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The Alpha Wo-Men

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Welcome to The Alpha Wo-Men! This is beyond your usual market talk — it’s where hedge funds meet friendly conversations. We cover leadership, strategy, and those “aha” moments that shape the journeys and careers in the alternative investment world. Your hosts are two alpha women: Shirin Dehghan, CEO of Oxford Algorithms, and Sabrina Chiang, Business Development. Each 20-minute episode features insightful chats with another alpha person in the hedge fund space — from allocators, founders, BD leaders, to investment consultants.

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Episode thumbnail for Inside the Ecosystem: Lucy Surman on Managers, Family Offices & Credibility

January 14, 2026

Inside the Ecosystem: Lucy Surman on Managers, Family Offices & Credibility

<p>In this special episode, Sabrina sits down with <a href="linkedin.com/in/lucy-surman-090131215" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Lucy Surman</a>, Associate Director at <a href="https://www.thisisayu.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">AYU</a>, to discuss trends among emerging hedge fund managers, the evolving role of family offices, and key challenges in today’s fundraising environment, including the industry’s pain point of fake family offices and how managers can navigate it.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Timestamps:</u></p><p><br></p><p>01:14 – Introduction to Lucy Surman and the story behind AYU</p><p>05:06 – Common traits among early-stage hedge fund founders today</p><p>08:55 – The growing issue of fake family offices and why it matters</p><p>15:12 – Lucy’s long-term goals and perspective on career growth</p><p>16:45 – What’s the best thing you like and the worst thing you dislike about the Hedge Fund industry?</p>

Episode thumbnail for Manoj Soni on the role of an OCIO, portfolio construction and the Darwinian nature of Hedge Funds

December 2, 2025

Manoj Soni on the role of an OCIO, portfolio construction and the Darwinian nature of Hedge Funds

<p>This time, Sabrina speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-soni-b526525/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Manoj Soni</a>, CIO and Co-Founder of Capricorn Private Investments, about his 20+ year investment career spanning multiple market cycles and structural shifts across the finance industry. From starting his career at Merrill Lynch, senior roles at Partners Capital and now his own OCIO business, Manoj explains how OCIO models vary by client size and objectives, how portfolio construction adds value to achieve long-term success, and what role hedge funds play as part of the investments. The conversation also explores why investing is ultimately a people business, how alpha evolves over time, and why staying curious is essential in what Manoj describes as a truly Darwinian investment environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>01:14 – Manoj’s 25-year investment journey across market cycles</p><p>02:12 – What is OCIO? How does the model work and who does it serve best?</p><p>05:36 – Portfolio construction as the foundation of long-term success</p><p>10:22 – The role hedge funds play within a portfolio</p><p>13:01 – Why investing in hedge funds is ultimately about people, not just performance</p><p>14:15 – Lessons learned from the market, experience, observations, and mistakes</p><p>17:28 – What’s the best thing you like and the worst thing you dislike about the Hedge Fund industry?</p>

Episode thumbnail for Past, Present & Future: A 30-Year Look Inside the Hedge Fund Industry

November 5, 2025

Past, Present & Future: A 30-Year Look Inside the Hedge Fund Industry

<p>This time, Sabrina is joined by <a href="linkedin.com/in/tushar-patel-7541b65" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tushar Patel</a>, Managing Director at HFIM, to reflect on 30+ years in the hedge fund industry. From the 90s, when hedge funds were a high-net-worth private club, to today’s trillion-dollar, institutionalised industry, Tushar shares how the landscape, strategies, and allocator expectations have evolved. He also discusses the future of the industry, lessons from over the decades, and his advice for the next generation in this ever-changing space.</p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>00:37 – Who is Tushar &amp; what did the hedge fund world look like in the 90s</p><p>03:49 – Hedge fund evolution: a secret club to a trillion-dollar industry</p><p>06:13 – The next is not simply return: key trends, specialisation and multi-strat dominance</p><p>07:35 – How Tushar’s investment philosophy evolved over the decades</p><p>10:03 – Lessons from both successful and challenging allocations</p><p>13:31 – Advice for young professionals in hedge funds</p><p>17:00 – What’s the best thing you like and the worst thing you dislike about the Hedge Fund industry?</p><p><br></p><p>This material, view and discussion provided in the podcast are for information purposes only. The views, opinions, estimates, and strategies expressed are those of Tushar Patel in a personal capacity, based on current market conditions, and are subject to change without notice. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Hedge Funds Investment Management (“HFIM”), its affiliates, or its employees, and should not be regarded as representing HFIM’s official position. This information does not constitute HFIM research and should not be treated as such. Any companies referenced are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement by HFIM. Nothing herein should be construed as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.</p>

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What is The Alpha Wo-Men?

Welcome to The Alpha Wo-Men!

This is beyond your usual market talk — it’s where hedge funds meet friendly conversations. We cover leadership, strategy, and those “aha” moments that shape the journeys and careers in the alternative investment world.

Your hosts are two alpha women: Shirin Dehghan, CEO of Oxford Algorithms, and Sabrina Chiang, Business Development.

Each 20-minute episode features insightful chats with another alpha person in the hedge fund space — from allocators, founders, BD leaders, to investment consultants.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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