In the last episode of the Investing and Other Stories podcast, host Margarita Tr., CFA sits down with Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Management to discuss everything from "mean tweets about ESG" to the practicalities of responsible & impact investing.

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Sonia shares her “aha” moment (deep in the Arctic Circle) when she decided to switch from traditional asset management to socially responsible investing, discusses the differences between ESG and Impact investing, gives examples of successful shareholder engagements and what industries tend to resist them, and theevolving investment landscape.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the challenges and opportunities in the ESG space.

02:33 Sonia Kowal's Journey to Socially Responsible Investing

03:47 Challenges and Realizations in Traditional Asset Management

07:19 Innovations and Practices in Socially Responsible Investing

08:34 Debunking Myths About ESG Investing

14:00 Mean Tweets and Responses

20:45 Integrating ESG Factors in Investment Decisions

25:21 Shareholder Engagement and Impact

31:37 Challenges When Engaging Corporations For Change

37:46 Tips for Investors interested in Socially Responsible Investing

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Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Madeleine Almqvist, Portfolio Manager at Case Fonder.

Madeleine discusses the return profiles of different types of bonds, the impact of trade wars on bond yields, and the nuances of bond investment strategies. She also discusses credit risk, the importance of bond covenants, and how to conduct thorough credit analysis. Madeleine shares her outlook for the Nordic fixed income market in 2025, key tips for successful bond investments, and how bonds can strategically fit into your portfolio.

01:58 Guest Introduction: Madeleine Almqvist, Portfolio Manager at Case Fonder

02:30 Work differences: Investment Banking vs. Asset Management

05:08 A Day in Madeleine’s Life as a Portfolio Manager

06:59 Understanding Bonds and Interest Rates

08:37 Credit Analysis and Bond Selection

12:01 Risk and Reward in Bond Investments

22:15 Market Outlook for Nordic Bonds and Investing Strategies

26:34 AI in Asset Management

27:22 Tips for Individual Bond Investors

28:38 Encouraging Women in Asset Management

Tune in for valuable insights and advice for investors considering bonds!

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Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Bibbi Wikman, Angel Investor, Games Executive and founder of Playcap.

With years of experience in marketing in the games industry and leading a new angel network investing in startups, Bibbi shares valuable insights on the unique aspects of investing in game studios, how they differ from tech startups, and the trends shaping the future of the gaming industry.

00:00 Introduction to Game Studios vs. Tech Startups

01:44 Meet Our Guest: Bibbi Wikman, founder at PlayCap

02:23 Bibbi's Journey into the Games Industry and why she founded a women’s angel network for games.

05:23 What exactly is a game studio, and how does it differ as an investment from a tech startup?

08:01 How do publishers differ from VCs or platforms like Epic and Unity?

09:11 Why Invest in Games Startups?

09:56 AI Disruption in the Gaming Industry

11:23 Evaluating Gaming Startups for Investment

15:51 How the women-only PlayCap Network Works and Invests in Gaming Startups

17:39 Red Flags when Investing in Studios and Tech Startups in Games

20:20 Trends in the Gaming Industry in 2025

22:26 Key Tips for Angel Investing in Games Startups

Tune in for valuable insights and advice for investors in the studios and gaming industry!

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Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host ⁠Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA⁠ welcomes Julia Axelsson, Portfolio Manager at Swedbank Robur.

They cover crucial topics such as managing risk, asset allocation decisions, and thematic investing in today's volatile market. Learn about unique asset classes like listed infrastructure and market neutral strategies. Get inspired by Julia’s journey into asset management, her views on sustainable investing, and the initiatives she’s partof to promote women in the industry. Don't miss out on Julia's rich experience and valuable tips!

00:00 Understanding Market Volatility and Diversification

02:20 Meet Julia Axelsson, Portfolio Manager at Swedbank Robur.

03:54 Julia's Unconventional Journey from Linguistics to Finance

06:53 What is Asset Allocation and Manager Selection?

09:00 How Diversification Can Be Elusive When You Need It.

12:52 Learn About Thematic Investing: Beyond Traditional Sectors

17:50 Navigating Market Volatility and Diversification Strategies

25:55 Promoting Women in Asset Management - Kvinnorkapital

30:54 Ethical and Sustainable Investing – Pitfalls to Avoid

35:55 Explore Liquid Alternatives: Listed Infrastructure, Listed Real Estate & Market Neutral Strategies.

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Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Tina Adatia, FixedIncome Global Client Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs.

In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of bonds and fixed income bust common myths—like the idea that bonds are just for retirees. We break down the role of a Client Portfolio Manager and discuss the complexities and allure of the bond market. You'll also hear insights on the current market outlook for bonds and interest rates, exciting trendsshaping fixed income products like Active ETFs and Sustainability-linked Bonds, and the growing impact of AI in asset management.

00:00 Introduction to AI in Asset Management

00:18 Myth Busting: Are Bonds Just for Retired People?

01:17 Tina Adatia’s Career Progression from Investment Consultingto Bonds

06:15 Breaking Down the Role of a Client Portfolio Manager

10:42 The Complexities and Appeal of Bonds

16:42 Market Outlook Bonds and Interest rates

21:00 Trends in Fixed Income: Active ETFs and Sustainable Bonds

31:18 AI's Role in Asset Management: Not a Disruption but anEnabler

34:58 Encouraging Women in Asset Management

Tune in for valuable insights on bond investing!

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Not Financial Advice. You must conduct your own due diligence and speak to a financial advisor before investing. The views and opinions that Tina Adatia expressed are her own and are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation by Goldman Sachs AssetManagement for you to take any action.

Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Biotech Venture Capitalist Lovisa Backemar, a Principal at Eir Ventures.  

They delve into the world of biotech investments, an asset class way out of Margarita’s comfort zone. In this exciting episode, you'll learn about: The extended time horizon and unique risks of investing in biotech - The potential role of AI in accelerating drug discovery and approval processes, Lovisa’s fascinating career journey from a medical doctor to a venture capitalist, and examples of drug innovation for women’s health issues.

Discover what it takes to successfully navigate this complex, yet rewarding, asset class.

00:00 Introduction to Biotech Investing

02:55 Lovisa’s Career Journey: From Medicine to Venture Capital

10:04 Sneak Peek: How a Venture Capitalist invests in Biotech Startups

15:59 Biotech Basics: What is Biotech and the Time Horizon & Risk Profile it Requires

19:05 Uses of AI in Drug Discovery and Approval Process

21:04 Example of a Biotech Investment Solving a key Women’s Health Issue

24:47 How Gender Equal (or Unequal) is the Biotech industry?

27:53 Fundraising Tips for Women Founders

30:00 Trends in Biotech for 2025

34:05 Lovisa’s 3 Tips for Successful Investments in Biotech

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Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Chloe Fu, an Impact Venture Capitalist in Stockholm. They delve into the evolving landscape of climate tech, the rise of AI, and the future of VC investments.

Chloe shares how she transitioned from the nonprofit sector to Private Equity and Venture Capital, describes the many facets of climate tech (hint: it’s a lot more than just electric vehicles), the disruption of AI across sectors, and some of the key criteria and processes utilized when investing in startups.

Tune in for valuable insights and advice for investors in the impact space!

00:11 Impact of AI in Venture Capital

00:26 Exploring Climate Tech

01:52 Guest Introduction: Chloe Fu

02:47 Chloe Fu's Career Journey from nonprofit to VC

06:57 Think like a VC: Understanding Venture Capital and Private Equity

10:20 Day-to-Day in Venture Capital

13:00 Key trends in Greentech

15:00 Example of an impact investment in agricultural startup Soil Capital

18:00 Impact investment example: OpenCosmos

24:00 US vs Swedish startup ecosystem comparison

26:47 Investment Criteria and Process3

2:30 Advice for Women interested in Impact Investing

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In this episode of the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA delves into the gender health gap with Malin Frithiofsson, CEO at Daya Ventures, the world’s first Femtech venture studio.

They discuss systemic disparities in healthcare between men and women, the misconceptions about Femtech, and how Daya Ventures is working to fill critical gaps in women's health. Malin shares her journey from studying gender studies to leading innovations in Femtech, and how at Daya, they systematically de-risk start-ups to create impactful changes.

Key topics include the venture studio model, the economic case for investing in women's health, and examples of integrating AI in addressing issues, such as birth-related anxiety. Tune in for an in-depth look at how innovation can drive equitable healthcare solutions.

00:00 Understanding the Gender Health Gap

01:52 Meet Malin Frithiofsson: CEO of Daya Ventures

03:04 Malin's Journey from Gender Studies to Femtech

05:39 Exploring the Gender Health Gap in Depth

10:44 The Broad Scope of Femtech, estimated at $1T by 2030

11:51 Contextual Femtech: Beyond Physical & Reproductive Health

17:42 The Financial Case for Investing in Femtech

20:31 Venture Studios vs. VC: The Daya Ventures Model

23:30 The Daya Process: From Intervention, to Discovery and Founder Sourcing Stages

29:29 Nordic vs. U.S. Venture Studio Models

31:19 Measuring Success and Impact

37:48 Using AI in Femtech: The Glimmer Example

43:24 Angel Investing Tips for Femtech

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Today is a special episode of the Investing & Other Stories Podcast as for the first time we filmed locally in Stockholm, Sweden. HostMargarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Mala Valroy, Investment Manager at Industrifonden, a Swedish Venture Capital firm.

 Learn what deep tech actually is and its potential transform industries and societies. Learn from Mala’s inspiring journeyfrom academia to venture capital, emphasizing her passion for human-centric innovations.✨

Mala sheds light on her venture capital role, day-to-day activities, and the multifaceted nature of evaluating and investing in startups. 🕵️‍♀️

Discover compelling stories of investments in technologies addressing women-centric issues like endometriosisand maternal care. 👩‍🔬

Gain insights on the challenges women founders face in securing funding and practical advice on navigating early-stage investments, angel investing, and overcoming biases in the VC landscape. 📊

00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech

00:36 Investing in Women's Health

01:23 Podcast Introduction and Guest Background

02:45 Mala Valroy's Career Journey from Academia to VC

05:56 A Day in the Life of a Venture Capitalist

09:20 Understanding Deep Tech Investments

18:52 Challenges and Opportunities for Women Founders Raising Money

35:42 Actionable Tips for Angel Investors

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In today’s episode of Investing & Other Stories Podcast, host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Kristin Hull, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Nia Impact Capital.

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