Entries from July 2008

July 14, 2008

Donald Putnam – the one percent

I went to Lipper’s Hedgeworld in June 2008 and was pleasantly surprised. Donald Putnam of Grail Partners was the keynote speaker. I was fascinated with his perspective on the market, the industry, and people. He was engaging with a great sense of humor.

My first interview with him is as follows:
DP: It [...]

July 2, 2008

Mark Yusko on talent – the one percent

Ev: What makes somebody talented in your mind?

Pedigree takes many forms. Where did you study, where did you work, who did you work for, which might be one of the most important things. Who are your mentors? In fact there is a great line, look at the four people you spend the most time with, [...]