Oct 20, 202641 minS3
In this episode of Why Invest? Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Advika Jalan, Head of Research at MMC Ventures, to explore how artificial intelligence, stablecoins and blockchain are reshaping venture capital. They discuss...
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Why Invest?
Hosted by W1M Wealth & Investment Management · business · EN
About this Podcast:
In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from W1M are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Why Invest? about?
In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from W1M are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond.
Who hosts Why Invest??
Why Invest? is hosted by W1M Wealth & Investment Management. The show has published 161 episodes to date.
What has Why Invest? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Advika Jalan: Head of Research at MMC Ventures" (20 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Alex Wright: Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at Apollo" (6 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Eric Lonergan: Hedge Fund Manager, Economist and Author" (10 September 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does Why Invest? publish?
Why Invest? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 161 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Why Invest??
Booking probability for Why Invest? is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why Invest? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why Invest?'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Why Invest??
The strongest fits for Why Invest? are Investment Banking & Trading. Why Invest? has a business audience.
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W1M Wealth & Investment Management hosts Why Invest?, a business podcast with 161 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 6, 202647 minS3
In this episode of Why Invest? host, Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Alex Wright, Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at Apollo, one of the world's largest private markets investment firms. Together, they explore the...
Sep 10, 202656 minS3In this episode of Why Invest? host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by macro hedge fund manager, economist and author Eric Lonergan. The conversation explores the importance of market psychology, asset-price behaviour...
- Aug 25, 202651 minS3
In this episode of the W1M Why Invest? podcast, Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Sean Peche, Founder and Lead Portfolio Manager of Ranmore Fund Management. Sean discusses the principles behind his global value investing...
- Aug 12, 202637 minS3
In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, Luke Hyde-Smith and Tom Savile are joined by financial psychotherapist and author Vicky Reynal to explore the powerful connection between psychology and investing. Vicky...
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- Jul 29, 202653 minS3
In this episode of Why Invest? The W1M Multi-Asset team reviews an eventful first half of 2026, from geopolitical tensions and oil market volatility to the continued strength of AI-related investment and the resilience...
- Jul 15, 202641 minS3
In this episode, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Lord Matthew Elliott, political campaigner, author, House of Lords peer and co-founder of Jobs Foundation. Marking ten years since the Brexit referendum, Matthew...
- Jul 1, 202653 minS3
In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, Chris Joye returns to discuss the global macro backdrop, covering inflation, growth, and central bank policy. He shares why he believes inflation will remain stickier than...
- Jun 10, 202650 minS3
<p>In this episode of Why Invest?, host Luke Hyde‑Smith is joined by David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, to explore what is driving today’s equity markets and the resilience of the global economy.</p><p>...
- May 21, 202644 minS3
<p>In this episode of Why Invest? host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Alexandra Vidyuk, CEO and Founding Partner of Beyond Earth Ventures, to explore the growing importance of deep tech in today’s investment...
Episode #29
Trevor Noren: Founder of Sage Road Research
May 6, 202649 minS3<p>In this episode of Why Invest? host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Trevor Noren, Founder of Sage Road Research, for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces shaping the investment landscape.</p><p>Trevor shares his...
- Apr 22, 202640 minS3
<p>In this latest episode of Macro Musings, the team reviews an eventful quarter for global markets, shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and AI volatility. They discuss why markets have recovered so...
- Apr 1, 202653 minS3
<p>In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Dr. Arthur Laffer, renowned economist, Founder and Chairman of Laffer Associates and a key figure in the development of supply-side...
- Mar 18, 202646 minS3
<p>In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, hosts Luke Hyde-Smith and Tom Saville speak with Matthew Smith, Co-Founder of QSM Asset Management and a global equities investor. Taking the bearish side of our AI Bull vs...
- Mar 6, 202643 minS3
<p>In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, hosts Luke Hyde-Smith and Tom Saville speak with Keith Dear, founder of Cassi AI and former adviser to the UK Prime Minister on science, technology and defence. Keith...
- Feb 17, 202642 minS3
<p>In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, hosts Luke Hyde-Smith and James Carter are joined by Benjamin Hall, Manager of the Waverton Asia Pacific Equity Fund. Ben shares his journey into investing and offers a...
- Feb 11, 202645 minS3
<p>In this episode, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Alexandra Innes, a Non-Executive Director and Board Adviser for listed and private companies across financial services, real estate, sports and media.</p><br><p>They...
- Jan 21, 202634 minS3
<p>In this episode, we are joined by Cassian Scott, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Instinct Digital, for a wide-ranging discussion on asset management, technology and regulatory change. Cassian reflects on his...
Episode #21
Gerard Minack: Founder of Minack Advisors
Dec 19, 202546 minS3<p>In our final episode of 2025, we are joined by macro strategy expert Gerard Minack, for a wide-ranging discussion on markets, policy and risk. Gerard reflects on his career, how macro investing has evolved, and why...
- Dec 18, 202551 minS0
<p>In this episode Luke Hyde-Smith, James Mee and Matthew Parkinson return for Volume 2 of the Macro Musings series that brings listeners inside the investment desk to discuss the macro and market themes of the...
Recent guests
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Alex Wright
former U.S. Naval officer, founding member of the City of Peachtree Corners, corporate finance veteran, Ellisville Veterinary Hospital
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Eric Lonergan
Macro manager
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Vicky Reynal
financial psychotherapist, Times columnist and author of Money on Your Mind
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Matthew Elliott
Tory peer, former chief executive of Vote Leave, Norman Fire Department
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