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In Your Best Interest

StashAway
Make better financial decisions and learn all about personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship with Philipp Muedder, StashAway’s Head of Personal Finance. He’ll chat with thought leaders and experts on how to FIRE, investing in ETFs, the evolution of cryptocurrencies, and more! If you enjoy what you hear, subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends. All of this really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the show? Is there a topic you want covered? Shoot us an email at podcast@stashaway.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Also, our lawyers would want us to tell you that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily shared by StashAway, that past performance is no guarantee of future results, and that what you heard is not investment advice.
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Episodes

Charting Your Own Path, with Julia Raiskin, Asia Pacific Head of G10 Rates Sales, Citi

In this episode, Julia talks to Philipp about moving from the Soviet Union to the US as a teenager, and how she moved from medicine, to law, to a successful career in finance. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the s...

Oct 28, 202241 minEp. 49

Just Keep Buying, with Nick Maggiulli, creator, Of Dollars and Data

In this episode, Nick talks to Philipp about why you probably need to save less than you think, why you shouldn’t fear market volatility, and how to zoom out and gain perspective on market dips. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want ...

Jul 15, 202243 minEp. 48

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Buy the Dip, with Jesse Cramer, blogger, The Best Interest

In this episode, Jesse and Philipp discuss the benefits of lazy portfolios versus stock picking, how hard it is to beat the market, and why dollar cost averaging beats buying the dip. Check out Money Mastermind If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there s...

May 20, 202240 minEp. 47

From HENRY to FIRE, with Leif Dahleen, blogger, Physician on FIRE

In this episode, Leif talks to Philipp about how he attained financial independence after a decade-long career as an anaesthesiologist. He also explains the rule of 72, and shares how he cultivated good saving habits in his children. A Tale of 4 Physicians: The Impact of Lifestyle Double Your Money with the Rule of 72 If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make t...

Apr 20, 202232 minEp. 46

How to Teach Your Kids About Money, with Marilyn Pinto, founder of KFI Global

In this episode, Philipp and Marilyn discuss how you can approach giving your kids an allowance, how to teach them to save and manage their pocket money, and when to introduce them to investing. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want ...

Mar 14, 202234 minEp. 45

How Expense Tracking Can Boost Your Savings and Investments, with Saeid Hejazi, CEO and co-founder of Wally

In this episode, Saeid shares how his company, Wally, helps you automate expense tracking and boost your savings and investments. Tune in to the end to get Wally Gold for free for one year. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to...

Jan 30, 202242 minEp. 44

Taking Your Investments to the Next Level with Private Equity Investing, with Joseph Haviv, board member at Vesttoo

In this episode, Joseph shares his top tips in private equity investing, how he transformed a cookie company, and the megatrends he’s keeping an eye on. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you wa...

Jan 14, 202241 minEp. 43

How I FIRED at 30, with A Purple Life, a FIRE enthusiast

In this episode, APL , a personal finance blogger and former marketer living in New York, shares how she FIRED at 30. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the show? Is there...

Jan 02, 202232 minEp. 42

Entering the Metaverse, with Anndy Lian, Chairman, Asia, BigONE Exchange

In this episode, Anndy shares how you can enter the metaverse, what you can do there, and where your money should be in the middle of all of this. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us ...

Dec 09, 202153 minEp. 41

Unpacking China’s Regulatory Crackdowns, with Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares

In this episode, Brendan Ahern shares his insights on China’s regulatory crackdowns, long-term economic outlook, and just how it may revolutionise tech with its up-and-coming industries. Check out Kraneshare’s blog, chinalastnight.com For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we c...

Nov 25, 202148 minEp. 40

Are NFTs The Next Big Thing? with Roy, @Zeneca_33

In this episode, Roy explains how NFTs are shaping the art and gaming worlds, how to find long-term value in NFTs, and what the future holds for the digital asset. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the show? Is ther...

Nov 11, 202153 minEp. 39

Investing in trends with Thematic Portfolios, with Freddy Lim and Stephanie Leung

In this episode, Freddy and Stephanie share how you can invest in the up-and-coming innovations that can change the world, from blockchain technology to gaming, and robotics to biotech. Learn all about thematic investing’s exponential growth and how you can include Thematic Portfolios in your financial plan. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show ev...

Oct 25, 202131 minEp. 38

On Leading One of Europe’s Biggest’s Deals, with Gianfilippo Cuneo, President, Cuneo e Associati S.p.A.

In this episode, Gianfilippo Cuneo shares how he founded the Italian office of Bain, how he led the €3 billion consortium buyout of the Italian Yellow Pages publisher Seat Pagine Gialle, and what he and Warren Buffett spoke about when they met. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us...

Oct 07, 202135 minEp. 37

Why Your Money Should Work Harder Than You, with Jessica Ramella, inaugural winner of The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition

In this episode, Jessica Ramella shares why she left Venezuela at the age of 18 and how she went from living on £3 meal deals to winning The Apprentice. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the show? Is there a topic y...

Sep 23, 202144 minEp. 36

Why You Need Emerging Markets in Your Portfolio, with Dr Mark Mobius, Founding Partner, Mobius Capital Markets

In this episode, Dr Mark Mobius shares why you should invest in emerging markets, how investors can benefit from China’s regulatory crackdown, and the emerging market industries set to succeed. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want u...

Sep 09, 202134 minEp. 35

How do family offices invest?, with Stephanie Leung, Group Deputy CIO and Head of StashAway Hong Kong

In this episode, Stephanie shares the investment strategies behind family offices, how she managed a hedge fund, and why she left the trading desk. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have on the show? Is there a topic you wa...

Aug 27, 202151 minEp. 34

The Future of DeFi (Decentralised Finance), with Bobby Ong, co-founder and COO at CoinGecko

In this episode, Bobby Ong, the co-founder and COO of CoinGecko , shares his thoughts on DeFi, the future of blockchain technology, and how to approach investing into the crypto space. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to have...

Aug 12, 202138 minEp. 33

Trading and investing for your retirement, with Adam Reynolds, CEO Asia Pacific, Saxo Markets

In this episode, Adam Reynolds shares how he invests as he nears retirement, the crypto-space, and how he’s teaching his children about investing. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us ...

Aug 05, 202138 minEp. 32

How Your Mentality Affects Your Personal Finances, with Diane Yeung, a certified life coach

In this episode, Diane Yeung shares her journey from Alibaba to becoming a certified life coach and how you can improve your money mentality. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want us to ha...

Jul 15, 202148 minEp. 31

How Private Equity Investing Works, with Raj Dugar, Managing Partner, Eight Roads Ventures India

In this episode, Rag Dugar shares the ins and outs of private equity investing, his take on up-and-coming companies, and lessons learnt in his career and personal finances. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is ...

Jul 01, 202144 minEp. 30

From equity analyst to restaurant owner, with Vivian Wong, owner of Verde Mar, a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong

In this episode, Vivian Wong joins Philipp to share why she started a Mexican food truck in Hong Kong and the challenges she faced during Occupy Central in 2014 and COVID-19 in 2020 as the owner of an F&B establishment. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince...

Jun 17, 202159 minEp. 29

How to Start Angel Investing, with Alap and Tony from XA Network

In this episode, Alap and Tony from join Philipp as they share what goes on behind the scenes of angel investing. They talk about how it works, how much to invest, and when you can expect to see a return on investment. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince grea...

Jun 03, 202149 minEp. 28

How to achieve financial freedom with a pre-retirement checklist, with Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai

In this episode, Sam Dogen joins Phillip to talk about how he reached financial freedom and what’s on his retirement checklist . He also shares why he started Financial Samurai and what his plans are for the post-pandemic world. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can con...

May 20, 202137 minEp. 27

Overcoming adversity, with Yvonne Wong, Managing Director for Strategic Development at a healthcare fund

In this episode, Yvonne Wong shares how she found strength through adversity: from losing both of her parents at a young age and relocating to a new country, to working 3 jobs as a 14-year-old. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have...

May 06, 202144 minEp. 26

It’s never too late to learn about personal finance, with Deborah Tan-Pink, Senior Communications Manager at Revolut

In this episode, Deborah Tan-Pink opens up about how she turned her finances around after most of her life being an overspender. She also shares how a hobby turned into a weekly side hustle that now gives passive income that will help her reach financial independence sooner. Revolut has a platform where you can teach your kids healthy money habits. Click here to learn more. You can hear more from Deborah on her podcast, Good Girls Talk About Money , on Spotify or Apple Podcasts . For past guests...

Apr 22, 202140 minEp. 25

Starting from nothing with Raj Singh, founder and CEO of Safety@Work, a global consultancy in organisational safety

In this episode, Raj Singh shares how he turned a side-hustle into multi-million dollar businesses, and how you can become an entrepreneur with no VC funding and no money down. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us?...

Apr 08, 202140 minEp. 24

How money enables you to achieve your family and life goals with Deborah Ho, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia for BlackRock

In this episode, Deborah Ho shares how she learnt the value of money from a young age and how it’s impacted the way she manages her family finances. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone you want u...

Mar 25, 202132 minEp. 23

From investment banking to helping startups break into the Asian market, with Henek Lo, Co-founder & CEO of Hype Asia, a venture building company

In this episode, Henek Lo shares how he left investment banking to join the startup world, taking a 65% pay cut in a leap of faith that would lead him to bring Airbnb and WeWork to the Asian market and start his own venture-building company, Hype Asia. Find out more about Henek and Hype Asia here . For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and ...

Mar 12, 202150 minEp. 22

Diversifying your portfolio through investing in wine, with Tom Gearing, CEO and co-founder of Cult Wines.

Investing in wine presents a unique opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolio by adding an asset that is uncorrelated to how the markets are doing. In this episode, Tom Gearing explains how wine investment works. Find out more about Cult Wines here . For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show eve...

Feb 25, 202146 minEp. 21

How to turn any idea into a business, with Esther Jacobs, an author of 30 books, a speaker and digital nomad.

How do you monetise an idea? Esther Jacobs shares how you can chart your own path to entrepreneurship. In this episode, Esther shares how to discover what you’re good at, how to test ideas before putting down business costs, and how she developed her passion projects into business opportunities: from starting her own olive oil business to her journey into real estate. Find out more about Esther here . For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really apprec...

Feb 11, 202154 minEp. 20
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