Ram Ahluwalia

Lumida Wealth : Non-Consensus Invest Beyond the Ordinary

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Thought provoking conversations with world class leaders in business and investing. Where are the overlooked opportunities? How are hard decisions made? What makes a great investor? Host: Ram Ahluwalia, CEO Lumida WealthFrequency: WeeklyRun time : 60 mins per episodePrevious Guests: Frank Rotman (CIO, QED Investors), Marc Weill (Partner, Two Sigma Ventures), Doug Cifu (CEO, Virtu Financial)

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Ram Ahluwalia

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

NCI: Printing money in global markets w/ Alex Kruger 01.04.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non-Consensus Investing with Ram Ahluwalia 00:38 Introducing Alex Kruger: A Deep Dive into Non-Consensus Thinking 01:45 The Misconception of Recession Predictions and Economic Realities 03:34 Navigating the Economic Cycle: Recession, Recovery, and Risks Ahead 04:21 The Fed's Strategy: Rate Cuts, Inflation, and Market Dynamics 07:16 Exploring the Impact of Immigration and Banking I...

NCI: Non-Consensus VC - Learning from 1800+ Deals w/ Dave Lambert 29.03.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non-Consensus Investing 00:39 Introducing RightSide Capital's Unique Investment Approach 01:11 The Power of Ultra Diversification and Pre-VC Stage Focus 02:26 Unpacking RightSide's Investment Criteria and Process 06:55 The Entrepreneur's Perspective: Why Choose RightSide Capital? 17:21 Exploring the Accelerator Dynamic and Deal Sourcing 26:58 The Impact of QSBS and Tax Benefits on...

WOYM: Nvidia 2024 GTC De-Brief & Highlights Reel 27.03.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non-Consensus Investing 00:29 Deep Dive into NVIDIA GTC Conference Highlights 01:01 Exploring the Future of AI and Semiconductors 01:23 NVIDIA's Vision: A New Industrial Revolution 02:25 The Power of GPUs and the Semiconductor CapEx Receiver Thesis 03:32 NVIDIA vs. Cloud AI Companies: A Battle of Visions 04:42 Introducing the Hopper GPU: A Leap in Computing Power 06:21 Moore's Law...

NCI: Cyber Wars 2024: Sovereign AI, Crypto & Cybersecurity 23.03.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non-Consensus Investing 00:27 Diving Deep with Dr. Adel: AI, Crypto, and the Future of Investing 01:15 The AI Gold Rush: Who Captures the Value? 02:27 The Paradigm Shift in AI: From GPUs to CPUs 09:22 Exploring the Dotcom Era vs. AI Innovation Today 13:14 The Future of AI: From Personal Assistants to Sovereign Use Cases 19:21 AI and Crypto: A New Frontier for Innovation 23:42 The...

NCI: Bitcoin's Historic High and the Future of Digital Assets w/ Andrew Keys, Sebastian Purcell and Ash Bennington of Real Vision podcast 21.03.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non Consensus Investing 00:31 Bitcoin's Historic High: A New Era for Crypto 02:01 Investor Perspectives: Navigating the Crypto Rally 04:22 Ethereum's Evolution: Upgrades and ETF Speculations 07:07 The Impact of ETFs on Crypto Markets 17:56 Exploring the Role of Digital Assets in Diversification 20:04 The Future of Ethereum: Eigenlayer and Market Dynamics 30:53 Tactical Considerati...

NCI: Investing as Surfing: YC, AI & Crypto w/ David Nikzad 19.03.2024

00:00 Welcome to Non-Consensus Investing 00:28 Spotlight on David Nikzad: From Club Promoter to Venture Capitalist 02:54 Surfing the Waves of Investment: A Unique Perspective 09:31 Exploring the Crypto Bull Run and Its Future 16:46 The Evolution of Digital Assets and Banking 19:31 The Global Crypto Landscape: Insights from the UAE 29:33 AI and the Future: Insights and Predictions 34:56 Exploring t...

NCI: Finding Alpha in the 2024 AI Chip Wars w/ Dan Nystedt 05.03.2024

00:00 Introduction to Non-Consensus Investing 00:29 Guest Introduction: Dan Nystedt 01:25 Discussion on Semiconductors 04:51 Insights on Foundry Wars 08:02 Impact of Geopolitics on Semiconductor Industry 08:43 Exploring the Role of Hyperscalers in Semiconductor Industry 12:21 Understanding the Semiconductor Supply Chain 14:25 Future of Semiconductor Industry 36:06 The Race to Speed Up AI Computing...

NCI: How to Grow Human Capital with Superbowl Athlete Chris Thomas 27.02.2024

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:54 The Super Bowl Experience 03:42 Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks 05:19 The Power of Visualization 07:39 The Impact of Formative Experiences 12:38 The Path to the NFL 20:59 Overcoming Obstacles and Perseverance 24:33 The Power of Mindset and Self-Belief 25:42 The Final Stretch to the NFL 37:20 The Struggle of Being an Underdog 38:19 The Unexpected Turn of Even...

NCI: Hollywood: Behind the Scenes from the Producer of the Founder 17.02.2024

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:35 The Art of Storytelling in Film 02:53 The Role of a Producer 03:13 The Vision and Reality of Film Making 12:31 The Economics of Movie Making 27:53 The Challenges and Rewards of FilmMaking 33:42 Breaking into Hollywood 33:52 Childhood Memories and Love for Movies 34:33 Journey to Becoming an Actor 35:09 Turning Point: From Acting to Studying Theater 3...

NCI: The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing societies, inflation & investment trends with authors Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan 28.01.2024

00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing 00:27 Discussion with the Author of The Great Demographic Reversal 01:08 Understanding the Impact of Demographic Changes 01:44 Deep Dive into the Demographic Shifts of the Past 30 Years 03:14 The Impact of China's Population Decline 06:39 The Future of Inflation and Interest Rates 08:18 The Role of Central Banks in Managing Inflation 09:30 The Implicat...

NCI: Ryan Selkis on Crypto: Vivek, Crypto Trends, PAC, ETF Wars, DAOs, Theses 26.01.2024

00:00 Introduction to Non Consensus Investing 00:29 Interview with Ryan Selkis, CEO of Masari 00:56 Discussion on Vivek and Crypto Politics 02:43 Insights on Crypto Regulations and Policies 04:01 Understanding the Dynamics of Crypto Market 10:33 Exploring the Future of Ethereum 15:10 The Intersection of Traditional Finance and Crypto 20:28 The Potential of Tokenization in Crypto 27:12 The Role of...

NCI: FinTech Venture in 2024 & AI Trends with Frank Rotman, QED, Marc W. Two Sigma, & Simon Taylor, 11FS 24.01.2024

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Discussion on Fintech Trends 00:47 Guest Introduction and Background 01:23 Outlook for Fintech 05:00 Fintech in the International Market 07:32 Fintech in the U.S. Market 10:52 Tokenization in Fintech 13:51 Blockchain and Trust Issues 27:53 Fintech and AI 30:15 Fintech in the Future 38:34 The Competitive Landscape in Payment Space 40:02 Differentiation in the Pa...

NCI: What are the Big Consumer Trends to Stay on Top Of with Biota Macdonald, Mintel 22.01.2024

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:28 Guest Introduction and Background 00:42 Discussion on Consumer Trends and Investment Success 03:13 Exploring Generational Observations 04:08 Impact of Parenthood Trends on Investments 05:40 The Great Wealth Transfer and Crypto Ownership 07:08 Exploring Spending Trends and Luxury 14:51 The Role of Social Media in Consumer Trends 25:10 The Paradox of Younger Gene...

NCI: Awakening the Dragon: China Consumer trends & the next big bets with Timothy Chen, MSA Novo 18.01.2024

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:35 Guest Introduction: Tim from CVA Funds 01:06 Discussion on Investment Opportunities in China 01:55 Introduction to CVA Funds 04:22 Challenges and Opportunities in China's Market 05:39 Understanding the Dynamics of China's Banking Sector 06:30 Demographic Challenges in China 09:08 The Housing Crisis in China 12:52 The Rise of Domestic Brands in China 16:55 Explo...

NCI: AI Chip Wars: LPUs, TPUs & GPUs w/ Jonathan Ross, Founder Groq 17.01.2024

00:28 Introduction and Guest Background 00:35 The Genesis of Grok and AI Development 01:36 Live Demonstration of Grok's AI 02:53 Discussion on AI Performance and Comparison 03:50 Introduction to Grok's Business Model 05:38 Deep Dive into Grok's Chip Technology 07:16 Understanding the CPU, GPU, TPU, and LPU 17:19 The Journey of Building a Chip 18:60 Grok's Business Strategy and Future Plans 32:44 D...

NCI: Beyond 2023: Bonds, rates and real estate w/ Skyler Weinand, Founder Regan Capital 14.01.2024

00:01 Introduction and Background 00:59 Skylar's Journey in the Bond Market 02:18 Post 2008 Crisis and the Rise of Cryptocurrency 03:10 The Impact of Banks and Insurance Companies on the Market 04:10 The Aftermath of the Crisis and the Rise of Global Macro 05:08 The Shift from Sell Side to Buy Side 05:39 The Role of Regan Capital in the Market 08:56 The Current State of the Housing Market 09:35 Th...

NCI: Crypto meets Macro: BTC, ETH, ETF, Decentralization w/ Jim Bianco and Ash Bennington 13.01.2024

00:31 Current Market Overview 00:38 Discussion on Interest Rates and Market Impact 02:22 Insights on the Economy and Market Trends 04:11 Impact of Interest Rates on Tech Stocks 04:35 The Nexus Between Macro and Crypto 04:54 The Potential of Bitcoin ETF 06:14 The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto Market 14:30 The State of Tech Stocks and Market Divergence 22:18 The Ethereum Ecosystem and DeFi 29:20 The...

WOYM: SBF and FTX Trial: Insights and Analysis 12.01.2024

00:27 Meet the Hosts and Guests 01:03 Inside the Courtroom: The SBF Trial 01:46 The Press Perspective: Covering the Trial 02:40 The Public's View: Overflow Room Experiences 08:04 Witness Testimonies: Emotional Angles 08:33 The Verdict: Reactions and Reflections 32:43 Post-Trial Analysis: Media and Objectivity 40:12 Looking Forward: Sentencing and Beyond 43:59 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Farewel...

NCI: Kyle's Journey & the Solana story w/ Kyle Samani, Founder Multicoin Capital 11.01.2024

0:00 - Introduction 1:00 – Kyle’s background & Studying finance at NYU 4:20 - Starting MultiCoin fund in 2017 6:01 - Kyle's journey to discovering Ethereum 15:01 – Discovering Solana 18:05 – Idea generation and research routines 21:00 – Multicoin’s CIO Process 27:35 - Qualities Kyle looks for in founders 37:40 – Managing volatility & future of Solana 46:00 - Differentiation between Solana and Ethe...

NCI: US vs China: AI, Biotech, Nuclear, Tokenization & CRE w/ Angelo Robles, Founder @familyoffice 10.01.2024

0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Is the U.S. in decline? Factors that contribute to national strength. 5:00 - Challenges with political cohesion and debt levels in the U.S. 8:00 - The importance of the rule of law and military strength. 12:00 - Assimilating immigrants into American culture. 15:00 - The value of tolerance and free speech on college campuses. 20:00 - Entrepreneurial culture in the U.S. ve...

NCI: AI & Silicon Wars, CHIPS & Crypto w/ Dylan Patel, Founder Semianalysis & Meltem Demirors 09.01.2024

0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Crypto's impact on hardware pricing 2:38 - Cloud vertical integration and power dynamics 5:09 - Nvidia's competitive advantage 8:01 - Broadcom's earnings from Google TPU orders 11:29 - Vertical integration dynamics 12:16 - ARM IPO and pricing 19:25 - Capital cycles and AI investment 22:30 - Chips Act and subsidies 27:01 - AI "head fakes" 30:10 - Geopolitics and supply ch...

NCI: Bitcoin ETF: Sell The News, Buy The Dip, Or On To New Highs? 05.01.2024

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:22 Bitcoin ETF Debate 01:45 Guest Insights on Bitcoin Metrics 03:31 Discussion on Bitcoin ETF Rejection Report 05:56 Bitcoin's Impact on Wall Street 07:37 Bitcoin ETF and Market Expansion 09:29 Bitcoin ETF and Trading Behavior 21:23 Bitcoin ETF and Miner Selling 24:07 Bitcoin ETF and Volatility 26:46 Bitcoin ETF and Macro Factors 31:39 Discussing Marke...

NCI: Inside High-Frequency Trading: Myths, Market Making, Digital Assets & leadership w/ Doug Cifu, CEO Virtu Financial 16.12.2023

0:00 - Introduction 2:54 - Discussion of SEC legal matter 6:54 - Regulation by enforcement in digital assets 12:54 - Did Gensler make a "left turn"? Speculation on political influences 15:34 - Overall arc of market execution over the years 22:44 - Misconception around market-making 23:04 - Explaining market making and "infinite liquidity" 28:44 - Flash Boys book and misconceptions about HFT 31:24...

NCI: Permissionless Insights: Crypto Billionaires, Wallets as a service & Crypto ETFs with Tom, Felipe & Ishan 10.12.2023

Timestamps:   00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:27 Unveiling the Panelists 00:57 Discussion on Digital Assets and Market Trends 02:46 Insights from the Permissionless Conference 03:10 The Future of NFTs and Digital Assets 06:46 The Role of Institutions in Crypto 07:15 The Impact of Regulatory Constraints 07:42 Market Sentiment and Future Predictions 15:39 The Convergence of Blockchain Technologie...

NCI: Venture investing masterclass & future of fintech with Frank Rotman CIO, QED Investors 09.12.2023

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:29 Getting to Know the Guest: Frank Rotman 04:16 Frank's Journey and Lessons from Capital One 10:50 Building Trust and Relationships in Business 15:11 Understanding the Role of a Venture Capitalist 19:38 The Art of Delivering Bad News to Founders 24:22 The Importance of Founder-Market Fit 29:30 The Role of a Chief Investment Officer in Ventu...

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