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Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology

Michael Oliver Weinberg

Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on institutional investing, alternative investment sectors, ESG, technology, and innovative investment-management strategies, typically featuring prominent academics, authors, journalists, and senior industry practitioners as external guests. Credible pitches include investment researchers, institutional allocators, private-capital leaders, technology executives, and authors with expertise in market structure, governance, geopolitical risk, or sustainable investing; booking difficulty is high given the show’s preference for established subject-matter authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 47

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@proudmouth.com

david.barry@vidrio.com

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Host

Michael Oliver Weinberg - Host of a podcast examining innovative investment-management strategies, institutional allocation, ESG, technology, and challenges across alternative investment sectors.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established academics, investment researchers, institutional allocators, private-capital professionals, senior technology executives, authors, and journalists with specialized expertise relevant to investment strategy and alternative markets.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major universities, investment firms, or technology companies, Published books or influential research, Recognized expertise in private equity, venture capital, institutional investing, ESG, technology, or geopolitics, Senior roles at prominent institutions or participation in major research and policy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Cheryl Einhorn - Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking, Decision-making, And Investment Research.

Michael Ewens - Public And Private Markets, Private Capital, Venture Finance, Early-stage Investing Biases, Economic Inequality, And The Democratization Of Alternatives.

Nicolas Stavros Niarchos - Critical Minerals, Mining, Sovereign Risk, Geopolitical Instability, Supply Chains, Governance, And ESG Risks.

Josh Lerner - Secondaries, Co-investing, Impact Funds, Venture Capital, Private Equity, AI Investment Valuations, Innovation Policy, And Geopolitics.

Jonathan Bellack - Digital-platform Governance, Privacy, Surveillance Capitalism, Information Integrity, Ethical Investing, And Ai-driven Governance.

Recent Topics

Institutional Investing, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Esg

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology
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Improving Alpha: Global AI Investment & ROI: Navigating US, China, and Asian Markets

October 06, 2026

How do the United States and Asia approach the expansion of artificial intelligence for the future? On one side of the world, you have frontier model development requiring massive compute and content ingestion, while the other side is looking at their internal strengths and figuring out where AI can have the greatest impact. As investors, how can we figure out a true ROI to place our bets on across regions of the world? In this latest episode of the Improving Alpha podcast, host Michael Olive...

Improving Alpha: Zita Cobb on Capital, Community, and the Future of Philanthropy

September 14, 2026

How can philanthropies and charitable organizations structure capital layers to maximize private, public, and government funding? In this episode, we explore whether society’s core pillars—governments, financial markets, and local communities—must be brought back into balance to drive sustainable growth for impact-driven organizations.  The Improving Alpha podcast welcomes Zita Cobb, Founder and CEO of Shorefast, a Canadian charity driving community and economic development across Fogo Island...

Improving Alpha: How Frank Mihail Runs One of America’s Top Sovereign Wealth Endowments

August 17, 2026

When looking at the latest oil and gas headlines across the United States, many immediately think of Texas. North Dakota ranks #3 among the largest oil-producing states in the nation and is home to the $9BN North Dakota Trust Lands sovereign wealth endowment. This streamlined team generates revenue from oil royalties and taxes and is one of the healthiest institutions in the nation. So what’s their secret against a world with higher inflation, volatility, and more? In this episode of the Impr...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology?

Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology is hosted by Michael Oliver Weinberg. Its publicly listed emails are podcasts@proudmouth.com and david.barry@vidrio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology?

The publicly listed emails for Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology: podcasts@proudmouth.com and david.barry@vidrio.com.

How many listeners does Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology have?

Podseeker estimates Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology?

Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established academics, investment researchers, institutional allocators, private-capital professionals, senior technology executives, authors, and journalists with specialized expertise relevant to investment strategy and alternative markets. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major universities, investment firms, or technology companies; Published books or influential research; Recognized expertise in private equity, venture capital, institutional investing, ESG, technology, or geopolitics. Recent guests include Cheryl Einhorn, Michael Ewens, and Nicolas Stavros Niarchos.

How hard is it to get booked on Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Improving Alpha: Innovation in Investing, ESG and Technology cover?

Recent episodes cover Institutional Investing, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Esg. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@proudmouth.com

david.barry@vidrio.com

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