EisnerAmper Podcast

Global Macro Outlook: Opportunities & Risks Investors Must Watch

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 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

Health Care Growth Capital: Investing in Innovation and Life Sciences

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!

How This Urban Tech Startup Is Redefining Walkability

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!

Sukuk Investing Explained: Ethical Fixed-Income Strategies for Global Investors

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!

How Healthcare Executives Can Maximize Retirement & Tax Savings

In this episode of EisnerAmper’s Healthcare Podcast, EisnerAmper’s Tony Davis sits down with Jeremy Palm, Partner and Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) at EisnerAmper, to explore the intersection of healthcare and retirement plan administration. With over 18 years of experience designing and managing qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), profit-sharing, and cash balance plans, Jeremy shares insights on how healthcare organizations can optimize their retirement strategies to attract talent, reduce tax burdens, and ensure long-term financial wellness. Whether you're a healthcare executive, HR leader, or financial advisor, this episode delivers actionable strategies to elevate your retirement planning game.✨ What you’ll learn:🚀 How to design tax-efficient 401(k) and cash balance plans💡 Strategies to attract and retain top healthcare talent through benefits📊 Smart ways to manage profit-sharing and pension plans for long-term impact🔍 Expert insights on compliance and plan optimization for healthcare businesses👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on healthcare finance, retirement planning, and business growth!

Smart Cash Strategies: Navigating Short-Duration Investments in 2025

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Michael Kastner, Principal, Halyard Asset Management, a New York-based manager which manages short-duration cash management strategies. Michael shares his outlook for investing in short-duration cash management, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.✨ What you’ll learn:🚀 How short-duration strategies help optimize liquidity and manage interest rate risk💡 Key opportunities in fixed-income markets amid changing Fed policies📊 Insights on balancing corporate and Treasury bonds for better cash returns🔍 Risks and sectors to avoid in today’s short-duration investment landscape👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on investment strategy, financial trends, and market outlooks!

The Rise of Climate Tech Venture Capital | What Investors Need to Know

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Romain Diaz, Founder & CEO of Satgana, a Luxembourg-based climate tech venture capital firm. Romain shares his outlook for climate tech venture capital investing, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.
✨ What you’ll learn:
🚀 How climate tech VC is reshaping industries across energy, transport, and agriculture
💡 Why “green discount” innovations are outperforming traditional models
📊 The biggest investor perceptions and ESG integration strategies in 2025
🌍 How early-stage founders and LPs can capitalize on long-term climate investment trends
Climate tech investing is entering a transformative era — from early-stage funding opportunities to ESG-driven innovation, discover how global investors like Satgana are driving impact and profitability.

From Physician to Startup Founder: Advancing Autism Therapy Through Novel Digital Therapeutics

Uli Chettipally, founder of Sirica Therapeutics, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon to discuss how his digital health startup is developing a groundbreaking therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this episode, discover how Sirica Therapeutics’ proprietary Cognitive Sensorimotor Therapy blends virtual reality, gaming, robotics, and physical exercise to create an immersive therapeutic system. Tune in to learn more about Sirica Therapeutics’ mission to transform autism care, bringing joy, empowerment, and meaningful progress to individuals and families affected by ASD.
Sirica Therapeutics: https://www.siricatx.com/
Connect with Dr. Uli Chettipally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulichettipally/
✨ What you’ll learn:
🚀 How digital therapeutics are reshaping autism and pediatric neurorehabilitation
💡 The science behind cognitive sensorimotor therapy using VR, robotics, and gaming
📊 How AI and machine learning personalize treatment for better outcomes
🔍 Insights for founders bridging clinical expertise with startup innovation

Inside Scientific Fixed-Income Investing

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Heather DeGarmo, Head of Product Strategy, BlueCove, a London and Boston-based sub-advisor for Harbor Capital Advisors. Heather shares her outlook for scientific fixed-income investing, including the greatest opportunities, challenges, how the firm utilizes AI and more.
✨ What you’ll learn:
🚀 How scientific investing is redefining fixed-income strategies using data and evidence-based methods.
💡 The role of AI and machine learning in analyzing large data sets for smarter credit decisions.
📊 Opportunities and diversification benefits in scientific fixed-income portfolios. 🔍 Key challenges, future outlook, and why this approach is gaining traction among institutional investors.
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