Definitely Uncertain: The Private Wealth Podcast

In the wake of the tragic events of October 7th, the question on everyone’s mind is: What now? How do we move forward? What does the day after look like? We were deeply honored to welcome back Joseph Gitler, founder of Leket Israel and a close friend to the Goldrock family, to share insights on how he and his organization have innovatively restructured to meet Israel’s growing needs in these chall...

In this episode of the Definitely Uncertain Podcast, we speak with Amit Pilowsky from Key1 Capital, an Israeli growth equity fund focused on technology. Amit shares his insights on the rising demand for innovation in defense tech amidst global geopolitical tensions. We discuss the challenges of attracting capital and talent in the defense sector, the evolving relationship between governments and s...

Ophir Zilbiger (Head of Cybersecurity at BDO Israel) helps HNW families and organizations manage their cybersecurity risk. Among other issues, Ophir discusses how HNW families can take a few steps to protect themselves from cybersecurity threats. Based largely on NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) guidelines which provides an array of best practices for cybersecurity: • Identify...

Join us for our latest episode with Rabbi Yehoshua Fass. Josh is the Co-Founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh and has served as the organization’s Executive Director since 2002. We discuss how Nefesh B’Nefesh revolutionized western Aliyah and facilitated the Aliyah of over 80,000 North Americans to Israel. Over the years, the foundation has become a senior partner with multiple leading Israeli governmental M...

Catch our latest episode with leading Citi investment professionals, Jashpal Gulliani and Guillaume Menuet, where we discuss global asset allocation, equity & fixed income markets, portfolio construction in light of geopolitical uncertainty and more. As the global economy has entered a phase of growth and normalization, Citi believes that despite less than ideal market conditions, they see a v...

With increased immigration expectations, it is crucial to understand the complex tax implications for U.S. citizens and stay informed about the significant changes to Israel's tax laws affecting new immigrants and returning citizens. Our latest podcast features @Fred Kahn, Managing Partner & CEO of @Phil Stein & Associates, a premier U.S. tax accounting firm based in Israel. Fred provi...

Beatie Deutsch is the Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. As a mother of five young children, she has learned to apply her training to the real marathon of life. Beatie took up running just seven years ago and is now training as an elite athlete, representing Israel on the international stage. More than anything else, her journey has empowered her to dream big and keep rea...

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the current state of affairs with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the US. After his time in DC, Oren served as a MK and Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office. He has authored several NY Times bestsellers including Six Days of War, Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israel Divide and Power, Faith, and Fantasy and is the founder...

Join us for a fascinating podcast with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former deputy mayor of Jerusalem and co-founder of the UAE-Israel Business Council. Explore her insights on the impact of the current conflict on bilateral relations under the Abraham Accords, her innovative initiatives in Jerusalem's multicultural landscape, and her role as Israel's first special envoy for innovation.

Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel and Professor of Economics at Bar-Ilan University, brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion on budget priorities post-October 7th, and the ramifications of the war on Israel's economy, technology, real estate sectors, and the recent Moody's credit downgrade.

Saul Singer, Co-author of The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, explains how unity of purpose is essential to the health and future of the country.

Join us as we speak with an Alternative Credit Specialist and unravel the complexities of private debt and its implications in today's market. Together, we explore the heightened risks in a high-interest-rate environment, providing valuable insights for investors navigating this dynamic landscape.

The Economist's Tom Easton has a unique lens via which to understand what's happening in the world’s most populous country and the 5th largest economy. During out podcast we discuss India's transition from "Basket Case to Bread Basket", how Synagogue attendance is a great measure of India's openness for business, and how excellence and motivation in education underpins th...

In the wake of the events of October 7th there has been overwhelming desire by individuals to financially support Israel’s civil and defense needs by supporters around the world. As the war continues into its third month, it is critical for major donors and foundations to develop comprehensive, thoughtful and actionable plans for the short, medium and long term needs of those most impacted.  In th...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, Darren speaks to Jason Greenblatt, former White House Envoy to the Middle East and one of the architects of the Abraham Accords.  Jason discusses how October 7th and the Gaza War is impacting Israel’s relationships with its new regional Arab partners, the warming ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia and on regional trade an investment.  They also discuss the...

In the aftermath of the October 7th Massacre, Israeli society is at a war, recovering from a national trauma and at undergoing a period of deep soul searching. On this special episode of the Definitely Uncertain podcast, Darren speaks to Gary Leibler, managing Partner of Shavit Capital in Jerusalem, about the impact of these momentous and tragic events on Israeli society, security and business - w...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ In this episode of the Definitely Uncertain podcast, David has a conversation about the energy markets with Zachary McCarroll, Partner at Apogem Capital. Together, they delve into the workings of the global energy sector. From the transition to renewable energy and the impact of government policies to grid challenge...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ In this episode of Definitely Uncertain, we look at how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the investment industry. Darren has a conversation with Prof. Ronen Feldman, Professor of Data Science at Hebrew University and the founder of ProntoNLP. Together, they explore how sentiment analysis and text mining ca...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ In this episode of the Definitely Uncertain Podcast – David Ram is joined by Andrew Herenstein, a partner at Monarch Alternative Capital, a distressed credit investment manager. Andrew delves into the current market conditions, emphasizing the impact of government policies on interest rates and the complexities of r...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ This is 100th episode of the Definitely Uncertain podcast. And it is a real treat. Darren speaks with Andrew Goldman, CEO of Tsemed Software, and son of the founder of Sage Group PLC, David Goldman. Andrew takes us on his father's journey starting from humble beginnings up to the eventual major success of Sage a...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ In this episode of the Definitely Uncertain, Darren interviews Steven Cress, the head of quantitative strategies at Seeking Alpha. They discuss the basics of quant investing, how it has evolved over time, and how investors can use it as part of their investment strategy. Cress explains how quant investing is used to...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence. But what is really going on? Are the machines going to take all our jobs? Is AI going to give us more leisure time or make us work even harder? On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren is joined by Professor Savvas Papagiannidis, Professor of Innov...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain we go to the farm. Darren sits down with Carter Malloy, CEO and founder of AcreTrader, as they explore the world of farmland investments. They go into various topics around farmland, including personal motivations, market performance evaluation, emerging investor tr...

This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at https://www.goldrockcap.com/ On this week's episode of Definitely Uncertain, Darren sits down with Ida Liu, the Global Head of Citi Private Bank, to explore the pivotal role women play in family leadership positions and succession. They delve into the evolving landscape of family succession planning, discussing potential disruptions and opp...