/eisneramper

Katya Fisher, CEO and co-founder of Aracor AI, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to explore how the startup is redefining the future of dealmaking through its AI-native dealmaking platform. In this episode, learn how Aracor’s platform combines deep legal expertise with advanced AI to accelerate due diligence, automate risk assessment, and streamline negotiations—giving investors, counsel, and deal teams a decisive edge. Tune in to learn how Aracor’s mission to bring clarity and precision to complex transactions empowers teams to close deals faster, smarter, and with confidence. Connect with Katya Fisher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyafisher/ Aracor AI: https://aracor.ai/ ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How AI accelerates due diligence and reduces deal friction 💡 The future of transaction workflows powered by automation 📊 How investors and legal teams gain clarity from NLP and document intelligence 🔍 Why AI-native platforms strengthen risk assessment and negotiation outcomes 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on technology, innovation, and business transformation!

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Chris Paolino, Portfolio Manager at Esker Point Advisers LLC, a commodities-focused investment advisor and affiliate of Titan Advisors, a global alternative investment firm with over $2 billion in firm assets, based in Connecticut. Chris shares his outlook for commodities investing, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. Disclaimer: The statements made herein by Chris Paolino represent his personal views and opinions as of the date of this interview and do not necessarily reflect those Titan Advisors, LLC or its affiliates. This presentation is not intended to constitute investment advice; nor does it constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, investment product, or service. No recommendation or advise is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. To the extent this presentation contains forward-looking statements there is no assurance or guarantee that any forward-looking statements will come to pass or that future results will be consistent with any information provided. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 Why commodities may offer decade-long growth opportunities 💡 Key sectors driving future value — from precious metals to energy and copper 📊 How supply–demand imbalances are shaping long-term price trends 🔍 Critical challenges investors face when allocating to commodities 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights!

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Paul Podolsky, Founder and CIO, Kate Capital, a discretionary global macro manager. Paul, who previously spent over 15 years as an executive at Bridgewater Associates, shares his outlook for his investment strategy, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How discretionary global macro strategies navigate shifting economic forces 💡 Where major opportunities may emerge across equities, rates, and global markets 📊 How technology, inflation trends, and geopolitics impact macro investing 🔍 Key portfolio construction principles for volatile and uncertain environments 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights!

The Future of Disaster Response: FEMA’s Evolving Role Explained The future of disaster preparedness is projected to experience significant changes. In this deep-dive conversation, Jennifer Butler, Partner and Leader of our Government Sector Services and Mark Cooper, a leading emergency management expert and member of FEMA’s review board break down how FEMA’s mission, structure, and responsibilities are evolving, and what these shifts mean for disaster preparedness, recovery, and response. This episode explores: • FEMA’s upcoming structural and policy changes, and how they will impact federal, state, and local disaster operations. • Why more responsibility may shift to states and regions, and what capabilities governments must build now. • How disaster grants, public assistance, and recovery timelines may change under a more localized approach. • How to choose the right disaster consultants and trusted partners, and why prior performance matters more than ever. With a wide range of services in audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing, EisnerAmper is one of the leading providers in the industry. We invite you to join us on our platforms to learn more about our services and connect with us: https://www.eisneramper.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/eisneramper/ https://instagram.com/eisneramper https://twitter.com/eisneramper

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Tadd Wessel, Managing Partner, Petrichor Capital, a New York-based investment firm which invests in health care managers and businesses to drive scientific and medical innovation. Tadd, formerly with OrbiMed Advisors and Fortress Investment Group, shares his outlook for growth capital investing in health care, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 Key trends driving life sciences and health care innovation 💡 Why current valuations create unique investment opportunities 📊 How AI, precision medicine, and radiopharmaceuticals shape the next wave of growth 🔍 Expert insights on challenges, IP protection, and operational strategies in health care investing 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on private equity, venture capital, and alternative investments!

Dr. Bernardita Calinao, founder and CEO of Walkspan, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon to share how her startup is pioneering a data-driven approach to measure and improve walkability in urban environments. In this episode, discover how its AI-driven, advanced neighborhood search tool taps into the world’s largest walking-environment dataset to help users find communities that fit their lifestyles and support smarter real estate decisions. Tune in to explore Walkspan’s mission to enhance public spaces and boost property values through neighborhood intelligence. Connect with Dr. Calinao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardita-calinao-phd/ Walkspan: https://walkspan.ai/ ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚶‍♀️ How AI and data intelligence are transforming walkability in cities| 🏙️ Why walkable communities are shaping real estate value and livability 💡 The role of geospatial analytics in smarter urban planning 🌍 How startups like Walkspan are redefining sustainable urban tech 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on innovation, tech, and investment trends!

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Elizabeth Alm, Portfolio Manager at Saturna Capital, a Washington State-based investment manager where she manages a sukuk fixed-income strategy. Elizabeth shares her outlook for sukuk fixed-income investing including the greatest opportunities and challenges. She also discusses her experience being a woman in the industry and more. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How Sukuk investing differs from traditional bonds and aligns with faith-based principles 💡 Key opportunities and growth drivers in the global Sukuk and fixed-income markets 📊 Why sustainable, low-volatility Sukuk investments appeal to both Muslim and non-Muslim investors 🌍 Insights on gender diversity and leadership in global finance 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on investing, finance, and sustainability!