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Hosted by Fabian Ruggieri · business · EN-AU · 42 episodes
Have you ever wanted a seat at the table with some of the biggest names in finance? The opportunity to hear their stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way? That’s exactly what Finance Friends is all about. Each week, we bring you real conversations with industry leaders, sharing insider insights, career advice, and the experiences that shaped their journeys in the world of finance. Follow us on Instagram @FinanceFriendsPodcast for the latest updates and more exciting news!
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchHave you ever wanted a seat at the table with some of the biggest names in finance? The opportunity to hear their stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way? That’s exactly what Finance Friends is all about.
Finance Friends is hosted by Fabian Ruggieri. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Season 4 Wrap-up Episode: Stay Tuned for Season 5!" (28 April 2026, 14 minutes), "39: Meet Martyn Simpson: Bond Markets, Risk & Navigating Global Economies" (21 April 2026, 46 minutes), and "38: Meet Mike Harut: ESG, Sustainable Investing and the Energy Transition" (14 April 2026, 43 minutes).
Finance Friends publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Finance Friends is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Finance Friends requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Finance Friends's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Finance Friends are Investment Banking & Trading. Finance Friends has a business audience.
Fabian Ruggieri hosts Finance Friends, a business show with 42 episodes published.
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Episode #12
Season four is officially wrapped, and we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and revisit some of the standout moments. From the unique stories our guests shared to the invaluable insights from some of Australia’s...
Episode #11
This week we’re joined by Martyn Simpson , Senior Portfolio Manager at Colchester Global Investors , a global fixed income manager focused on government bonds and currencies. We dive into the key drivers of bond...
Episode #10
This week, we sit down with Mike Harut, Responsible Investment Manager at Munro Partners, to talk about what the energy transition looks like when you treat it as an investing problem, not a political talking point...
Episode #9
This week we’re joined by Ryan McMillin, co-founder of Merkle Tree Capital , who went from being a crypto sceptic to running a digital assets strategy that went on to become Australia’s best-performing fund in 2023...
Episode #8
What if financial literacy spoke every language, ran on verified data, and let you act the moment insight strikes? This week, we sit down with Steven Orr , Founder and CEO of Quasar Markets , whose career spans the...
Episode #7
This week we’re joined by Rick Squire, Portfolio Manager of Acorn Capital, to get inside the toolkit he’s built across geology, academia, and global mining finance! Rick shares the travel and field perspective that most...
Episode #6
What if the most reliable signal for long-term returns isn’t price action but the quiet march of rising dividends? This week, we sit down with DivGro co-founder and CIO Jonathan Nurick to unpack an approach that treats...
Episode #5
In this episode of the Finance Friends Podcast, we sit down with Tom Waterhouse to unpack his journey from racetrack bookmaker to venture capital investor. Tom grew up in Australia’s most well-known racing and betting...
Episode #4
Season 4 of the Finance Friends podcast is officially back! 🎙️ We thought there was no better way to launch back into this season than with a re-run of one of our most beloved guests, the legend himself, Chris Judd...
Episode #3
This week we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite Season 1 episodes. We sat down with Vas, the CIO and co-founder of Collins Street Asset Management, to explore a value-investing philosophy built on focus...
Finance Friends
An Australian, nationally recognised, retail super fund investing in Bitcoin? That’s not a headline grab; it’s a measured, research-led step that says a lot about where money is going. This week, we sit down with AMP...
Episode #1
We are kicking off Season 4 with a powerhouse conversation as Fabian sits down with Andrew McKie, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at Elston Asset Management! With two decades of experience navigating markets...
Episode #10
That’s a wrap on Season 3 of Finance Friends - From the Field to Finance ! In this episode, we reflects on the conversations, lessons, and standout moments that defined this season — from navigating career pivots to...
Episode #9
At just 20 years old, Jack Trengove made history as the youngest-ever captain in the AFL! Leading Melbourne Football Club with maturity beyond his years. After nearly a decade in professional sport, Jack made the bold...
Episode #8
From scoring three-pointers at the University of San Diego to leading major real estate credit strategies as Director at Centuria Bass Credit, Izzy Chilcott's journey demonstrates how elite sporting mindsets create...
Episode #7
From premiership glory at Hawthorn to the boardroom as President of the Club and Founder of Vest Advisory, Andy Gowers’ journey is one of leadership, trust, and reinvention. Known as a hard-working half-back in...
Episode #6
What happens after you've reached the pinnacle of human achievement? For Tom King, Olympic gold medalist in sailing at the 2000 Sydney Games, the journey from elite athletics to the corporate world reveals surprising...
Episode #5
From AFL powerhouse to Executive Director of Distribution at ARK Capital: Shane Wakelin’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and leadership beyond the field. Across 252 AFL games with St Kilda and Collingwood...
Episode #4
Grant Hackett's journey from Olympic gold medal glory to CEO of a $2 billion ASX-listed company offers a masterclass in high-performance mindset and leadership transition. When Grant Hackett was 13 years old, he made a...
Episode #3
From premiership glory to private wealth... Ted Richards joins us for Episode 3 of From the Field to Finance! A former Sydney Swans premiership player and All-Australian defender, Ted takes us on an extraordinary...
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Cerutty Macro Fund
Deputy Chief Economist, AMP Group
Colchester Global Investors
Munro Partners
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