Inside the Rope with David Clark

Oct 28 2024 183 ep. 37 mins 245

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In this show, David interviews the leading minds in Wealth Management. David Clark is an experienced and respected Financial Services Professional. As a Partner and Advisor at Koda Capital, David advises some of Australia most successful families on Wealth Management. David is also a successful entrepreneur that has exited two financial services businesses. He is a director of the St Josephs College Foundation and sits on the investment committee, as well as being a founder of ZamBzee a software application development company.

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Ep 182: Manny Pohl - Crafting a Legacy: Insights on Building a Fund Management Firm

Oct 28 2024 39 mins

This podcast episode from "Inside the Rope" features an in-depth conversation with Manny Pohl, a South African-born investment professional who transitioned to Australia and became a key figure in fund management, including building the firms Hyperion and ECP Asset Management. Manny reflects on the importance of humility, teamwork, and building a business for the long term. ECP bo

Ep 181: Dafina Toncheva - From Communism to Capitalism; and Navigating the Future of Venture Capital

Oct 14 2024 41 mins

In this episode of Inside the Rope, David interviews Dafina Toncheva, a general partner at the US-based venture capital firm, USVP. Dafina shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Communist Bulgaria to earning a scholarship to Harvard and completing her MBA at Stanford. Now a prominent figure in venture capital, Dafina discusses USVP's history, including its success in manag

Ep 180: Michael Rosen - Hedged for Success: Convertible Bonds Explained

Sep 30 2024 35 mins

In this episode of Inside the Rope, David speaks with Michael Rosen, co-founder and CEO of Context Capital. They discuss his journey in finance and the founding of the firm. Michael covers his career managing a mutual fund group and the decision to start Context Capital after recognising the limits of traditional mutual funds, particularly the lack of hedging options available. Mi

Ep 179: Jim Eddy - Real Estate to Rides: The history and success of Jamberoo

Sep 16 2024 62 mins

In this episode of Inside the Rope, host David Clark interviews Jim Eddy, founder and CEO of Jamberoo Action Park, a successful entrepreneur from Wollongong. Jim shares his journey, discussing how his background in real estate investment and overcoming personal challenges shaped his approach to business. The conversation covers important lessons for wealth management, such as mana

Ep 178: Damian Chaparro - Balancing the Ledger: Integrating Financial Success with Personal Wellness

Sep 02 2024 48 mins

In this episode of Inside the Rope, host David Clark shifts focus from traditional wealth management to personal wellness, in a conversation with Damian Chaparro, the founder of Aro Ha, a wellness retreat in New Zealand. The episode explores the intersection of health and wealth, highlighting how wealth encompasses a sound body and mind. Damian shares his journey from IT consulta

Ep 177: Paul Francis - Investing in elite performance

Aug 19 2024 67 mins

This podcast episode of Inside the Rope features a conversation between David Clark, and Paul Francis, a sports science expert and early-stage sports science investor. Paul has an impressive career background, having held senior positions at Adidas and Nike, and worked as a performance advisor to NFL teams such as the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons. He has also collaborated clo

Ep 176: Live Event - Samar Mcheileh, Mike Lukin & Peter Cooper - Public and private market insights

Aug 12 2024 66 mins

In this special live event episode recorded in Melbourne, Inside The Rope celebrates a milestone with its 176th episode, marking the second live event in honor of 175 episodes. The event features an impressive lineup of guests from the world of finance and investment, each bringing their unique insights and experiences to the table. Guest Speakers: Michael Lukin, CFA: Group Manag

Ep 175: Live Event - Jess Farr-Jones, Mike Lukin & Tim Carleton - Public and private market insights

Jul 29 2024 64 mins

Ep 175: Live Event - Jess Farr-Jones, Mike Lukin & Tim Carleton - Public and private market insights by David Clark

Ep 174: Adrian Mackenzie - The power of partnership in private equity investments

Jul 15 2024 50 mins

In this episode of Inside the Rope, David interviews Adrian McKenzie, founder and partner of Five V Capital, an Australian private equity firm focused on the mid-sized market in Australia and New Zealand that boasts a remarkable internal rate of return. David highlights Adrian's notable career, including his tenure at CVC Capital Partners, where he was the youngest ever partner and

Ep 173: Dan Ariely - Understanding irrationality through behavioural economics

Jul 01 2024 60 mins

In this episode of Inside The Rope, David welcomes Dan Ariely, a globally renowned expert in behavioural economics. Dan is a professor of psychology and behavioural economics at Duke University, and in this episode he shares his insights into the irrational ways in which people make decisions and how understanding these behaviours can improve financial decisions, motivation, health