Generating Alpha Podcast

Today, we had the honor of sitting down with Alan Patricof, a true pioneer in the world of venture capital. Widely credited as one of the first VCs in history, Alan has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry over the past five decades.

Alan began his career after earning degrees from Ohio State University and Columbia Business School, and in 1969, he founded Alan Patricof Associates, one of the first venture capital firms in the U.S. That firm later evolved into APAX Partners, which became one of the largest private equity funds in the world. Through APAX, Alan was an early investor in game-changing companies like Apple, AOL, and Office Depot.

In 2006, he co-founded Greycroft alongside Dana Settle and Ian Sigalow, focusing on early-stage media investments in companies such as Huffington Post and Venmo. Then, at age 85, he launched Primetime Partners with Abby Levy, a fund dedicated to investing in businesses that serve the aging population.

Now, at 90 years old, Alan remains incredibly sharp and engaged, continuing to push boundaries in both business and life. In this episode, we dive deep into his remarkable career, his insights on venture capital, advice for entrepreneurs, and his perspectives on longevity. Thanks for listenings.

Today, Amir and Owen had Jim Rogers on the podcast. Jim is a legendary American investor and financial commentator based in Singapore. He is the chairman of Beeland Interests, Inc. He is the co-founder of the Quantum Fund and Soros Fund Management. He is also the creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index. Jim is famous for his trips across continents both on bike and in car, the subjects of his books Adventure Capitalist and Investment Biker. We spoke with him about his childhood, investment career, advice, travels, and outlook. We hope you enjoy and please share!

This weekend we had Noah Yechiely on the podcast. Noah is a seasoned equity investor with extensive leadership experience. At Bridgewater Associates, where he worked for 20 years, he served as Partner Director, Co-Head of Equities, and Head of the Gate Fund, among other roles. Previously, he was a Senior Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman and an R&D Manager in Israel's Unit 8200. Noah holds advanced degrees in finance from Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and Tel Aviv University. We explored his advice, his finance insights, and much more.