Money is personal. In fact, perhaps finance and investing talk is typically dry to shield against having real, candid conversations about how money shapes our lives, informs our choices, and even makes us feel about ourselves. In other words, conversations that really matter. At Alto, “You Do You” is a defining principle, not just because it's fun and interesting, but because really — what's the alternative? Entrepreneur, serial investor, and series host Eric Satz founded Alto with the belie ...
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Anthony Scaramucci on Resilience and the Future of Digital Currency
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This episode was originally aired on February 12, 2021. Life isn’t always black and white, and sometimes the gray is controversial. This week’s guest firmly believes in staying true to himself, living by his grandmother’s maxim: “What other people think of you is none of your business.” In this episode, you’ll hear that come to life. When asked to …
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Brian Feroldi on Financial Wellness and Demystifying the Stock Market
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Despite the 280-character limit, Brian Feroldi has found a way to utilize Twitter as a profound tool for sharing insight into financial health and taking a money mindset. Whether on social media, YouTube, or The Motley Fool, Brian is dedicated to discussing personal finance and investing in plain language that everyone can understand. Brian Feroldi…
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A pair of headphones tangling in the spokes of a bike is one of the more unique inciting moments of an entrepreneurial venture. While his entrepreneurial spirit would lead him to Hong Kong and scouting factories in Southern China, it was Sheel Mohnot’s experience working in India with Kiva that would greatly influence his career as an investor. Imp…
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Rachael Horwitz on Embracing Growth Opportunities and the Web3 Revolution
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An In-N-Out burger might be the key to lasting, meaningful professional relationships. Popping out of the office to grab a bite to eat was one of the ways Rachael Horwitz bonded with colleagues in her early years at Google, and the relationships formed during these years would lead to incredible career opportunities in her future. Rachael Horwitz i…
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Shane Mac on Communication and Formative Collaborations
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Shane Mac is particularly proud of one of the several successful companies he co-founded in the last 10 years: Squared Away. Co-founded with his former assistant without venture funding, Squared Away connects military spouses with quality remote employment opportunities. In addition to Squared Away, Shane is the co-founder and President of XMTP, fo…
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Lorenzo Thione on Representation and Addressing Funding Imbalance
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Moving to the United States from Milan in 2001—mere months before September 11—Lorenzo Thione was quickly forced to reckon with life’s lack of guarantees. The only life worth living was an authentic one. Coming out was a must, and he never looked back. Lorenzo Thione is an entrepreneur, technologist, venture investor, and producer making an impact …
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Lorine Pendleton on Angel Investing and Legacy
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When was the last time you read Time cover to cover? This episode’s guest would read and discuss the magazine issues with her father every week as a child. It was an activity she didn’t quite appreciate at the time, but those in-depth discussions provided a foundation for understanding the world beyond Harlem and sparked a lifetime of curiosity and…
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William Spitz on Portfolio Management and Intelligent Investing
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There's a lot of noise in the investment space—raving pundits, extreme headlines, and financial advertisements—and investors are susceptible. Long-term success requires learning to tune it out. This week’s guest is William Spitz, the highly decorated former Treasurer and Vice Chancellor for Investments at Vanderbilt University and co-founder and pr…
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Barry Nalebuff on Negotiation and Strategic Investing
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Promising ideas never really leave you. A visit to a tea auction in India was the missing ingredient Barry Nalebuff needed to create Honest Tea with his former student, Seth Goldman, five years after connecting over disdain for excessively sweet beverages. This week’s guest is renowned Yale School of Management professor, serial entrepreneur, and p…
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Jay Clayton on Public vs. Private Markets and Rethinking the Rules
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Imagine navigating the deterioration of the mortgage market in 2007 and facilitating the most high-profile transactions of the financial crisis. Then, imagine that it’s March 2020, and you’re leading the SEC as the COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy. This week’s guest has chartered these choppy waters and emerged aiming the lessons of the …
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Mona Sutphen on International Collaboration and the Future of Crypto
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This interview was recorded on February 10, 2022. If you’d asked Mona Sutphen at graduation what her career would look like, she might’ve mentioned a path into the film industry or advertising; somewhere far removed from the public service and community organizing world of her parents. Despite that, at the suggestion of her college advisor, she too…
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Dror Poleg on Web3: The Substance Beneath the Noise
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"I'm in constant search of problems that are big enough and interesting enough that I can dive in and never reach a bottom." – Dror Poleg This week's guest is an economic historian and author, but his multi-hyphenate career includes titles such as real estate private equity exec, startup founder, front-end developer, parliamentary advisor, and sold…
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Michael Sidgmore on the Mainstreaming of Alt Investments
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Lately, each week seems to bring a new headline about yet another hot trend in the alt investment space. It’s easy to get lost in this current wave of alternative investments. In this episode, Michael Sidgmore helps make sense of all these trends by breaking down how they’re playing out within the familiar arena of sports. Michael has a unique appr…
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Packy McCormick on Spotting and Explaining Future Trends
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It’s hard to imagine moving on from a self-described $2B mistake, let alone maintaining a positive attitude about it, and yet that’s exactly what this week’s guest did. In this episode, you’ll hear Packy McCormick talk about the winding path that led him to create Not Boring and why over the long run, he believes optimism is the best return strateg…
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Money is personal. In fact, perhaps finance and investing talk is typically dry to shield against having real, candid conversations about how money shapes our lives, informs our choices, and even makes us feel about ourselves. In other words, conversations that really matter. That’s what The Altogether Show is about. Entrepreneur, serial investor, …
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Jake Chapman on Optimism and the Future of Venture Capital
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From lawyer to venture capitalist, this week’s guest is always looking to the future. An optimist with an interest in science fiction, he sees investing as an avenue to create a future in which his daughter will live. This week, you’ll hear Jake Chapman’s journey to co-founding Alpha Bridge Ventures. Despite being pseudo-rejected once for undergrad…
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Scott Kitun on Media Entrepreneurship and the Art of Negotiation
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A master negotiator with years of experience in the business world, this week’s guest is as driven as they come. Growing up in a home where autonomy was encouraged and big decisions were made with a consultative approach, he gained his confidence at a young age. This week, you’ll hear how Scott Kitun paved his own way to becoming a media entreprene…
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Matt Mireles on his Identity as a Dreamer and Software Entrepreneur
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A serial entrepreneur, Matt Mireles is the co-founder and CEO of The Oasis, a synthetic communication company. Hailing from a family steeped in social activism, outdoor adventuring, and professional climbing, Matt’s pursuit of big dreams on an exciting and high-risk path could be expected. Still, you’ll want to buckle in. Get ready for stories of b…
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Steve Walsh on Angel Investing and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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It takes a lot of courage to leave a secure career to become an entrepreneur, and this week’s guest did just that. His passion for investing changed the trajectory of his dreams, and led him to launch his own company in 2019. In this episode, you’ll hear Steve Walsh talk about being an active angel investor and how he stays motivated in what he cal…
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Amy Seigenthaler on Overcoming Adversity and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Life is full of difficult moments, but it’s how you choose to approach them that defines you. This week’s guest is known for her optimism and positivity. From struggling with the pressures of adolescence to running a business during the 2008 economic crisis, she has never wavered in her faith that things will get better. In this week’s episode, you…
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Ryan Caldbeck on Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Lifelong learning
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What does it take to go from small-town kid to successful CEO? To this week’s guest, the answer is simple: never stop learning. A self-proclaimed underdog with a burning desire to make an impact, Ryan Caldbeck describes himself as gritty and a dreamer. In this episode, Ryan discusses growing up in a small town in Vermont, becoming an NCAA basketbal…
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Meb Faber on Value Investing, Diversification and Expecting the Unexpected
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Investor. Writer. Researcher. Strategist. Family man. This week’s guest wears multiple hats—all at the same time. Known for his blog, podcast, and several books about the craft of investing, Meb Faber’s voice appeals to investors and non-investors alike. Investing is “all about narratives,” Faber says, “Look at historical contexts and global weathe…
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Anthony Scaramucci - Founder and Co-Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital
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Life isn’t always black and white, and sometimes the gray is controversial. This week’s guest firmly believes in staying true to himself, living by his grandmother’s maxim: “What other people think of you is none of your business.” In this episode, you’ll hear that come to life. When asked to describe himself, he said gratitude, resilience, and ent…
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Marcus Whitney - Entrepreneur, Author, and Self-Made Man
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Becoming a successful entrepreneur is difficult, but it’s even more difficult if you’re a college dropout. This week’s guest defines “self-made.” From waiting tables to writing (and re-writing) code to becoming an entrepreneur, he’s also self-taught. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear about Marcus Whitney’s personal roller coaster—and how the ride…
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Kendrick Nguyen - Co-Founder & CEO of Republic
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There are a lot of unique people in this world, but this week’s guest is truly one of a kind. How does someone major in neuroscience at Berkeley, become a lawyer, and then end up as the CEO and co-founder of a wildly-successful investment platform? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Kendrick Nguyen on how he made key choices along his insanel…
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Miguel Armaza - Co-President and Host of the Wharton Fintech Podcast and Co-Founder of Gilgamesh Ventures
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What happens when you’re in your final semester of college and you run out of money to pay your tuition? You light your ass on fire and take action — because as Benjamin Franklin once said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.” In this week’s episode, you’ll hear what Miguel Armaza did when he was in this situation. Miguel grew up moving…
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Christine Bader - Co-Founder of The Life I Want and Former Director of Social Responsibility for Amazon
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How do you know what your dream job is? And what happens when you finally land it? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear the story behind how Christine Bader answers these questions. After earning her MBA at Yale, Christine got her first job at BP — during a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR) was just emerging. There was no playbook or f…
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Andy Weissman - Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures and Aspiring Music Journalist and Critic
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When you mix venture capital with a love of music, you get this week’s guest, Andy Weissman — managing partner at Union Square Ventures. After graduating from Wesleyan University, Andy received his JD from Georgetown before making his way to startups and venture capital. He describes himself as someone who stumbles through life looking for peace, h…
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Jonathan McBride - Former Personnel Director for President Obama and Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at BlackRock
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People can thrive professionally in different environments and roles, and this week’s guest has done so. From entrepreneur to White House staffer to his leadership role at BlackRock—the largest asset manager in the world—Jonathan McBride has always followed his instincts.
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Alex Lieberman - Co-Founder & CEO of Morning Brew
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If ever you needed proof that you can build a profitable and valuable media franchise in the US that doesn't pick political sides, the Morning Brew is it. Just last week, they were purchased by Business Insider’s parent company, Insider Inc., and in this episode, I’m speaking with Morning Brew’s Co-Founder and Crew Leader, Alex Lieberman. When Alex…
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Jenny Lefcourt - VC, Entrepreneur, and Stanford GSB Dropout
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Freestyle.VC Partner, Jenny Lefcourt. We grew up together in Miami, Florida, and it’s been fun to watch her professional life evolve into what it is today. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Jenny became a CPA at Arthur Andersen—where she discovered public accounting wasn’t for her. After a coup…
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Howard Lindzon - Stocktwits Co-Founder, VC, and Definitive OG
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Stocktwits Co-Founder and Venture Capitalist, Howard Lindzon. He’s also the co-founder of VC firm Social Leverage and the founder of hedge fund Lindzon Capital, all of which means he plays in both the private and public markets. With more than 20 years of investing experience, Howard shows a passion for the decent…
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Nikhil Basu Trivedi - Author of Next Big Thing, Founding Member of Artsy, and Angel Investor
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Nikhil Basu Trivedi, author of next big thing, founding member of Artsy, and angel investor. Nikhil found his growth mindset and desire to be challenged as a molecular biology major at Princeton University and eventually made his way towards becoming an angel investor. To date, he’s invested in many successful sta…
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Polina Marinova - Founder of The Profile and Former Author of Fortune's Term Sheet
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In this episode, I’m speaking with author and journalist Polina Marinova Pompliano. At the beginning of the pandemic, she left her high-profile job as author of Fortune’s Term Sheet to pursue her own path with The Profile, a new media company she founded to focus on learning from the most successful people and companies. We talk about the challenge…
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Jake Gibson - FinTech Entrepreneur and Investor
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Jake Gibson—Alto’s first customer, syndicate lead, and now podcast guest. Jake has been involved in the FinTech world for more than a decade, first as a co-founder of NerdWallet, then as a prolific angel investor, and now as a founding partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures. There's no question he has been carving hi…
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