In this episode of The Vashisht Family Office Podcast, Chief Investment Officer VK Singh Vashisht and his sister Priya Kumar explore the hidden psychological factors that drive successful negotiations and investment decisions. Through a real-world case study of a Beverly Hills property acquisition during the pandemic, they break down how understanding human behavior gave VK a competitive edge when others were paralyzed by fear and uncertainty.

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Quotes: "The best opportunities appear when emotion is driving the market rather than fundamentals." - VK Singh Vashisht

"Many investors miss the human element—they focus exclusively on the numbers and market trends while overlooking the personal circumstances driving the other party's decisions." - VK Singh Vashisht

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Coming Next Episode: Join us as VK reveals why 88% of the millions he committed to alternative investments remains uninvested three years later, and the tough lessons learned about private equity, venture capital, and private credit since beginning this journey in 2022.

About The Hosts: VK Singh Vashisht is the Chief Investment Officer of the Vashisht Family Office with 15 years of investment experience across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Priya Kumar is a performing artist, small business owner, and special advisor to the Vashisht Family Office, bringing a creative perspective to investment and business decisions.

In this illuminating episode of The Vashisht Family Office Podcast, hosts Priya Kumar and VK Singh Vashisht explore the fascinating parallels between child development and AI adoption. Drawing from VK's dual journey as a new father to daughter Khivi and an early AI adopter, the episode reveals how the same psychological principles that guide effective parenting can transform your approach to emerging technologies.

Developmental Parallels: Discover how Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development explains why both children and AI thrive when given progressively challenging tasks with appropriate support

The Voice Advantage: Learn why voice-first interaction accelerates learning in both human and artificial intelligence contexts

Multiple Intelligence Theory: Understand how Gardner's framework helps identify specialized strengths in both children and AI systems, enabling better matching of tools to tasks

The Power of Feedback: Explore how consistent, constructive feedback creates virtuous learning cycles for both children and AI models

Implement a "crawl-walk-run" approach to AI adoption by mastering one tool before moving to the next

Create a structured 15-minute daily practice for AI experimentation with low-stakes, real-world problems

Develop better AI responses through iterative feedback and positive framing

Build a personal library of effective prompts and approaches to accelerate your AI learning curve

Whether you're a parent, a professional navigating the AI revolution, or both, this episode offers valuable insights on how developmental psychology principles can guide more intuitive and effective technology adoption.

Note: The Vashisht Family Office Podcast delivers insights at the intersection of wealth management, technology, and personal development. Our mission is to share practical wisdom that helps listeners navigate both financial and technological evolution with confidence.

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer VK Singh Vashisht shares key insights from the two-day Campden Wealth/Institute of Private Investors Family Stewardship and Alternative Investments Forum in Nashville. The discussion covers emerging investment opportunities, governance structures, and next-generation wealth management strategies.

AI, Web3, and the Future of Music

Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity

Private Trust Companies (PTCs) for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families

Insights from Governor Bill Haslam

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t reality—but your own brain’s unconscious filtering system?

In this episode of The Vashisht Family Office Podcast, VK Singh Vashisht and Priya Kumar explore the concept of the self-efficacy heuristic—a hidden mental shortcut that limits our ambitions before we even consider them.

We discuss:

✅ How neuroscience, behavioral economics, and evolutionary psychology shape self-doubt

✅ Why AI tools like ChatGPT don’t have these cognitive limitations—and how that can transform decision-making

✅ How to override subconscious mental barriers and unlock new possibilities in personal and professional life

🎧 Listen now to break free from self-limiting beliefs and rethink what’s truly possible.

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Unlocking Private Markets: Opportunity or Risk?

In this episode of The Vashisht Family Office Podcast, host VK Singh Vashisht explores the rise of private market democratization and its implications for everyday investors. With the launch of State Street’s SPDR SSGA Apollo IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRIV), retail investors now have unprecedented access to investment-grade private credit. But does this innovation offer a wealth-building opportunity, or are we underestimating the risks?

We examine the benefits of private credit, the rise of fintech platforms like GoodFin, Moonfare, and Yieldstreet, and the insights of legendary investor Howard Marks, who warns that mass accessibility may dilute returns and create liquidity risks.

Join us as we break down the potential rewards, hidden risks, and what investors should know before diving in.

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