Hiren Ved, Director and Chief Investment Officer, Alchemy Capital Management

"Once you start running mindfully and are at peace with yourself, running becomes effortless" – Hiren Ved. Hiren has over 25 years of experience in the Indian equity markets and is the co-founder of Alchemy Capital Management, one of the most reputed portfolio management services in India. He has been instrumental in developing a sustainable long term fundamental research-based investment philosophy which has helped in delivering consistent and superior long-term returns for his clientele that includes ultra high net worth Individuals, Families and Institutional Investors. The one thing he is passionate about besides running is reading with running taking on priority having run many half marathons in the last five years. Hiren met me a few days before he was heading to New York for his first FULL Marathon, looking all fit and ready to finally become an official ‘MARATHONER’! What you'll get on this show: 02:10 Hiren shares about himself and his love for managing people’s money. 05:00 Hiren talks about how he accidentally discovered his new passion in running. 06:32 He shares how did he moved from Dream Run to complete a Half Marathon. 09:20 Hiren shares his feeling after running his first half marathon. 12:15 What kept Hiren running even though his experience on first half-marathon was not the best one. 14:58 How has running changed Hiren’s lifestyle? 19:11 Why Hiren believes you need to run mindfully. 22:26 Hiren talks about his growing love for running over a period of time. 25:30 He shares about his love for shopping and gifting running gears to his friends. 29:15 Why Hiren never gets hassled about other runners doing better than him? 32:15 Hiren shares about his investment company Alchemy and how he enjoys his work? 38:47 How Hiren kick-starts his day and manages stressful profession of his? 41:30 Thoughts that comes to Hiren’s mind while running. 43:05 How has running influenced Hiren’s social life? 45:31 How running has helped Hiren understand that body and mind have far greater capabilities than we think 49:08 Hiren talks about the painful part of the running. 51:15 Sprint Round 56:52 One key message If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on the podcast. Spread the running inspiration. And if you liked this episode, do share it with your friends!    Connect with Hiren: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.alchemycapital.com/   Follow Vinee LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter   Listen & Subscribe: iTunes Castbox Google Podcasts Overcast TuneIn Radio