June 27, 2025

S5:E6 What Inspires Our Guests: Must-Read Books and Podcasts, Pt 1

6 minutes

As summer heats up, Unseen Upside brings you a special two-part mini-episode packed with inspiration for your reading and listening list. From thought-provoking explorations of social justice and capitalism to the latest in women’s sports and business innovation, this episode is your guide to what’s fueling the minds and spirits of those driving change in healthcare, housing, and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for your next great read, a podcast to spark new ideas, or just want to know what’s on the radar of industry leaders, this episode has you covered. Check the show notes for links to all the recommendations, and stay tuned for part 2 of our guests' summer picks soon!

Featured Recommendations:

Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus

James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Percival Everett

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

A Brief History of Seven Killings (Booker Prize Winner): A Novel by Marlon James

Queens of the Court (The Women’s Hoops Show Podcast)

Americana: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism by Bhu Srinivasan

Acquired: Novo Nordisk (Ozempic), Season 14, Episode 1

Unseen Upside: Appetite for Change: The Obesity Epidemic Meets Biotech

Guests Include:

Chavon Sutton, Managing Director, Sustainable & Impact Investing at Cambridge Associates

Lynne Chou O’Keefe, Founder and Managing Partner at Define Ventures

Tim Ortez, Chief Financial Officer of the Weingart Foundation

Margaret Anadu, Senior Partner at The Vistria Group

Jasmine Richards, Head of Diverse Manager Research at Cambridge Associates

Gunnar Esiason, Head of Patient Engagement at RAVen (RA Ventures)

Dean Dimizas, Partner in the Private Client Practice at Cambridge Associates

Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX, an award-winning podcast media company.

Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm that works with endowments, foundations, healthcare systems, pension plans, and private clients to implement and manage custom investment portfolios that aim to generate outperformance and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of portfolio management services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and asset class mandates.

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