
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

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ep. 8 Mike Milken | Five Decades of Innovation
Mike Milken, Chairman of the Milken Institute, talks about his five-decade journey from the financial world to healthcare and philanthropy. A fascinating hour with valuable takeaways that Mike has learned over the years. Recorded on January 13, 2021.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 7 Mohamed El-Erian | How Do We Make Sense of This Economy?
Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queen’s College of Cambridge and former CEO and Co-CIO at PIMCO, walks us through his thoughts on inflation, unemployment, and the four factors that explain the state of the global economy. Recorded on December 9, 2020.
Moderated by John Culbertson, President, and CIO of Context Capital Partners.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 10min
Ep. 6 Stephen Schwarzman | The Pursuit of Excellence in Asset Management
Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone, talks about what risk means to him, long-term investing, and his view on the relationship between China and the US. Recorded on November 25, 2020.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ep. 5 Robert Smith | The Risks & Opportunities in Today's Digital World
Robert Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, talks about the risks and opportunities in today's digital world. Recorded on November 11, 2020.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
Be the first to find out about our latest events by following us on LinkedIn or subscribing to our mailing list.
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 4 Kirsten Green & Geoff Lewis | Today’s Risks & Opportunities in Venture Capital
Kirsten Green, Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner Ventures, and Geoff Lewis from Bedrock Capital talk about the risks and opportunities in today’s VC ecosystem. Recorded on October 28, 2020.
Moderated by Peter Lacaillade, Managing Director at SCS Financial.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ep. 2 Kyle Bass | Finding Opportunities Amidst the Chaos
Kyle Bass, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management, talks about investing in China, how he got to where he is today and some insights on how he finds opportunities. Recorded on September 23, 2020.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
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All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 25, 2022 • 53min
Ep. 1 Leon Cooperman | From the Bronx to Billions
Recognized by Bloomberg Markets as one of the ten most influential money managers around the world, Leon Cooperman tells us about the pivotal moments in his life that brought him to where he is today and how he manages his own money. Recorded on September 9, 2020.
This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/events
Be the first to find out about our latest events by following us on LinkedIn or subscribing to our mailing list.
All opinions expressed by participants in the video are solely their own, do not reflect the opinion of Prime Quadrant or its affiliates and are subject to change at any given time for any reason without notice. 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.
References herein to Prime Quadrant refer to Prime Quadrant Corp., which is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and as an Investment Fund Manager in Ontario and Quebec.