#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment

Paul is a former scientist and longtime financial advisor turned longevity expert and founder of Humanaut Health and Transparency Global. In this episode, we explore the science of living longer, the misunderstood difference between healthspan and lifespan, and how transparency can be a powerful driver of trust and business growth.

Aakash is the Global Head of Gold Strategy at State Street Investment Management, one of the world’s largest asset managers. He shares insights on gold’s historic resilience, its role as a portfolio diversifier, market dynamics, and how investors should approach strategic allocation in light of current global trends.

Howard is co‑founder of Tennenbaum Capital Partners, where he helped build one of the early success stories in private credit before leading its integration into BlackRock. In this episode, he shares how private credit grew from a niche strategy into a cornerstone of modern portfolios, the lessons learned through that evolution, and what innovations may define its future.

Gabe is Co-President at General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm managing approximately $114 billion in assets as of June 2025. He discusses growth equity investing and how GA partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build category-leading companies. The conversation explores technology, market evolution, and collaboration strategies that drive transformational growth.

Alex is founder and CEO of Percapita and a longtime senior executive at Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Morgan Stanley. He shares four decades of insights—from his “Leadership Pyramid” philosophy and the value of a team-centered culture to expanding inclusive banking. Listeners will learn strategies for building resilient organizations and leading with purpose.

Kipp is Co-President of Ares Management, which manages $572 billion in assets (as of 6/30/25) and is a global leader in alternative investments. He discusses Ares’ rapid growth, leadership strategy, and the evolving landscape for private assets and clients.

Steven is Co-Managing Partner of First Pacific Advisors and long-time steward of the FPA Crescent Fund’s flexible, risk-aware approach, with FPA managing $28 billion as of June 2025. In this episode, Steven shares wisdom from three decades of investing—how prioritizing margin of safety, business quality, adaptability, value, and a relentless focus on avoiding permanent capital loss have shaped his enduring philosophy.

Adam is CEO and CIO of Evanston Capital Management, overseeing $4.3 billion as of August 2025. Adam shares actionable insights on manager selection, real diversification, and identifying true alpha versus beta—highlighting why most hedge funds fail to add value and how to spot the few that genuinely do.

Brock is Head of Emerging Client Capabilities at Capital Group. In this conversation, he explores the transformative impact of AI, demystifies AI’s role in technology, and discusses its effects on jobs, business workflows, and personal productivity. He also shares practical strategies to thrive in the AI era.

Bruno is a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of Global X and Sangha. In this episode, he shares his unique journey from launching a multibillion-dollar asset management firm during the financial crisis to empowering others through peer support and spiritual growth. Bruno offers insights on purposeful leadership, personal fulfillment, and the intersection of business, spirituality, and self-discovery.