Money Maze Podcast

13/11/2024

Tomorrow we’re releasing an interview with Scott Guthrie (Microsoft’s EVP, Cloud+AI), co-hosted with Rob Rooney (CEO of two UK-based fintech firms (HyperJar and Hyperlayer and previously CEO of Morgan Stanley International).

Topics covered in the episode include:

- AI
-Transforming productivity
-Finance
-Energy
-Regulation

Out tomorrow!

16/10/2024

🍾 Win a bottle of Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée! To enter:

1. Enter your email via this form: https://forms.gle/LMijt2BFfNw6CfQ48
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This competition follows our networking event with Bordeaux Index and the World Gold Council.

25/09/2024

NipintheBudFilm, a children's mental health charity proudly affiliated with the Money Maze Podcast, has just released a powerful new film, "A Stolen Childhood."

The film sheds light on the alarming dangers of social media, revealing that 90% of girls and 50% of boys have received unsolicited explicit content, and shockingly, 1 in 5 children have experienced online bullying. This is essential viewing for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the safety of children online.

Watch here: https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-teachers-professionals/a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood/

Learn more about the charity here: https://nipinthebud.org/

Nip in the Bud® works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films and fact sheets to help parents, educationalists and others working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase the prospects of early...

24/09/2024

📊 Last week, Simon had the pleasure of hosting an event alongside Select Equity Group, Venrex, and Campion Capital. During the evening, Simon conducted a short interview with Laura McKenna, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Select Equity, to dive into their proven, long-term investment strategy focused on small and mid-cap US-listed companies.

Swipe through for some highlights from the evening! 📸✨

23/09/2024

🥇 The World Gold Council have released their new series 'GOLD: The Journey Continues' which explores the transformational power of gold, told by the people closest to it.

This episode uncovers how a gold mine in Guerrero, Mexico has sparked profound change—boosting local infrastructure, empowering businesses, promoting sustainable farming, and helping women break barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. Watch here: https://thegoldenthread.gold.org/season-three/the-journey-continues

👉 Learn more about the World Gold Council here: https://www.gold.org/ and listen to Simon’s interview with David Tait, their CEO, on gold’s impact on portfolio risk and the future of this precious metal: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/david-tait

Our new series GOLD: The Journey Continues, explores the transformational power of gold, told by the people closest to it.

19/09/2024

This week we welcome Colm Kelleher, Chairman of UBS, onto the show. He covers:

- How Morgan Stanley survived the 2008 Financial Crisis
- Overseeing the historic takeover of Credit Suisse in 2023
- How European financial institutions compete on a global stage
- Leadership, culture, and management

🎧 Listen or watch here: www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/colm-kelleher

The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, and Investors.

17/09/2024

🎬 Sir Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister and Founder of The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, discusses the possible underlying dynamics of the immigration debate in the West.

👉 Learn more in the full episode, where he also shares his thoughts on technological disruption, higher education, immigration and leadership: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/sir-tony-blair

📚 His new book, ‘On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century’ is out now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442431/on-leadership-by-blair-tony/9781529151510

Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

16/09/2024

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

📚Following our recent episode with Tony Blair, we’re giving away 5 signed copies of his brand new book ‘On Leadership’.

Keen to learn leadership lessons from the UK's longest serving labour PM? Now’s your chance to dive into his invaluable lessons on navigating crises, setting priorities, and leading with vision.

Enter here: https://us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=81be3573b8a8a1d2fe3530e77&id=021c9d2686&attribution=false

🙌 Winners will be announced in 2 weeks, good luck!

16/09/2024

🎬 Sir Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, shares his thoughts on the Israel-Palestine conflict & dynamics in the Middle East.

👉 Learn more in the full episode, where he also shares his thoughts on technological disruption, higher education, immigration and leadership: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/sir-tony-blair

📚 His new book, ‘On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century’ is out now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442431/on-leadership-by-blair-tony/9781529151510

Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

13/09/2024

🎙️ Sir Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, reflects on the controversial 2003 invasion of Iraq in this excerpt.

👉 Learn more in the full episode, where he also shares his thoughts on technological disruption, higher education, immigration and leadership: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/sir-tony-blair

📚 His new book, ‘On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century’ is out now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442431/on-leadership-by-blair-tony/9781529151510

12/09/2024

🎥 Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair (and founder of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change) shares why higher education is essential in today’s world.

Catch the full episode for insights on tech disruption, the Middle East, immigration & leadership tips!👇 https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/sir-tony-blair

11/09/2024

🇬🇧 In our latest episode, we sit down with Tony Blair (Former UK Prime Minister & Founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change) to explore the art of prioritization in leadership and the fine line between ambition and policy.

🌎 Listen to the full episode where he covers his insights on immigration, the Middle East, and his new book: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/sir-tony-blair

09/09/2024

🎙️Exciting news! Tomorrow, we're thrilled to welcome Tony Blair (Former British Prime Minster & Founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change) onto the Money Maze Podcast. Join us as we dive into his insights on leadership, immigration, the Middle East, and much more. You won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the most influential leaders of our time!

21/08/2024

🌎 Per Lekander, Founder of Energy Transition LLP and a veteran of the energy space discusses how to make money in the $275 trillion energy transition & Tesla's potential future prospects in our recent interview.

👉 Watch the full YouTube video here where Per also covers the failings of the wind, solar & EV industries, but also some potentially exciting investment opportunities: https://youtu.be/9cRAuA4bNYM?feature=shared

👉 Learn more and listen here: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/per-lekander

How to Make Money in the $275 Trillion* Energy Transition & Can Tesla Survive? - With Per Lekander | Money Maze Podcasts

19/08/2024

We've just dropped two episodes recorded live at Berlin SuperReturn, featuring trailblazers in the world of private equity and opportunistic credit.

✨ First up, Rachel Arnold, Co-Head of Vista Equity Partners Endeavor Fund, joins Simon to explore the booming opportunities in enterprise software investing. Dive into how AI is revolutionizing innovation and building resilient software businesses: https://youtu.be/BfEPJW7Djas?feature=shared

🔍 Next, we sit down with Victor Khosla, Founder & CIO of Strategic Value Partners (SVP). If you're curious about the rise of the secondary debt market in the '90s or why Europe continues to be a goldmine for SVP, this conversation is a must-listen! https://youtu.be/Y4waHrUUPlc?feature=shared

Tune in now to gain insights from these industry leaders and discover the trends shaping the future of finance! 🚀💼

This episode comes from the SuperReturn conference in Berlin, with guest Victor Khosla, Founder of SVP. Set up in 2001, the firm manages $18 billion in credi...

14/08/2024

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01/08/2024

In today’s episode, Simon welcomes Victor Khosla, Founder & CIO of Strategic Value Partners (SVP) onto the show.

SVP is a global investment firm focused on opportunistic credit and private equity opportunities in North America and Europe, with its roots in the private credit market.

They discussed:

✅ How the secondary debt market took off in the 90s
✅ Why Europe has been a ‘gift that keeps on giving’ for SVP
✅ Their 2020 debt/equity swap with Swissport
✅ How rising rates in 2024/25 are impacting corporate debt
✅ Car parks, ferries, and the £800 gorilla in the room

👉 Listen here: https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/podcast/victor-khosla

🎙 The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Councill and IFM Investors.

With special thanks to Phillipa Ushio, Lauren Hendrickson and Amelia Oates from Prosek for helping coordinate this interview.