EisnerAmper Podcast

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Investing in Bank Stocks

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Richard Lashley, Principal, PL Capital, a hedge fund that invests in bank stocks. Rich shares his outlook for the banking industry and bank stocks, including the greatest opportunities, challenges, trends and more.

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Investing in Small and Mid-Cap International Equities

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Tucker Scott, Founding Partner, Bergen Park Capital Management, which manages a small and mid-cap international equities fund. Tucker who spent over 20 years at Franklin Templeton,  shares his outlook for investing in small and mid-cap international equities, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

TechTalk: Unlocking the Power of Human Milk: A Biotech Startup’s Breakthrough in Immunodeficiency Treatment

Dr. Rik Mehta, Co-Founder of Lactiga, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to discuss how his biotech startup is pioneering the development of the first mucosal antibodies to treat the unmet medical needs of immunodeficient patients. In this episode, discover how Lactiga is unlocking the full therapeutic value of human milk to create this next generation of anti-infectives. Tune in to learn more about the startup’s mission to give immunodeficient patients a new line of defense against pathogens, significantly improving their quality of life and offering hope for a healthier future.

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Investing in Credit Card Debt Settlements

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Ken Smythe, Co-Founder of CurvePoint Capital, a niche specialist credit manager focused on the acquisition of consumer debt settlement receivable portfolios. Ken shares his outlook for his investment strategy, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. 

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Investing in Maritime Assets and Related Energy and Commodities Markets

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Andy Tuchman, Partner, Clear Ocean Partners, an investment firm specializing in maritime assets and related energy and commodities markets. Andy shares his outlook for investing in those areas including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

Private Equity Dealbook: Dealmaking in Financial Services Investments and Growth and Buyout Opportunities in Emerging Markets

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Bryan Wagner, Partner, Private Equity, Creation Investments Capital Management, a global impact investment manager focused on financial services investments and growth and buyout opportunities in emerging markets. Bryan discusses some of the transactions Creation has completed, including Vastu Housing Finance and DD360. He walks us through the processes, along with both the opportunities and challenges faced when it came to those transactions. He also discusses the due diligence process on those deals and more.

TechTalk: Bridging Gaps: Turning Ideas into Scalable Ventures Through Innovation and Community

Jon Chu, AI Strategist and Founder of Revolv, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon to discuss how Agentic AI is unlocking the potential of underrepresented founders and reshaping business models for resiliency. Revolv puts inclusivity at the forefront, supported by a multigenerational community that empowers entrepreneurs to succeed. In this episode, discover how Revolv is investing in people, partnerships, and technology to help startups overcome challenges and bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures.

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Innovation-Based Stock Picking

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Rishi Sadarangani, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, R/Evolution Gate, a New York-based asset manager focused on innovation-based stock picking. Rishi shares his outlook for innovation-based stock picking, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, along with how the firm integrates ESG/DEI and more.

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Investing in Emerging VC Funds

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Winter Mead, Founder & CEO, and Dave Perretz, Operating Partner & CFO, Coolwater Capital, a Salt Lake-based accelerator which invests in emerging VC firms. They share their outlook for investing in emerging VC funds, including the greatest opportunities, challenges, how the firm integrates ESG & DEI and more.

Engaging Alternatives Spotlight: Dealmaking Outlook for 2025

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Michael Braverman, the new national leader of EisnerAmper’s Transaction Advisory Services Group. Mike shares his outlook for dealmaking in 2025 on the heels of the recent results of the U.S. Presidential Election. In addition, he discusses best practices for companies contemplating buy-side and sell-side transactions, trends in the due diligence process, pieces of advice for clients to protect themselves from a potential dispute post-transaction and more.