
Prime Talks
Welcome to Prime Talks, a podcast featuring exclusive interviews with industry legends from the financial world to explore their personal journey, where the world is today and what the future holds for family offices and high-net-worth investors.
Hosted by Mo Lidsky, the Chief Executive Officer at Prime Quadrant, a leading family office and investment advisory firm serving affluent families around the world. To learn more about Mo, visit www.primequadrant.com/people
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2023 • 34min
Jeff Ubben at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
Jeff Ubben, Founder & Managing Partner of Inclusive Capital Partners at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference in Toronto.
The Prime Quadrant Conference is an annual event bringing together 400+ ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices in support of pediatric care and mental health. The conference features some of the brightest investment minds to share their best insights and ideas.
The next conference is taking place on October 30, 2024. To register and learn more, visit www.pqconference.com
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in any of Prime Quadrant’s video productions is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. For more information visit www.primequadrant.com.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

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Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
Marc Cohodes at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
Marc Cohodes, a prominent short-seller celebrated for uncovering major financial frauds, captivates with his insights at a prestigious investor conference. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster of short selling, the critical importance of timing, and the personal risks involved in exposing corporate misconduct. Cohodes also contrasts short positions with successful long-term investments, shares strategies on current market opportunities like Overstock, and emphasizes the need for independent thinking in the investing landscape.

Nov 22, 2023 • 57min
Jody Gunderson, Purnima Puri & Marcia Page at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal of AB CarVal, Purnima Puri, Governing Partner of HPS Investment Partners & Portfolio Manager of Public Credit Strategies & Marcia Page, Founder & CEO of MPowered Capital & Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chair of Värde Partners at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference in Toronto.
The Prime Quadrant Conference is an annual event bringing together 400+ ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices in support of pediatric care and mental health. The conference features some of the brightest investment minds to share their best insights and ideas.
The next conference is taking place on October 30, 2024. To register and learn more, visit www.pqconference.com
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in any of Prime Quadrant’s video productions is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. For more information visit www.primequadrant.com.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

Nov 22, 2023 • 41min
Dr. Jim Yong Kim at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former President of the World Bank Group & Dartmouth College, Vice Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners & Senior Advisor of Two Bridge at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference in Toronto.
The Prime Quadrant Conference is an annual event bringing together 400+ ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices in support of pediatric care and mental health. The conference features some of the brightest investment minds to share their best insights and ideas.
The next conference is taking place on October 30, 2024. To register and learn more, visit www.pqconference.com
_________________________________
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in any of Prime Quadrant’s video productions is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. For more information visit www.primequadrant.com.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

Nov 22, 2023 • 29min
James Anderson at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Jaques Clariond
James Anderson, Partner of Lingotto Investment Manager & Chair of Kinnevik AB at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference in Toronto.
The Prime Quadrant Conference is an annual event bringing together 400+ ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices in support of pediatric care and mental health. The conference features some of the brightest investment minds to share their best insights and ideas.
The next conference is taking place on October 30, 2024. To register and learn more, visit www.pqconference.com
_________________________________
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in any of Prime Quadrant’s video productions is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. For more information visit www.primequadrant.com.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

Nov 22, 2023 • 54min
Paul Ryan at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
Paul Ryan, the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives & Partner of Solamere Capital at the 2023 Prime Quadrant Conference in Toronto.
The Prime Quadrant Conference is an annual event bringing together 400+ ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices in support of pediatric care and mental health. The conference features some of the brightest investment minds to share their best insights and ideas.
The next conference is taking place on October 30, 2024. To register and learn more, visit www.pqconference.com
_________________________________
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in any of Prime Quadrant’s video productions is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. For more information visit www.primequadrant.com.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

Oct 5, 2023 • 58min
Ep. 43 Robert Hagstrom | How the World’s Best Investors Make Decisions
Robert Hagstrom, renowned investor, discusses the psychology of long-term investing and his relationships with industry leaders. Topics include influences on stockbrokers, analyzing the macro picture, fundamental changes in the economy, the structure of the market, concentrated investing, and interdisciplinary thinking.

Aug 1, 2023 • 57min
Ep. 42 Jim Coulter | Navigating the Investment Landscape of the Future
Jim talks about innovation in private markets through a process of buying and selling ownership stakes in existing private companies, how private equity has changed over the past few decades, as well as some valuable skills to have for those new to the industry. We hope you enjoy it! Recorded on July 26, 2023.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.luncheswithlegends.com
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in this audio production is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

Jun 9, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 41 Sander Gerber | Lessons from Three Decades of Investment Innovation
Sander talks about the stages of his early career, the challenges he faced, as well as the differences between managing a family office and a flourishing asset management firm. We hope you enjoy it! Recorded on June 7, 2023.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.luncheswithlegends.com
Be the first to find out about our latest events by following us on
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in this audio production is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep. 40 Dan Ariely | Profiting from Irrationality: Navigating the Human Factor
Dan talks about his human capital research findings, and brakes down the data on psychological safety, intrinsic motivation, and WFO vs WHF dynamics. Have a listen – it’s quite a ride. Recorded on May 17, 2023.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.luncheswithlegends.com
Be the first to find out about our latest events by following us on LinkedIn.
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason. The information in this audio production is for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and should not be construed as such. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Unless otherwise specified, references to “Prime Quadrant” are intended to mean the Prime Quadrant group of companies. The firms that comprise the Prime Quadrant group of companies include Prime Quadrant Corp. and Prime Quadrant US, LLC. Each firm provides specific services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates.
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