Masters of Risk

In this episode of Masters of Risk , host Stewart Webster sits down with Karan Sood, Co-Founder and CEO of Vest, to challenge one of the most widely accepted principles in investing: diversification. Karan introduces the concept of "outcomes-based investing" and explains how Vest is leveraging derivatives to engineer defined outcome ETFs—investment strategies that explicitly shape risk and return...

In this episode of Masters of Risk , host Stewart Webster sits down with Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay AI, to unpack one of the most critical and underexamined risks in modern finance: algorithmic bias. As artificial intelligence becomes central to everything from lending decisions to fraud detection, Kareem explains why the promise of "objective" algorithms often falls short—and how h...

In this episode of Masters of Risk , host Stewart Webster sits down with Chrystina Howard, ERM leader for the Complex Risk Practice at HUB International, to explore how enterprise risk management is transforming in an era defined by volatility, interdependence, and systemic shocks. Chrystina brings decades of experience at the intersection of insurance, strategy, and complex risk, helping organiza...

In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Ali Hassan, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Perceptive Capital, to dissect the accelerating institutional movement into digital assets. Ali reflects on the early misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin and crypto and shares how risk frameworks have evolved as the market matures, infrastructure hardens, and regulatory uncerta...

Kicking off Season 4 of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with risk expert Michelle Sartain, President, Marsh US and Canada, for a deep dive into the volatile U.S. risk landscape They explore the top threats identified by business leaders, including economic uncertainty, declining workforce health, the rapid spread of misinformation, the dual-edged sword of Artificial Intelligence, a...

In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster engages with Michael Brawer, the CEO of Transparency Analytics. With a wealth of experience in executive positions within the financial services industry, Michael has leveraged his insights to establish his own firm. Stewart explores the motivations behind Michael's entrepreneurial journey, the risks he has faced, and the challenges of raisi...

In this episode of "Masters of Risk" host Stewart Webster engages in the second part of a compelling conversation with Wish Bakshi, Founder & AI Systems Engineer of AQ Energy . In this two-part episode they have an in-depth conversation about AI data centers, digital infrastructure, the complex energy systems behind them in a world where the demand is high and the risks are increasing. Wish gives...

In this episode of "Masters of Risk" host Stewart Webster engages in a two-part compelling conversation with Wish Bakshi, Founder & AI Systems Engineer of  AI Systems in Energy & Power . In this two-part episode they have an indepth conversation about AI data centers, digital infastructure, the complex energy systems behind them in a world where the demand is high and the risks are increasing. Wis...

In this episode of "Masters of Risk," host Stewart Webster engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jonathan Stringfield from Microsoft, who shares his expertise on the dynamic intersection of gaming and advertising. The discussion highlights the evolution of in-game advertising, the diverse demographics of gamers, and the implications of privacy regulations in an increasingly data-driven lan...

Stewart Webster, host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Annabel Thomas, the founder and CEO of Nc'Nean Whisky Distillery. Annabel's story is unique in how she approached building her company, from its name, to how they make whisky, even down to the design of their sustainable glass bottle. Annabel dives into the distilling process, what risks she took in her journey, how she raised funding to sup...

On this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster engages in a riveting conversation with Anatoly Kvitnitsky, CEO & Founder of AI or Not . Anatoly reveals essential strategies for protecting yourself and your business from the rising threats of fraud, deepfakes, and scams fueled by generative AI. As AI increasingly infiltrates our personal and professional lives, learning to distinguish bet...

In this episode, Stewart Webster, our new Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Cameron Dayne, EVP & Managing Director, West Region Sales Team Lead at Zions Capital Markets. With all the volatility in the market, they take a deep dive into how it impacts your business. More S&P Global Content: [Tariffs website] International Trade and Tariffs Insights & News​ Masters of Risk podcast episodes Eva...

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, talks to Nita Kohli, CEO & Founder, Kohli Advisors, and author of Operational Resilience: Beyond the Check Lists. They take a dive deep into resiliency and risks within the financial industry with a pivot into career risks. More S&P Global Content: Revolutionizing Credit Surveillance (Part II): Does Generative AI Live up to the Hype? Data as t...

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk and Alisha Rappaport, Producer and Editor of Masters of Risk sit down to recap all the conversations they had throughout 2024. They discuss some of the key topics and thoughts our guests discussed on the show. This video podcast is a reflection of what was top of mind for these business leaders today.  We also share some of our thoughts as we h...

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom. They dive deep into what Axiom has done for businesses in terms of acquiring legal talent. In this unmissable episode, Catherine shares the background and experience that has brought her to her current role.  More S&P Global Content: A Wealth Manager Enhances It...

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Matthew Reilly, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions at Conning. Yashi and Matt dive deep into the world of investment management for insurance companies. They discuss the increased risk appetite in this industry and find the balance of how much risk to take. Matt shares what is top of mind for business leaders today i...

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Public Market Investments, Franklin Templeton, Rachana Kothare, Principal, Corporate & Business Development Finance, Amazon, and Meredith Beddow, Global Head Market Development, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence. This panel discusses how they have tackled various types of risk...

Our latest guest is Michelle Vincent, CEO of MoFilm.  Michelle sits down with Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, to discuss her journey through the tech space and what risks she took to get to her current role as CEO.  Michelle dives into the mentors that she had along the way and the impacts media played in her career evolvement. In addition, the risk impacts it had on the companies she worked...

Join Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, as she speaks to Nancy Davis the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Quadratic Capital Management, an investment advisory firm focused on convexity strategies. Listen as Nancy takes a deep dive into her company's process and her strategy for success.  You do not want to miss this episode, Nancy is truly an inspiration for entrepreneurs.

Masters of Risk is kicking off 2024 with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton and Co-Author of Undiversified .  Yashi dives into the impact of diversity in the investment space with Katrina and they discuss what has improved over the years, and where we still need to make improvements.  It is a very insightful episode that you do...

For our eighth episode and final for 2023.  Yashi sits down with Henrietta Fore, President and CEO of Holsman International. Henrietta comes to us with an eclectic background from starting her career in her father's steel business to government work, as well as being the Executive Director of UNICEF.  She has sit on many boards and continues to be heavily involved in projects she is deeply passion...

Welcome to our seventh episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with John Kevill, Managing Partner of Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique commercial real estate advisory and investment firm. Yashi and John take a deep dive into the commercial real estate industry and how it has been impacted by today's economy. John shares his 25 years of insights into why businesses are letting go...

Welcome to our sixth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Jennifer Reynolds, CEO of Women's Corporate Directors. Yashi discusses Jennifer's experience in investment management, venture capital, M&A, and her experience on boards. We learn about her impact on women in the boardroom and how she has made major changes in the industries. This episode is empowering and insight...

Welcome to our fifth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Encore Bank, about what is top of mind for him during these economic times.  Yashi dives deep into how Allan got to where he is in his career and what he has learned along the way. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

The Masters of Risk team has been busy working on new guests to feature on our podcast. We are excited to share our next episode with you shortly.  We had the pleasure of speaking with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation Officer at Encore Bank.  He is sharing with us, what is top of his mind.  It's an inspiring conversation that you do not want to miss.  Stay Tuned.