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Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty: Compounding Wealth through Market Cycles
A Fireside Chat with Michael Leffell, Jonathan Kolatch, and Ted Seides
Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty: Compounding Wealth through Market Cycles
Past Event|The Harvard Club, New York City
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring renowned investors and former hedge fund leaders, Michael Leffell and Jonathan Kolatch. Hosted by Ted Seides, this insightful conversation will delve into the lessons gleaned from their decades of experience in hedge fund management and their subsequent transition to private market investing.
Michael Leffell
Michael Leffell
Founder & Executive Chairman, 10 East
Ted Seides
Ted Seides
Founder, Capital Allocators
Jonathan Kolatch
Jonathan Kolatch
Founder, Redwood Capital
Featured SpeakersSPECIAL GUESTS, DOMAIN EXPERTS & PARTNERS
Ted Seides
Ted Seides
Founder, Capital Allocators
Jonathan Kolatch
Jonathan Kolatch
Founder, Redwood Capital
Josh Friedman
Josh Friedman
Co-Founder, Canyon Partners
David Fredston
David Fredston
Founder & CEO, Sole Source Capital
Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel
Partner, Collaborative Fund
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Cyber Conflict, Defense Tech & the Future of National Security
Virtual Webinar
May
20
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
Join us for an exclusive 10 East member webinar exploring geopolitical cyber threats and the technologies redefining defense strategy. Ret. Admiral Mike Rogers, former Director of the NSA and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, will share insider insights on emerging national security challenges from China, Russia, and Iran, and how the U.S. is responding through next-generation cyber and intelligence capabilities. Alon Lifshitz, Founding Partner at Aurelius Capital, will offer a view into the role of venture-backed companies in advancing national security, and the dual use technologies shaping both defense outcomes and market opportunities. This is an off-the-record, member-only event.
Adm. (Ret.) Mike Rogers
Adm. (Ret.) Mike Rogers
Former Director of the NSA and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command
Alon Lifshitz
Alon Lifshitz
Founding Partner at Aurelius Capital
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty: Compounding Wealth through Market Cycles
The Harvard Club, New York City
Feb
7
Past Event|The Harvard Club, New York City
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring renowned investors and former hedge fund leaders, Michael Leffell and Jonathan Kolatch. Hosted by Ted Seides, this insightful conversation will delve into the lessons gleaned from their decades of experience in hedge fund management and their subsequent transition to private market investing.
Michael Leffell
Michael Leffell
Founder & Executive Chairman, 10 East
Ted Seides
Ted Seides
Founder, Capital Allocators
Jonathan Kolatch
Jonathan Kolatch
Founder, Redwood Capital
Market Perspectives and the Credit Cycle
The Harvard Club, New York City
Jun
27
Past Event|The Harvard Club, New York City
Josh Friedman and Ted Seides discussed perspectives on the current market environment, credit cycle, and where to find opportunities with attractive risk/return, among other topics.
Josh Friedman
Josh Friedman
Co-Founder, Canyon Partners
Ted Seides
Ted Seides
Founder, Capital Allocators
Protecting Your Legacy: A Guide to Trust & Estate Planning
Virtual Webinar
May
3
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
10 East cordially invites you to join us for a member-only webinar designed to guide individuals through the complex world of trust and estate planning. We are joined by Jennifer Marcus, Partner at Erwin & Marcus who specializes in designing and implementing sophisticated estate planning, with a focus on multi-generation planning, asset protection, wealth preservation, and charitable giving.
Jennifer Marcus
Jennifer Marcus
Partner, Erwin & Marcus
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Tax Strategy Series: Domicile & State Residency
Virtual Webinar
Mar
22
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
Join us for a webinar with Tim Noonan as we discuss tax strategies related to your residency status.¹ As a leading tax lawyer and Partner at Hodgson Russ LLP, Tim will delve into the intricacies of tax strategies regarding residency requirements, including the 548-day rule and various state residency rules.
Tim Noonan
Tim Noonan
Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Jaclyn Root
Jaclyn Root
Head of Client Relations, 10 East
Cocktails & Conversation
Old Parkland Campus
Mar
21
Past Event|Old Parkland Campus
Join us for an evening of cocktails, conversation and networking opportunities at the Old Parkland Campus in Dallas, Texas. The event features a fireside chat, “Identifying High-Potential Emerging Managers.” Speakers include David Fredstone, Founder and CEO of Sole Source Capital, Louis Mayer, Managing Director of 10 East, and Shawn Israilov, SVP of 10 East.
David Fredston
David Fredston
Founder & CEO, Sole Source Capital
Louis Mayer
Louis Mayer
Managing Director
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Navigating Wealth & Legacy
Virtual Webinar
Mar
6
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
A virtual webinar discussion with Morgan Housel, the New York Times Bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money” and “Same As Ever,” explored the topics of legacy, inheritance and inter-generational family issues. Morgan touched on his research into the psychological journey of wealth and its spillover effects on legacy and family.
Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel
Partner, Collaborative Fund
Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA
Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA
Founder, Shaping Wealth
Cocktails & Conversation
The Four Seasons, Teton Village
Feb
14
Past Event|The Four Seasons, Teton Village
Set within the luxurious ambiance of the Four Seasons in Teton Village, attendees gathered for an enriching experience of connecting with like-minded professionals and delving into the intricacies of alternative investments.
Louis Mayer
Louis Mayer
Managing Director
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Jaclyn Root
Jaclyn Root
Head of Client Relations, 10 East
Government Services & Technology Case Study: Altumint
Virtual Webinar
Jan
12
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
Join a conversation featuring Holly Cooper, CEO of Altumint, and Brooke Coburn, Founding Partner of Capitol Meridian Partners, one of the most prominent investors in the sector with a 25-year tenure at Carlyle, moderated by Louis Mayer, Managing Director at 10 East.
Holly Cooper
Holly Cooper
CEO, Altumint
Brooke Coburn
Brooke Coburn
Founding Partner, Capitol Meridian Partners
Louis Mayer
Louis Mayer
Managing Director
Cybersecurity: Trends, Risks & Opportunities
Virtual Webinar
Dec
6
Past Event|Virtual Webinar
Join us for a cybersecurity-focused webinar featuring a discussion of both practical challenges and investment opportunities in the sector. Hear perspectives from seasoned cybersecurity investors, operators, and practitioners. The conversation will touch on the history of cybersecurity, latest trends and practical threats facing companies and individuals, and investment opportunities in the sector.
Richard Seewald
Richard Seewald
Founder & Managing Partner, Evolution Equity Partners
Taher Elgamal
Taher Elgamal
Founder & Managing Partner, Evolution Equity Partners
Adam Pfefer
Adam Pfefer
Former Director of Corporate Information Technology, Davidson Kempner
Cocktails & Conversation
The Four Seasons, Teton Village
Aug
16
Past Event|The Four Seasons, Teton Village
Set within the luxurious ambiance of the Four Seasons in Teton Village, attendees gathered for an enriching experience of connecting with like-minded professionals and delving into the intricacies of alternative investments.
Louis Mayer
Louis Mayer
Managing Director
Sam Klatt
Sam Klatt
Chief Investment Officer, 10 East
Travis Stephens
Travis Stephens
Former Chief Strategy Officer, 10 East
Shawn Israilov
Shawn Israilov
Senior Vice President, 10 East
Summer BBQ
Private Residence
Jul
12
Past Event|Private Residence
The team at 10 East hosted a casual summer BBQ for Connecticut-area members at an investment partner's home in Darien.
Michael Leffell
Michael Leffell
Founder & Executive Chairman, 10 East
Sam Klatt
Sam Klatt
Chief Investment Officer, 10 East
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