Oct 1, 202658 minS2
Chris Williams has spent more than two decades in leveraged finance, trading through major market cycles, helping build CLO platforms, and developing a cross-market view of how credit continues to evolve. Now Head of...
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The Ramp Up
Hosted by Octaura · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Ramp Up is back for Season Two. Last season, we celebrated the innovators who laid the foundation of the loan and CLO markets as we know them today. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain—bringing you the voices and stories of the people actively shaping the future of credit trading. From real‑time analytics to cutting‑edge technology, this is your front‑row seat to a marketplace that’s coming to life—live and in color.
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What is The Ramp Up about?
The Ramp Up is back for Season Two. Last season, we celebrated the innovators who laid the foundation of the loan and CLO markets as we know them today. This season, we’re pulling back the curtain, bringing you the voices and stories of the people actively shaping the future of credit trading.
Who hosts The Ramp Up?
The Ramp Up is hosted by Octaura. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has The Ramp Up covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Credit, Protocol, and the Macro View: Chris Williams on Building Through Market Cycles" (1 October 2026, 58 minutes), "Two Decades in Structured Credit: From Early CLOS To Systematic Strategies And What Comes Next" (6 July 2026, 53 minutes), and "Paving the Roads: Bringing a Systematic Approach to the Loan Market (Kelly Byrne, Mountain Point Credit)" (9 April 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does The Ramp Up publish?
The Ramp Up publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Ramp Up?
Booking probability for The Ramp Up is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Ramp Up requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Ramp Up's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Ramp Up?
The strongest fits for The Ramp Up are Investment Banking & Trading. The Ramp Up has a business audience.
About the host
Octaura hosts The Ramp Up, a business podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #2
Two Decades in Structured Credit: From Early CLOS To Systematic Strategies And What Comes Next
Jul 6, 202653 minS2Dave Trepanier’s path into structured credit wasn’t linear. Growing up on a French-Canadian farm in rural Ontario, he learned grit, teamwork, and how to make decisions when outcomes are uncertain—lessons that would...
- Apr 9, 202640 minS2
<p>Kelly Byrne's path to credit markets started in engineering, where systems, risk management, and infrastructure were foundational. Today, as Founder and CEO of Mountain Point Credit, Kelly is applying those...
Episode #9
John Fraser: On taking the leap of faith
May 19, 202552 minS1<p>John Fraser, Partner and Chairman of Global Structured Credit Strategies at Tikehau Capital, joins your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura on The Ramp Up. John has accumulated a wealth of knowledge over his 30 years...
- Apr 7, 20251h 2mS1
<p>Hans Christensen, Co-founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of MJX Asset Management joins your host, Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura on The Ramp Up. Hans’s seemingly typical career journey turned out to be anything...
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- Oct 15, 202438 minS1
<p>John Popp, currently managing director and global head of the Credit Investments Group at UBS Asset Management joins your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura, on The Ramp Up. John has had a storied career, which began...
- Sep 9, 20241h 8mS1
<p>Peter Gleysteen, Founder, CEO & CIO at AGL Credit Management joins</p><p>your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura on The Ramp Up. Peter is a legend in the</p><p>structured credit industry, successfully navigating every...
- May 20, 202450 minS1
<p>This month, co-founders and managing partners of HalseyPoint Lynn Hopton and Yvonne Stevens join Brian Bejile on The Ramp Up. Lynn and Yvonne are veterans of the CLO market. They've been securitizing assets since the...
Episode #4
Brett Jefferson: On refusing to fail
Apr 29, 202441 minS1<p>This month, Brett Jefferson, Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Hildene Capital Management, joins your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura, on The Ramp Up. Brett has charted an impressive career by looking at...
- Mar 25, 202430 minS1
<p>This month, Andy Gordon, co-founder, former CEO, and current Executive Chair of the Board of Managers at Octagon Credit joins your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura on The Ramp Up. Andy has had an illustrious career...
- Feb 23, 202456 minS1
<p>This month, Thomas Majewski, Founder and Managing Partner at Eagle Point Credit joins your host Brian Bejile, CEO of Octaura on The Ramp Up. Tom has been at the center of some of the most impactful innovations in the...
Episode #1
Scott McKay: On becoming “the guy”
Jan 24, 202440 minS1<p>What do you say when someone asks you if you want to “be the guy?” On this month’s episode of The Ramp Up, Scott McKay, Head of Blue Owl Liquid Credit, fills us in on what he said next and shares why long-lasting...
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Chris Williams
Cloud Therapist, Developer Relations Manager At Hashicorp, Host & Presenter At Brownbag, Enterprise Architect, Co-Founder At AWS Portsmouth User Group, AWS Hero, VMware vExpert, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association
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John Fraser
parliamentary leader for the Ontario Liberals and MPP for Ottawa South, Burnside Development & Associates
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Andy Gordon
Executive Chair of the Board of Managers, Ulinks Community-Based Research
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Scott McKay
Contributing Editor at The American Spectator and Publisher of The Hayride, PatriotStreetfighter Rumble
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