Welcome to The Derivative by RCM Alternatives, where we dive into what makes alternative investments go, analyze the strategies of unique hedge fund managers, and chat with interesting guests from across the investment world. Hosted by RCM Managing Partner, Jeff Malec, join us to take a ride through the world of alternative investments.

The Derivative
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Welcome to The Derivative by RCM Alternatives, where we dive into what makes alternative investments go, analyze the strategies of unique hedge fund managers, and chat with interesting guests from across the investment world. Hosted by RCM Managing Partner, Jeff Malec, join us to take a ride through the world of alternative investments.
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Recent Episodes

July 9, 2026
Too Basic to Notice, Too Big to Ignore: Tom Ferguson on the VC Opportunity in Water Tech
Jeff Malec interviews Burnt Island Ventures founder Tom Ferguson about the massive, overlooked venture capital opportunity in water technology and infrastructure.

June 25, 2026
This City Trades Different: Yogi, the Floor, and Building RCM
Former CME floor trader Bobby “Yogi” Schwartz shares his wild career arc and insights into building RCM with host Jeff in this interview.

June 18, 2026
How Chicago Became the World’s Options, Vol, and Derivatives Capital (with Cboe’s Rob Hocking & Mandy Xu)
Host Jeff Malec interviews Cboe's Rob Hocking and Mandy Xu about Chicago's evolution as a derivatives capital and the current volatility landscape.
234 total episodes available with 31 transcripts
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