Damini M

Unfiltered Investments

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Unfiltered Investments is a digital platform and podcast that breaks down the world of investing into clear, relatable, and unfiltered content. We simplify the concepts no one teaches, from how investing works to what actually drives returns, so you can make smarter financial moves without needing a finance degree. Whether you’re just getting started or want to deepen your understanding, we create content that’s straightforward, jargon-free, and actually enjoyable to consume. Think: real talk about money, wealth-building, and the systems behind them, minus the gatekeeping.

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Damini M

Episodes

Ep 8: Understanding Private Credit: A Complete Guide to the Asset Class | ft. Omar AlYawer 22.03.2026 1:38:26

Most people have never heard of private credit. The people who have? They're sleeping well at night. In this episode of Unfiltered Investments, we sit down with Omar AlYawer — 26 years in global finance, Co-Founder of Roya Capital, and one of the most experienced private credit operators in the GCC. From trading tech stocks in Miami at 18 to building one of the region's most respected credit platf...

Ep. 7: Women in Finance + Building Portfolios: Asset Allocation, Alpha & Markets | Mehvish Ayub, CFA 13.01.2026 1:09:37

In this episode of Unfiltered Investments, we sit down with Mehvish Ayub, CFA, Board Member at CFA Society Emirates and Investment Strategist for over 20+ years, to break down how serious portfolio construction actually works. We go beyond “hot stocks” and headlines to discuss what truly drives long-term outcomes: asset allocation, governance, disciplined rebalancing, and how investors should thin...

Ep. 6: Inside India’s Next Decade of Growth | Arun Chulani on Value Investing 11.12.2025 1:15:24

In this episode of Unfiltered Investments, we sit down with Arun Chulani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-chulani-680b338/) , Partner at First Water Capital, to decode one of the world’s most fascinating markets: Indian equities. With decades of experience across auditing, treasury, corporate finance, private equity, and now public markets, Arun brings a rare 360-degree perspective on how to find...

Ep. 5: Inside UAE Family Offices: How They Think, Operate & Make Decisions | With Obediah Ayton 18.11.2025 1:24:57

In this episode, we sit down with Obediah Ayton, a leading figure in the Middle East’s investment and family office landscape, to unpack the realities of how family offices operate in the UAE. From the difference between family offices and family holdings to the nuances of communication, governance, and deal flow, Obediah shares insider perspectives you rarely hear publicly.🔑 What we cover in thi...

Ep.4: Inside Fundraising: Secrets from Private Markets with James Varela (Rede Partners) 15.11.2025 1:32:51

In this episode, we sit down with James Varela, Partner at Rede Partners, to dive deep into the world of private markets fundraising. From the challenges GPs face today to how LPs really think, James shares insider perspectives on what drives successful fundraising across Europe, the MENA region, and beyond.🔑 What we cover in this episode:How fundraising culture and LP behavior differ across regi...

Ep. 3 - Inside the Mind of a Founder: Antoine Bruna on Startups, Fundraising & VC Reality 15.11.2025 1:06:54

In Episode 3 of Unfiltered Investments, I sit down with Antoine Bruna, Co-Founder of CapQuest, a Dubai-based platform simplifying equity management, SAFE conversions, and ESOPs for startups and investors across the MENA region. From starting his career at 19 during the 2008 crisis to building multiple ventures (including ArrowFin Consulting and Repeat App), Antoine shares his journey through audit...

Ep.2 - How Small Actions Create Big Careers ft. Eric Sim (Ex-UBS MD) | Unfiltered Investments 11.11.2025 17:21

🎙️ About This EpisodeIn this episode of Unfiltered Investments, host Damini Mulchandani sits down with Eric Sim, former UBS Managing Director turned author, keynote speaker, and educator. Eric shares his fascinating journey — from being rejected by Princeton for a PhD to building a portfolio career that blends finance, teaching, writing, and public speaking. He reveals why having multiple identiti...

Ep.1: Building Trust, Wealth & The Future of Investments in MENA with William Tohmé & Damini M 11.11.2025 1:06:21

Welcome to the first episode of Unfiltered Investments 🎙️, a podcast where we simplify the world of alternative investments and speak directly with the leaders shaping the industry. In this episode, we sit down with Mr. William Tohmé, CEO & President of CFA Society Emirates, to explore:- His personal journey from Lebanon during the civil war to leading finance in the UAE- The differences betwe...