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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2024 · 52 MIN

Jake's Journey: From Finance Beginnings to Innovating Private Markets

from Alt Funds Network · host Jacob Miller, Mike Schroeder, Skyler Steinke

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇  https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Jacob Miller:Website: https://www.optoinvest.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/optoinvest/X: @optoinvest  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background04:14 Jake's Early Interest in Finance06:46 Bridgewater Experience and Private Markets08:28 Founding Opto and Building a Team23:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Private Markets26:21 The Evolution of Private Market Access31:40 The Role of Alternatives in Portfolios42:50 Trends and Concerns in Private Credit46:34 Opportunities in AI and Infrastructure Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

Background: Jake Miller is a passionate investor cofounded Opto with Joe Lonsdale (founder of Palantir and Addepar) after starting his career as an investor at Bridgewater Associates. Description: ​​In this episode, Jake shares his inspiring journey from being a runner to a powerlifter lifting up to 625 pounds in deadlift. After suffering an ankle injury in India, Jake discovered his passion and talent for weightlifting. He also dives deep into his career in finance, starting with his early interest in investing during the dot-com boom, and his significant stint at Bridgewater. Learn about his groundbreaking work with Opto Investments, a company revolutionizing private market access and investment strategies. Tune in for insightful discussions on private market challenges, innovations, and the future of AI in the investment landscape.

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