Identifying the most promising investments begins with uncovering great managers, followed by thorough due diligence. And today there are robust platforms that can assist investors with this process from beginning to end. Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a conversation with Lisa Vioni, the founder and CEO of Hedge Connection, and Robert Worthington, a Managing Director and Head of Independent Wealth Solutions at  iCapital Network, regarding how technology and education can both simplify and bolster the investment process.…

The COVID-19 pandemic has already lingered for more than a year and a half, with no finite end in sight. The impact it has had on global markets and economies has been significant, but what comes next? Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a discussion with Daniel Sternoff, a Senior Managing Director at Medley Global Advisors and Head of Macro Content at Energy Aspects, about what is likely to be in store for markets once the pandemic is…

The COVID-19 pandemic upended virtually everything, and that includes asset allocation and the way that alternative investors should approach it. While policy decisions sped up certain things, they slowed others, leaving investors having to re-think asset allocation decisions. Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a discussion with Henrik Lumholdt, a partner in Copenhagen Allocation Partners and author of “Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation: An Integrated Approach,” who will outline the key principles of his investment approach and discuss…

Why are financial services firms heightening their focus on a diverse team?  How are profitability of diversity measured and value of outcomes standardized? What changes are needed to achieve or exceed the Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI)? How can investment firms improve diversity among service providers?  Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for an interactive discussion featuring diversity consultant/author Jamie Crump, business strategist Michael Kraten, PhD, CPA, and hedge fund manager/civic leader/changemaker Ward Corbett. The speakers will share…

NYC is opening back up —so what better way to celebrate the start of a return to normalcy than a pre-4th of July evening of networking with your peers? Join members and guests of the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for an evening of small group networking happy hours. In order to facilitate more intimate conversations among smaller groups of members, the Roundtable is hosting a virtual networking event that will be comprised of multiple mini-gatherings of up to six members…

Consumer interest in cannabis is at an all-time high and is unlikely to wane anytime soon. From medical marijuana and CBD edibles, to straight forward recreational marijuana and countless CBD related products, interest in cannabis is growing at a rapid pace. Navigating the investment opportunities, however, can be fairly tricky given ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fairly nascent industry. Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a candid discussion with a panel of industry leaders and experts looking at the…

As conversations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion gain steam and as more organizations commit to increasing diversity in their ranks, the forces of unconscious bias continue to thwart true progress. Join highly regarded diversity practitioner Regina Angeles as she provides her insights on what unconscious bias exactly is; how to identify our biases; and provides some practical tips on how to counter these biases. Regina Angeles is CEO of TalentNow, a New York-based recruiting firm that places underrepresented talent at…

The need for diversity is well recognized; yet many firms struggle with the implementing diversity initiatives. For smaller managers, deciding where to start can be a challenge of its own. Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for an interactive discussion featuring an allocator, a manager and ESG consultant, and a diversity practitioner. Tracy McHale-Stuart, CEO and Managing Partner, Corbin Capital; Nasrine Ghozali, Chief Risk Officer, Oasis Management, and Imogen Rose-Smith, Co-founder, Combinate Capital, will participate in a panel discussion…