LSE Focal Point Podcast
LSESU Business and Investment Group
The Focal Point Podcast, founded in 2020 by Daniel Tamary MacLeod with special mention to Seongyun Hong, is the official podcast of the LSESU Business and Investment Group. Weekly episodes featuring industry-changing leaders from across the professional landscape are uploaded to provide exclusive insights and enhance commercial awareness. To find more and summaries of our episodes, visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lse-focal-point!
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Oct 25, 2022 • 22min
Carlos Eduardo Espinal - Managing Partner at Seedcamp
Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Carlos Eduardo Espinal, a Managing Partner at Seedcamp. Prior to his current role, he worked at Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures and as an Engineer in Advanced Comm Technologies at NYSE Euronext. Carlos was named the Investor of the Year in 2021 by GP Bullhound and attended Babson College for his MBA.
Recorded in September 2022.
Oct 20, 2022 • 22min
Henric Hungerhoff - Founding Managing Director at APX
Join us for another exceptional episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Henric Hungerhoff, a founding Managing Director at APX. Prior to his current job, he was the Chief of Staff for the CEO at Axel Springer. Henric has also founded The Venue Berlin, a hub for audio and music in Kreuzberg, and is a lawyer holding a PhD in criminal law from Bucerius Law School.
Recorded in September 2022.
Oct 18, 2022 • 19min
Nic Brisbourne - CEO and Founder of Forward Partners
Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nic Brisbourne, the CEO, Founder and Managing Partner of Forward Partners. Prior to founding Forward Partners in 2013, he was a founding partner at Draper Esprit and was a strategy consultant for Gemini Consulting and the Operis Group.
Recorded in September 2022.
Sep 13, 2022 • 21min
Michael Silverton - Group Head of Macquarie Capital
Join us for another memorable episode of Focal Point where today we are joined by Michael Silverton, the Group Head of Macquarie Capital where he leads a global team who provides advisory, capital markets, investing, development and equities capabilities to clients. Michael has worked at Macquarie Capital for over 25 years in Sydney, London, Chicago and New York.
Recorded in August 2022.
Sep 8, 2022 • 22min
Sabrina Bailey - Global Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions, Data and Analytics Division at London Stock Exchange Group
Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sabrina Bailey, the Global Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions, Data & Analytics Division at London Stock Exchange. Prior to her current role, she was the CEO of Emotomy and the Head of Digital Investment Advice at Northern Trust Asset Management. Sabrina has an MBA and Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management from George Fox University.
Recorded in March 2022.
Sep 6, 2022 • 21min
Kevin Hartz - Co-Founder & Chairman of Eventbrite
Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Kevin Hartz, the Co-Founder and Chairman of Eventbrite and the Co-Founder and General Partner of A* Capital. Prior to his current rules, he was a Venture Partner for Founders Fund and a Member on the Board of Directors, Founder and CEO of Xoom. Kevin graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelors in History and Applied Earth Sciences and a Masters in History at Oxford.
Recorded in August 2022.
Sep 1, 2022 • 22min
Neeraj Seth - Head of Asian Credit at BlackRock
Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Neeraj Seth, the Head of Asian Credit and Managing Director at BlackRock. He is the portfolio manager for the Asian Tiger Bond Fund and Asia Pacific private credit fund. Prior to his current role, he was the Senior Vice President at R3 Capital Partners, worked in the Global Principal Strategies team at Lehman Brothers and an Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company.
Recorded in August 2022.
Aug 30, 2022 • 18min
Anita Tanna - Head of Equity Sales EMEA at Barclays
Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Anita Tanna, the Head of Equity Sales EMEA and a Managing Director at Barclays. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of Equity Sales UK at Citi and was part of the EMEA Markets ESG and Diversity Committee. Anita attended Manchester University, where she studied Economics with a Major in Econometrics with a first-class bachelor's degree.
Recorded in July 2022.
Aug 25, 2022 • 18min
Laurent Haziza - Former Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage at Rothschild
Join us for another impressive episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Laurent Haziza, the former Global Partner, Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage and Managing Director at Rothschild. Laurent has an MSc from LSE in International Relations, MSc from Universite Paris Dauphine in Monetary Economics and BA from Sciences Po in Political Science and Government.
Recorded in February 2022.
Aug 23, 2022 • 21min
Arjun Nagarkatti - Head of the International Private Bank, Americas at Deutsche Bank
Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Arjun Nagarkatti, the Head of the International Private Bank, Americas at Deutsche Bank. Prior to his current role, he was the Global Head of Lending at Deutsche Bank. He is also currently a Board Member for the Organisation for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM) and attended the LSE where he has a Masters in Management and Regulation of Risk.
Recorded in June 2022.
