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Finance Simplified®

by StreetFins

We are simplifying finance for the next generation! Every episode involves student hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel discussing and simplifying a topic in finance with an all-star expert on it in order to improve your understanding of the world of finance. This podcast is mainly meant for high school and college students, but anyone can tune and learn finance in the most relatable, understandable, and simplified way!We are the first and only student-run and student-focused podcast centered on financial education! This is the official podcast for StreetFins®.

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Episodes

  1. EP 36 — Simplifying Sustainable Investing Part 2 with David Blood of Generation Investment Management

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel continue their conversation with David Blood, a co-founder and senior partner of Generation Investment Management, about sustainable investing. We delve into topics like David’s sustainable investing framework, how he views shareholder activism…

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  2. EP 35 — Simplifying Sustainable Investing Part 1 with David Blood of Generation Investment Management

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to David Blood, a co-founder and senior partner of Generation Investment Management, about sustainable investing. We delve into topics like David's background, the basics of sustainable investing, how it compares to traditional ideas of...

  3. EP 34 — Simplifying University Endowments Part 2 with Andrew Golden of PRINCO

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel continue their conversation with Andrew Golden, Chief Investment Officer of Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO), about university endowments. We delve into topics diversification, the rules surrounding endowments, careers at…

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  4. EP 33 — Simplifying University Endowments Part 1 with Andrew Golden of PRINCO

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to Andrew Golden, Chief Investment Officer of Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO), about university endowments. We delve into topics like Andrew's background, the basics of university endowments, their relationship with other...

  5. EP 32 — Simplifying Sovereign Wealth Funds Part 2 with Trond Grande of Norges Bank Investment Management

    In this episode, hosts Alex Patel and Ryan Hsu continue their conversation with Trond Grande, Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff of Norges Bank Investment Management, about sovereign wealth funds. We delve into topics like investment philosophy, current events and challenges, and more! Check out the...

  6. EP 31 — Simplifying Sovereign Wealth Funds Part 1 with Trond Grande of Norges Bank Investment Management

    In this episode, hosts Alex Patel and Ryan Hsu talk to Trond Grande, Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff of Norges Bank Investment Management, about sovereign wealth funds. We delve into topics like the basics of sovereign wealth funds, the purpose of Norway's sovereign wealth fund, their broader...

  7. Best Insights From Episodes 1-30

    In this episode of Finance Simplified, we put together the best insights from each of our 30 episodes for you to learn over winter break! Have a happy holiday season and we'll see you all in 2022! Email [email protected] with any suggestions and feedback you have for how to improve the...

  8. EP 30 — Simplifying Options Part 2 with Tom Sosnoff of tastytrade

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel continue their conversation with Tom Sosnoff, co-founder of thinkorswim and tastytrade, about options. We delve into topics like volatility, options pricing, trading strategies, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about options in a...

  9. EP 29 — Simplifying Options Part 1 with Tom Sosnoff of tastytrade

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to Tom Sosnoff, co-founder of ThinkOrSwim and tastytrade, about options. We delve into topics like the basics of options, why options have become so popular, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about options in a simplified way! Tom...

  10. EP 28 — Simplifying Value Investing Part 2 with Joel Greenblatt of Gotham Funds

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel continue their conversation with Joel Greenblatt, co-founder and co-CIO of Gotham Funds and the author of several bestsellers on investing, about value investing. We delve into topics like the relationship between growth and value investing…

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  11. EP 27 — Simplifying Value Investing Part 1 with Joel Greenblatt of Gotham Funds

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to Joel Greenblatt, co-founder and co-CIO of Gotham Funds and the author of several bestsellers on investing, about value investing. We delve into topics like the basics of value investing, contrarianism, viewing history, perceptions of risk,...

  12. EP 26 — Simplifying Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Part 2 with Annie Duke, author of "Thinking in Bets"

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Annie Duke, the author of "Thinking in Bets" and "How to Decide" and a former champion at the World Series of Poker about decision-making under uncertainty. We delve into topics like the benefits of thinking in bets, the...

  13. EP 25 — Simplifying Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Part 1 with Annie Duke, author of "Thinking in Bets"

    In this episode, hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to Annie Duke, the author of "Thinking in Bets" and "How to Decide" and a former champion at the World Series of Poker about decision-making under uncertainty. We delve into topics like the basics of decision-making under uncertainty, the...

  14. EP 24 — Simplifying Business Education Part 2 with Geoffrey Garrett of the University of Southern California

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Geoffrey Garrett, the dean of the USC Marshall School of Business and the former dean of the Wharton School of Business, about business education. We delve into topics impact of COVID-19 on business education, Dr.…

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  15. EP 23 — Simplifying Business Education Part 1 with Geoffrey Garrett of the University of Southern California

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Geoffrey Garrett, the dean of the USC Marshall School of Business and the former dean of the Wharton School of Business, about business education. We delve into topics like the basics of business education, differences between undergrad and…

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  16. EP 22 — Simplifying High-Yield Bonds Part 2 with Sheldon Stone of Oaktree Capital

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Sheldon Stone, co-founder and head of high-yield bonds at Oaktree Capital, about high-yield bonds. We delve into topics like high-yield bond investing attitudes and approaches, learning about the risks associated with...

  17. EP 21 — Simplifying High-Yield Bonds Part 1 with Sheldon Stone of Oaktree Capital

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Sheldon Stone, co-founder and head of high-yield bonds at Oaktree Capital, about high-yield bonds. We delve into topics like the basics of high-yield bonds, the history of high-yield bonds, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about...

  18. Special Message to Listeners in India

    We've been following the tragic developments with COVID in India, and we want to help in any way we can. If you want to use our platform to help, please send us an email at [email protected] letting us know how we can be helpful. And, if you are unaware about the situation in India, we...

  19. EP 20 — Simplifying Quantitative Finance Part 2 with Aaron Brown, formerly of AQR Capital Management

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Aaron Brown, the former Chief Risk Manager at AQR Capital Management, about quantitative finance. We delve into topics like important quantitative finance concepts, careers in quantitative finance, Aaron’s own career and...

  20. EP 19 — Simplifying Quantitative Finance Part 1 with Aaron Brown, formerly of AQR Capital Management

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Aaron Brown, the former Chief Risk Manager at AQR Capital Management, about quantitative finance. We delve into topics like the basics of quantitative finance, the history of quantitative finance, common misconceptions, how quantitative finance...

  21. EP 18 — Simplifying Healthcare Economics Part 2 with Dana Goldman of the University of Southern California

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Dana Goldman, a professor of health economics and policy at the University of Southern California and the Dean at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, about healthcare economics. We delve into topics like the…

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  22. EP 17 — Simplifying Healthcare Economics Part 1 with Dana Goldman of the University of Southern California

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Dana Goldman, a professor of healthcare economics and policy at the University of Southern California and the Interim Dean at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, about healthcare economics. We delve into topics like the basics of...

  23. EP 16 — Simplifying Investment Banking Part 2 with Suzanne Nora Johnson, formerly of Goldman Sachs

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Suzanne Nora Johnson, the former vice chairman of Goldman Sachs, about investment banking and its role in finance and the economy. We delve into topics like specialized investment banking activities, such as underwriting...

  24. EP 15 — Simplifying Investment Banking Part 1 with Suzanne Nora Johnson, formerly of Goldman Sachs

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Suzanne Nora Johnson, the former vice chairman of Goldman Sachs, about investment banking and its role in finance and the economy. We delve into topics like the basics of investment banking, the history of investment banks, the difference…

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  25. Winter 2021 Update

    In this episode of Finance Simplified, our host and the various co-hosts from past episodes give an update on what they’ve been up to and what’s in store for 2021. Check it out to learn about why we do this podcast and our backgrounds as well as the plan for this new year! Email...

  26. EP 14 — Simplifying The US Treasury Part 2 with Sarah Bloom Raskin, formerly of The US Treasury

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I continue our conversation with Sarah Bloom Raskin, the former Deputy Secretary of The US Treasury, about the US Treasury and its role in finance and the economy. We delve into topics like the role of the Treasury during crises, how the Treasury manages...

  27. EP 13 — Simplifying The US Treasury Part 1 with Sarah Bloom Raskin, formerly of The US Treasury

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Sarah Bloom Raskin, the former Deputy Secretary of The US Treasury, about the US Treasury and its role in finance and the economy. We delve into topics like the history and departments of the Treasury, the role of US Treasuries domestically and...

  28. EP 12 — Simplifying Automated Money Management with Andy Rachleff of Wealthfront

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Andy Rachleff, the CEO of Wealthfront, about automated money management. We delve into topics like passive investing, the benefits of automation, financial advisory, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about automated money management...

  29. EP 11 — Simplifying The COVID-19 Market with Morgan Housel of The Collaborative Fund

    In this episode, my co-host Cassandra Ying and I talk to Morgan Housel, one of the most insightful and unique writers and thinkers in all of finance, about the COVID-19 market so far. We delve into topics like the stimulus, day trading, behavioral finance, history, stock market trends, and much...

  30. EP 10 — Simplifying Hedge Funds with Anthony Scaramucci of Skybridge Capital

    In this episode, my co-host Rajan Vazirani and I talk to Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, about hedge funds. We delve into topics like the history of the hedge fund industry, hedge fund basics, hedge fund careers, coming back from failure, and much more! Check out the episode to...

  31. EP 9 — Simplifying The Dot-com Bubble with Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures

    In this episode, my co-host Alex Patel and I talk to Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures about the dot-com bubble. We delve into topics like the irrational exuberance, evangelism, the history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about the dot-com bubble in…

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  32. EP 8 — Simplifying Racial Economic Inequality With William “Sandy” Darity Jr. Of Duke University

    In this episode, my co-host Cassandra Ying (first one!) and I talk to William “Sandy” Darity Jr. of Duke University about racial economic inequality. We delve into topics like the history of discrimination, present economic inequalities, reparations as a solution, much more! Check out the episode...

  33. EP 7 — Simplifying Behavioral Economics With John List Of The University of Chicago

    In this episode, I talk to John List of The University of Chicago about behavioral economics. We delve into topics like irrational behavior, field experiments, differences from traditional economics, and more! Check out the episode to learn about behavioral economics in a simplified way! John…

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  34. EP 6 — Simplifying Market Design and Game Theory with Alvin Roth of Stanford University

    In this episode, I talk to Alvin Roth of Stanford University about market design and game theory. We delve into topics like market structures, market failures, game theory applications, and more! Check out the episode to learn about market design and game theory in a simplified way! Alvin Roth is...

  35. EP 5 — Simplifying Cryptocurrencies with Tim Draper of Draper Associates

    In this episode, I talk to Tim Draper of Draper Associates about cryptocurrencies. We delve into topics like Tim’s background, the history of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, smart contracts, and more! Check out the episode to learn about cryptocurrencies in a simplified way! Tim Draper is the...

  36. EP 4 — Simplifying Brexit with Harold James of Princeton

    In this episode, I talk to Dr. Harold James of Princeton University about Brexit. We delve into topics like trade deals, currency movements, the future of Britain, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about Brexit in a simplified way! Harold James is the Claude and Lore Kelly Professor…

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  37. EP 3 — Simplifying Valuation with Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern

    In this episode, I talk to Dr. Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern about valuation. We delve into topics like intrinsic and relative value, pricing, multiples, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about valuation in a simplified way! Aswath Damodaran is a professor of corporate finance and...

  38. EP 2 – Simplifying Risk and Market Cycles with Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital

    In this episode, I talk to Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital about risk and market cycles. We delve into topics like Howard’s career, what shaped his thinking about risk and market cycles, distressed debt, the importance of history, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about risk and…

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  39. EP 1 – Simplifying Venture Capital with Josh Stein of Threshold Ventures

    In this episode, I talk to Josh Stein of Threshold Ventures about venture capital and how it works. We delve into topics like funding rounds, growth investing, important metrics, Josh’s biggest lessons, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about venture capital in a simplified way! Josh...

  40. Introducing Finance Simplified

    Welcome to Finance Simplified! Finance Simplified is the official podcast for StreetFins and is hosted by StreetFins’ editor-in-chief and co-founder, Rohan Gupta. We’re here to simplify finance for the next generation! Financial illiteracy is a growing but solvable problem in the United States…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We are simplifying finance for the next generation! Every episode involves student hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel discussing and simplifying a topic in finance with an all-star expert on it in order to improve your understanding of the world of finance. This podcast is mainly meant for high school and college students, but anyone can tune and learn finance in the most relatable, understandable, and simplified way!We are the first and only student-run and student-focused podcast centered on financial education! This is the official podcast for StreetFins®.

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