BodhiBrew

What rules separate elite investors from the rest? In today’s episode, we explore the habits, disciplines, and decision-making frameworks that shape high-performing investment professionals. Drawing on years of experience in investment coaching, Lawrence Evans unpacks how elite investors build the rules, self-awareness, and discipline needed to make better decisions over time. Pierre-Philippe Ste-...

How does one build a pension plan in the middle of a global crisis? The story of the University Pension Plan of Ontario (UPP) is one of resilience, collaboration, and long-term thinking. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, UPP brought together major university pension plans to create a scalable and sustainable solution for Ontario. In today’s episode, Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Ranjan Bhaduri, is...

How do you protect a portfolio from catastrophic losses while positioning it to capitalize on market chaos? In today’s episode, we explore the reality of extreme events, those moments when fortunes are made or lost, and why ignoring tail risk can threaten long-term survival. In today’s episode, Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Pierre-Philippe Sainte-Marie, Managing Director of...

From the stage to the airwaves, creativity drives connection and change. In today’s episode, we explore music, storytelling, and the evolving industry with Young the Giant’s Sameer Gadhia. In this episode of BodhiBrew, Bodhi’s Creative Director, Confidy Kong, is joined by Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of Young the Giant and host of SiriusXM’s Point of Origin. A songwriter, recording artist, radio per...

In fast-moving markets, short-term strategies demand long-term vision. In today’s episode, we dive into systematic trading, innovation, and culture with Crabel Capital Management’s Michael Pomada and Bodhi’s Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri. In this episode of BodhiBrew, Bodhi’s CEO, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Michael Pomada, President and CEO of Crabel Capital Management. With more than 17 years at Crabe...

From Special Operations to investment boardrooms, the principles of world-class leadership remain the same. In today’s episode, we dive into resilience, teamwork, and innovation through the lens of an elite warrior’s perspective. In this episode, Bodhi’s Pierre-Philippe Ste-Marie is joined by Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Andrew Sullivan, Founder & CEO of Community First Project, and John Soukas, CEO...

What does it take to maintain relevance and thrive in a constantly evolving financial landscape? In today’s episode, we explore the importance of adaptation, innovation, and culture in shaping a firm’s long-term success. Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Kevin Cole, CEO and CIO of Campbell & Company. With a career spanning over two decades in systematic investing, Kevin...

How do pension funds balance long-term security with short-term challenges? In today’s episode, we explore the role of leadership, culture, and innovation in navigating the complexities of managing retirement assets for healthcare workers. In this very special episode of BodhiBrew, Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Jim Keohane, former CEO of the Healthcare of Ontario Pensio...

What does it take to build a world-class pension system and sustain its success over decades? In today’s episode, we delve into the creation of the Maple Model and the principles of governance, leadership, and innovation that have defined the Canadian pension industry. Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Claude Lamoureux, former President and CEO of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension...

What role does culture play in driving investment success? In today’s episode, we explore the often overlooked, yet critical factor, of organizational culture and its impact on investment management and decision-making. Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Dave Finstad, former visiting researcher at Bodhi Research Group and an investment management veteran with 30 years of exp...

Are managed account platforms the key to unlocking better governance and performance in pension and sovereign wealth funds? As financial markets evolve, institutions seek ways to balance control, transparency, and returns in their alternative investment strategies. In today’s episode, Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by François Rivard, CEO of Innocap Investment Management. Toget...

How much profit can hedge funds realistically extract from financial markets? In today’s episode, we explore the challenges of managing large pools of capital and whether there’s a natural cap on the dollar profit a fund can generate. As funds scale, the competition gets fiercer, transaction costs rise, and managers face growing pressure to maintain performance. Bodhi's Operational Advisor, Matt T...

In a fast-evolving world of financial markets, staying ahead requires more than just skill—it requires insight and the desire to challenge the status quo. In today’s episode, Bodhi's Founder and CEO, Ranjan Bhaduri, is joined by Dr. Anne-Sophie van Royen, Chief Investment Officer of Quantitative Strategies at Asset Management One. Together, they explore the challenges women face in quantitative fi...

What do major geo-economical events like the COVID-19 Global Pandemic have in common with an everyday increase in interest rates? Everyone agrees that it's better to be overprepared than underprepared. The world is full of uncertainty, whether that be for the better or worse, it creates difficulties when the success of our portfolios is dependent on how well we can predict the future. In today's e...

In this episode, Bodhi's very own Creative Director, Confidy Kong, is joined by Nan DasGupta, Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group. As the Canadian Head of People and Organization Practice at BCG, Nan DasGupta lends her expertise to answer various questions about a relevant topic in the business world, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Join them as they take you th...

In this episode, Dr. Davide Sabatini is joined by Bodhi CEO, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri. Join them as they unravel the intricacies of managed account platforms, uncovering the hidden potential for alpha generation in your investment strategy. Discover how these platforms offer a gateway to untapped opportunities, providing invaluable insights into optimizing your investment portfolio. From deciphering the...

In this episode, Dr. Davide Sabatini is joined by Bodhi's very own Visiting Researcher, Dr. Niall Whelan. Together, they'll be exploring the world of upcoming and exciting world of quantum computing. Is your data as safe as you think? How close are we to having a super computer in every household? And of course, what does this growing side of tech mean for the finance industry? All of these questi...

In this episode, Pierre-Philippe Ste-Marie is joined by Co-founder, CEO and CIO of Castlefield Associates, Chris Schindler. Together, they'll be exploring the world of Systematic Investing, showing you how to reduce risk while keeping the same return, how to properly utilize your portfolio managers, and many more useful insights to deepen your understanding of the dynamic world of systematic inves...

Welcome to BodhiBrew, your morning dose of intellectual exploration and enlightenment in the burning topics of big business and investment! In our inaugural episode, Dr. Ranjan Bhaduri and Pierre-Philippe Ste-Marie introduce you to Bodhi Research Group by exploring past projects, industry insights, and the types of exciting work Bodhi does. Join us as we also dive into properly balanced portfolio...