EisnerAmper Podcast

2023: A Venture Capital Year in Review

In this episode, Alan Wink, EisnerAmper Managing Director – Capital Markets, discusses 2023 being a challenging year for founders and investors, a few reasons behind it and why there is optimism heading into 2024.

VC Investing in Clinical Stage Biotherapeutics Companies in Europe and the U.S.

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Bibhash Mukhopadhyay, Managing Partner, Sound Bioventures, a venture capital fund that invests in about-to-be clinical or clinical stage private companies in Europe and the U.S. developing therapies in specialty therapeutics areas. Bibhash shares the outlook for VC investing those companies including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm integrates ESG, DEI and more.

Impact Investing in Emerging Markets

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Patrick Fisher, Founder and Managing Partner, Creation Investments Capital Management, a Chicago-based global impact investment manager focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets. Patrick shares his outlook for impact investing in emerging markets including the greatest opportunities and challenges and more.   

Seed Funders: Investing in Pre-Revenue Tech Startups in Florida

Dave Chitester, Founder of Seedfunders, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer about why his investment firm is focused on pre-revenue startups—from medtech to fintech—and scalable technology in Florida. In this episode, Dave shares the expectation around the use of AI from an investor perspective and how he capitalized on a change to FINRA regulations. You’ll also learn what Yogi-isms have in common with startups!

Outlook for Alternative Investments

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Ed Papier, President, Amadeus Wealth Alternatives, a New Jersey-based wealth management firm that specializes in alternative investments. Ed shares his outlook for investing in alternatives including the greatest opportunities and challenges. He also shares his perspectives on cryptocurrencies.   

Outlook for the Private Equity Industry and M&A in 2024

In this Episode of Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Judd Appel, Managing Director and National Leader of EisnerAmper’s Transaction Advisory Services Group based in Florida. Judd shares his outlook for the private equity industry and M&A activity for 2024 amid the current macroeconomic environment, including how the climate is expected to impact transactions, deal valuations, due diligence and more. He will also share his thoughts on how ESG continues to become more prominent in evaluating companies.  

Investing in Affordable Housing

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Fred Scott, Director, Impact Investing, Red Stone Equity Partners. Fred shares his outlook for investing in affordable housing, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm is integrating ESG and DEI and more.   

Startup Launches Benefits Platform as Its Vision Becomes Reality

Emeka Kanu, founder of ANI, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer about transforming the corporate landscape of workforce wellness by redefining employee engagement. In this episode, Emeka discusses how his startup is advancing its vision through the launch of its corporate benefits platform and shares a lighthearted yet impactful conversation that continues to influence him as a founder.

Investing in California Permanent Crops

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Darrick Walker, Co-Founder of Central Valley AG Partners, an agriculture investment firm focused on California permanent crops. Darrick shares his outlook for investing in California permanent crops including the greatest challenges and opportunities. He also shares how his firm integrates ESG, DEI and more.   

Private Credit Investing with a Focus on Legal Assets & Litigation Finance

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Joe Siprut, CEO and CIO of Kerberos Capital Management, a private credit manager in Chicago with a unique focus on legal assets and litigation finance. Joe shares the outlook for niche alternative strategies including the greatest opportunities and challenges in the current market, how the firm integrates ESG and more.