The AYU Family Office Podcast

While headlines fixate on regional instability, the UAE keeps doing something remarkable: growing. In this episode of the AYU Family Office Podcast, we sit down with Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners , an executive headhunter who places elite talent inside the Gulf's family offices, to understand why capital, people, and ambition keep flowing toward the Emirates even as the map around t...

Most people in the family office world broaden over time. Everett Kamin went the other way. After nearly 30 years in healthcare, he's only sharpened his focus, and in this episode he explains why. As Healthcare Investment Director at Gemini Capital Partners and CIO at the Silverstein Family Office Dream Foundation, he sits at the center of one of the most specialised theses we've featured. His pat...

In this episode we spoke with Richard Roberts, founder and CEO of MITMARK Group and Neaman Services. Not only is this another fascinating founder story but also a compelling insight into the world private security services and how they operate and provide a service becoming increasingly essential to the Family Office community. MITMARK provides the only full-spectrum resilience solution designed f...

In this episode, we were joined by George Ralph, a long-standing AYU member and a globally experienced technology leader with over two decades of expertise across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and financial services. George shared his perspective on cybersecurity and risk management in family offices, drawing on a career that has seen him successfully scale MSP, MSSP, and SaaS businesses internat...

In this episode we are joined by Mike Muniz, founder of Canoe Intelligence and long standing partner of AYU. On top of secondaries market and funding rounds, Gus and Mike delve into the issue of post investment data extraction and how automating this process was inspired from Canoe's SFO origins. We love a founder story and hearing the strategy behind a product that is truly an industry game chang...

In this episode we run down our recent Family Office Summit held in London. Gus and Lucy talk through the highlights, insights and contributions from our list of esteemed panelists. The AYU Family Office Summit returns to London in Autumn next year and  Gstaad in March , immediately followed by the annual AYU Ski trip, not to be missed! This episode is sponsored by  Canoe Intelligence . Canoe is o...

Earlier this year, we sat down with Julia Rees Toader, founder of PrinCap, for one of our most engaging conversations yet. A true powerhouse in portfolio construction, Julia shared sharp insights on tokenisation, real-world assets, and the growing role of AI across the alternatives landscape. The conversation was so compelling we barely scratched the surface - stay tuned for a follow-up, as we cou...

In this episode we run down our recent Family Office Summit held in London. Gus and Lucy talk through the highlights, insights and contributions from our list of esteemed panelists. The AYU Family Office Summit returns to London in Autumn next year and Gstaad in March 2026 immediately followed by the annual AYU Ski trip, not to be missed! This episode is sponsored by  Canoe Intelligence . Canoe is...

In this episode we delved into the fascinating topic of the next gen wealth transfer and how raising the next wave of financial stewards as resilient, grounded individuals is both complex and utterly essential. Our guest, Jess McGawley founded Dallington , an organisation who guide teenagers, young adults, and their parents from highly successful families through the complex transition from adoles...

In this fascinating episode we chat to Harrison Lance, Senior Trade & Investment Officer for UK DBT and National Lead of Asset Management & Family Offices for the British Government. We talked US FO appetite in UK investments and how the DBT are paving the way for UK based co-investing opportunities.  This episode is sponsored by Canoe Intelligence. Canoe is on a mission is to unlock effic...

In this episode we chatted with India Woolridge of Catalyst. India started Catalyst, a consultancy founded on the premise that brand is one of the most under-leveraged assets in many companies. As such, Catalyst helps clients crystallise their brand and define exactly what makes them different through transformative strategies underpinned by innovative research. Most recently, she founded Catalyst...

In this episode we are joined by Chris Wheatley, advisor to Next Gen Single Family Offices. We discussed the intricacies and pitfalls to avoid in the great wealth transfer. We cover asset allocation, due diligence, family dynamics and how co-investing opportunities can change the game for family offices. This episode is sponsored by Canoe Intelligence. Canoe is on a mission is to unlock efficienci...

In this episode of we sit down with Christine van der Mescht, Strategic Relationship Manager at RisCura . Christine shares her insights on the evolving world of investments for family offices. She highlights the growing importance of personal relationships in building trust - an essential foundation for family offices engaging in coinvestment opportunities.

In this episode of we sit down with Christine van der Mescht, Strategic Relationship Manager at RisCura. Christine shares her insights on the evolving world of investments for family offices. She highlights the growing importance of personal relationships in building trust - an essential foundation for family offices engaging in coinvestment opportunities.

In this episode we are joined by John King, Director of External Relations, The Institute for Economic Affairs. John is a fascinating, fluent speaker on economic affairs. Following a successful career in private equity has now rejoined the IEA after beginning his career as an intern there. We loved hearing more about the genesis of the free market movement and the IEA's non partisan, pro growth mi...

In this episode we are joined by Matthias Knab of Opalesque and Horizon, an internationally recognised expert on hedge funds, alternatives and family offices. Matthias bravely took a stand against fake family offices and recounts his crusade into exposing one of the most extreme cases the industry has seen. From false identities and planted representatives to a self proclaimed knighthood and a Van...

A fascinating chat with our long term friend and collaborator Sam Copley. Sam joins us with the most interesting career history leading to his current position with Ness Investment Advisors, a european single family office. We talk spotting fake family offices and how leveraging relationships in this space is our most significant tool, which lead directly to the inception of Family Office Social a...

A fascinating chat with our long term friend and collaborator Sam Copley. Sam joins us with the most interesting career history leading to his current position with Ness Investment Advisors, a european single family office. We talk spotting fake family offices and how leveraging relationships in this space is our most significant tool, which lead directly to the inception of Family Office Social a...

This week we were joined by Paul Westall , co-founder of Agreus. Agreus Group is a full-service resources and recruitment consultancy dedicated to working exclusively with Family Offices throughout the World. Paul gave us a fascinating insight into accessing and retaining top talent for Family Offices today, along with guidance for professionals looking to work in this elite industry. Check out th...

This week we were joined by Paul Westall , co-founder of Agreus. Agreus Group is a full-service resources and recruitment consultancy dedicated to working exclusively with Family Offices throughout the World. Paul gave us a fascinating insight into accessing and retaining top talent for Family Offices today, along with guidance for professionals looking to work in this elite industry. Check out th...

Episode 2 of the AYU Family Office Podcast is here. This time we sat down with Felicia Andjel of the Mittal Family Office, meeting in Mayfair, London, for a conversation about the parts of family office work that rarely get talked about. Felicia walks us through what it takes to manage a family's non-return holdings, the assets and responsibilities that aren't measured in IRR but matter ju...

For episode 2 of The Family Office Podcast we sat down with Felicia Andjel of The Mittal Family Office. This was a fascinating discussion delving into the multifaceted nature of working for a family office where adaptability is key. Full episode is out tomorrow!

Not every finance career starts on the front line. William Davies spent five years as an officer in the Light Dragoons, completing two operational tours of Afghanistan, before turning to the world of private wealth. In this episode he joins us to talk about that journey and what it taught him about trust, discipline, and looking after clients. William built his financial career at JPMorgan, Credit...

Episode 1 of the  AYU  Family Office Podcast is coming! Keep you eyes peeled for our first of many in-depths chats, exploring everything family office. William Davies  - CEO of MFO  Ptarmigan Capital Ltd  joined us in Mayfair, London, for our inaugural recording and we loved getting to know him in more depth. If you're interested in family offices in any way shape or form, this podcast is for you!