EisnerAmper Podcast

Raquel de Antonio, CEO and Founder of Sargassum Eco Lumber, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to discuss how her startup is reimagining the future of the construction industry by manufacturing high-quality, eco-friendly lumber for a cleaner and greener future. In this episode, learn how Sargussum Eco Lumber is creating a new category of climate-conscious materials, through the process of turning invasive Sargassum seaweed and ocean plastic waste into durable, recyclable building panels. Discover how their innovative product not only diverts waste from landfills and coastlines but also helps reduce embodied carbon in the built environment, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plywood.
Connect with Raquel de Antonio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelitus/
Sargassum Eco Lumber: https://sargassumecolumber.com/

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Don Casturo, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer of Quantix Commodities, a sub-advisor for Harbor Capital Advisors. Don shares his outlook for commodities investing, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Eric Byunn, Co-Founder, and Matt Alfieri, Partner, Centana Growth Partners, a growth equity fund that invests in the future of finance. They discuss the transaction Centana has completed with Beacon Platform. They walk us through the process, along with both the opportunities and challenges faced when it came to the transaction. They also discuss the due diligence process on the deal and more.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with John Kiser, President & CEO of Five States Energy Company, a Dallas-based private investment firm which manages a closed-end fund that invests in small, undervalued oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. John will share his outlook for investing in those properties, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

Bernardo Perez-Villa, Senior Innovations Engagement Partner at Cleveland Clinic Innovations, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to explore the organization's pioneering journey in healthcare innovation, strategy, and execution. In this episode, discover how the team at Cleveland Clinic Innovations guides inventors through each stage of the technology transfer process (concept, licensing, startup formation, clinical validation, and scaling). Tune in to learn about their mission to connect inventors with strategic industry partners to create products that revolutionize healthcare and meaningfully improve patients' lives.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Marlon Sanchez, Founder & CEO, Skyway Pacific Research & Capital Management, a Hong Kong-based manager that invests in Asia Pacific alternative investment strategies. Marlon shares his outlook for his investment strategy, including the greatest opportunities, challenges, how the firm integrates ESG and more.

Dr. Gregory Simpson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ThinkNow, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon to explore his unique journey to becoming a founder and how his startup uses innovative technologies to enhance cognitive performance, mental wellness and disorders of attention including ADHD. In this episode, discover how ThinkNow’s patented app, Attenteo, uses a novel therapeutic method to help adults strengthen and stabilize their attention with interactive lessons backed by neuroscience research. Tune in to learn about the startup’s mission to empower people everywhere to take control of their attention and mental wellness through accessible solutions that help them live better lives.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Kapila Ratnam, Partner with the healthcare fund at NewSpring Capital, a Pennsylvania-based lower middle market private equity firm. She discusses some of the transactions NewSpring has completed in the pharmaceutical space, including Kincell Bio and Aerosafe Global. She walks us through the processes, along with both the opportunities and challenges faced when it came to those transactions. She also discusses the due diligence process on those deals and more.

Join EisnerAmper’s Tony Davis as he dives into the critical issue of technology underinvestment among physician groups and healthcare organizations. With expert guests Becky Munson and Amy Jongerius, this insightful conversation sheds light on how neglecting innovations like outsourced accounting can hinder organizational growth, impact patient care, and create inefficiencies. Packed with practical advice and industry expertise, this episode provides actionable strategies to help healthcare leaders embrace technology and secure their financial health. Tune in to learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Ryan Coughlin, Founder, Danu Venture Group, a venture capital firm that invests in next generational digital and physical infrastructure for national security. Ryan shares his outlook for investing in the space, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.