FundSeeder Rise Podcast

In this episode of FundSeeder RISE, host Emanuel Balarie sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and business leader Scott Ford. Scott shares the principles that have guided him through building major businesses, leading public companies, creating innovative investment strategies, and investing in communities around the world. From his upbringing in Arkansas and mentorship from the Stevens family t...

n this episode of FundSeeder Ride, Emanuel Balarie sits down with Esther Goodman, a veteran of the alternative investment industry with more than four decades of experience spanning Commodities Corp, Kenmar, and the founding of Conyers Group. Esther shares invaluable insights into what separates successful traders from successful asset management entrepreneurs. From operational infrastructure and...

Description: What does it actually take to build trust with investors? In this episode of FundSeeder Rise, Trent May shares his journey from early fascination with markets to launching an emerging manager platform and eventually transitioning into the family office world. The conversation explores the realities of institutional investing, risk management, emerging managers, and why the best invest...

In this episode, Emanuel Balarie sits down with Alvin Fan, CEO of OPIM to shed light on the unique dynamics of capital raising in the Asian ecosystem. Alvin offers a seasoned perspective on navigating Asian family offices, regional differences, and strategies for emerging managers looking to succeed across Asia and beyond. Key insights include: The evolving landscape of Asian family offices and th...

In this FundSeeder Rise interview, David Saunders—founder of K2 Advisors—shares his journey from Wall Street trader to building one of the most successful fund of funds platforms in the industry. Drawing on his experience at Tiger Management under Julian Robertson, Saunders breaks down what truly drives success in markets today. He explores why integrity is a non-negotiable trait in trading, how m...

What if your biggest trading mistakes were actually your greatest edge? In this episode of FundSeeder Rise, Emanuel Balarie sits down with renowned trading psychologist Dr. Brett Steenbarger to uncover how elite traders turn setbacks into fuel for growth. This conversation goes beyond strategies and dives into the mindset shifts that separate consistent performers from those who struggle. From han...

What are institutional allocators really looking for when they decide to back a trader? In this episode of FundSeeder Rise, host Emanuel Balarie sits down with Neal Berger—founder of Eagle's View Capital Management—to unpack the mindset behind capital allocation after 36 years in the markets. From early inspiration sparked by Wall Street to learning alongside Izzy Englander, Neal shares how his pe...

n this episode of the FundSeeder Rise Podcast, Emanuel Balarie sits down with Jack Schwager, the legendary author behind the Market Wizards series. Schwager shares decades of insight from interviewing the world’s top traders—breaking down what truly separates those who succeed from those who fail. This conversation goes beyond strategies, diving deep into mindset, psychology, and the realities of...

The conversation with Peter Brandt covers the journey of a trader, the importance of mentorship, tradition and humility in trading, lessons in risk management, the craft of trading, joining Commodities Corp, the trader evaluation program, and habits for new traders. Key takeaways include the significance of a long-term perspective, the role of risk management, the impact of mentorship, and the min...

In this episode of FundSeeder Rise, Emanuel Balarie sits down with John McAuley to explore one of the most important but least understood drivers of elite performance: how top traders process uncertainty. The conversation draws powerful parallels between elite athletes and high-performing traders — two worlds where success depends on making decisions under pressure, managing discomfort, and perfor...

In this episode of FundSeeder Rise, Emanuel Balarie sits down with Thomas Peterffy, founder of Interactive Brokers and one of the true pioneers of modern electronic trading. Thomas shares the thinking, discipline, and long-term decision-making that shaped his journey from early programming innovation to building one of the most important trading infrastructures in the world. This conversation refl...

In this episode of the FundSeeder Rise Podcast, Emanuel Balarie sits down with Neil Ramsey to discuss what separates promising traders from those who build long and successful careers in the markets. Drawing on decades of experience as both a trader and allocator, Neil shares insights on risk management, trader psychology, and the qualities he looks for when backing traders with outside capital. T...