How I Invest with David Weisburd is a podcast that interviews the world's leading institutional investors. Previous guests include The Ford Foundation, Northwestern University Endowment, CalPERS, Stepstone, and other top limited partners.
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How I Invest with David Weisburd is a podcast that interviews the world's leading institutional investors. Previous guests include The Ford Foundation, Northwestern University Endowment, CalPERS, Stepstone, and other top limited partners.
E154: How a First-Generation Immigrant Became a Top CIO: Paul Chai's Story
How I Invest with David Weisburd
43 minutes 35 seconds
1 month ago
E154: How a First-Generation Immigrant Became a Top CIO: Paul Chai's Story
Paul Chai’s journey from first-generation immigrant to Chief Investment Officer of a $1 billion endowment is anything but conventional. In this episode, we unpack how he transitioned from aerospace engineering to managing capital, his approach to investing in “outsiders,” and the delicate balance of taking risk in hedge funds, GP stakes, and tactical trades like TALF 2.0. Paul shares how Kansas State University's endowment supports the school’s mission, why they invest in lower middle market buyouts and small hedge funds, and how they find and evaluate emerging managers.
How I Invest with David Weisburd
How I Invest with David Weisburd is a podcast that interviews the world's leading institutional investors. Previous guests include The Ford Foundation, Northwestern University Endowment, CalPERS, Stepstone, and other top limited partners.
