EisnerAmper Podcast

Private Equity Dealbook: Private Equity Dealmaking in the Media & Entertainment Industry

In this episode of Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Vania Schlogel, Founder & Managing Partner of Atwater Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that invests in the media and entertainment industry. Vania discusses some of the transactions she has completed, including 88rising, a multi-media company headquartered in Los Angeles that super-serves the Asian American and Pan Asian communities. She walks through the processes, opportunities, challenges and due diligence. She also shares what Atwater looks for in the buy-side process to ensure a smooth transaction.

TechTalk: AI 2.0: Startup Leads AI Revolution to Transform the World

Dan Sinawat, Founder of AI CONNEX, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon about what it means to build an AI community on a global scale—and help lead the AI revolution. In this episode, Dan sheds light on what humanity can expect as we move beyond GenAI toward the next iteration of AI—and what that means for solving customer problems. Teaser: Find out when and where Dan aspires to host the world's biggest AI conference.

Engaging Alternatives: Outlook for Activist Investing & Short Selling

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Carson Block, Founder, Muddy Waters Capital, a Texas-based activist hedge fund manager. Carson shares his outlook for activist investing and short selling, including the greatest opportunities and challenges. He also shares his outlook for ESG and more.

Engaging Alternatives: Multifamily Investing in Workforce Housing in the Southeast and Southwest U.S.

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Ryan Johnson, CEO of Fulham Square Capital, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm that invests in workforce housing in the Southeast and Southwest U.S. Ryan shares his outlook for investing in these Class B&C multifamily properties including the greatest opportunities and challenges. He also discusses how he integrates ESG by partnering with non-profits for these homes.

TechTalk: MedTech Spin-Off Proves AI Is Good for Your Health

Wael Elseaidy, CEO and Co-Founder of Astute Imaging, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer about how his second startup venture is improving patient care with cutting-edge AI technologies. In this episode, Wael shares the unique features of his cardiovascular imaging solutions that create significant benefits for all parties involved—including healthcare providers; device companies; and, most importantly, patients.

Engaging Alternatives: Risks and Opportunities in Private Credit and Fund Finance

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with John Tsui, Managing Principal, Peninsula House, a New York-based single-family office. John shares his outlook for private credit including whether this is the Golden Age of private credit for only the GP or both the GP & LP; the risks and potential losses associated with senior corporate sponsored lending or multifamily and CRE mortgage loans, bridge gap financing for durable income and transitional real estate assets and how wide the gap is upon refinancing; GP and LP liquidity solutions, as well as NAV loans; and more.

Engaging Alternatives: Outlook for Investing in Diversified Alternative Equities

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Elizabeth Weindruch, Managing Director, Barings’ Diversified Alternative Equity. Elizabeth shares her outlook for investing in diversified alternative equities, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, her experience being a woman in the industry and more.  
 

PE Dealbook: Outlook for Dealmaking: Technology Spotlight

In this episode of Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Chad Johnson, Managing Partner, Cherry Tree & Associates, a Minneapolis-based investment bank. Chad 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 also shares his thoughts on how ESG continues to become more prominent in evaluating companies.  

Engaging Alternatives: Outlook for Investing in Cryptocurrencies

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Alyssa Choo, Research Analyst & Crypto Equities Specialist at Bitwise Asset Management, a San Francisco-based crypto index fund and ETF provider. Alyssa shares her outlook for investing in crypto including the greatest opportunities and challenges, her experience being a woman investment manager in the industry and more.

Engaging Alternatives: VC Investing in European Scale-Ups that Foster Climate Change

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Luca Zerbini, Founding Partner & CEO, Una Terra Venture Capital Fund, a Zurich-based venture capital impact fund focused on accelerating European scale-ups that foster innovative solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss. Luca shares his outlook for VC impact investing in these scale-ups including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.