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Sonali Basak

Managing Director,
Chief Investment Strategist

Sonali Basak is the Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital®, a global fintech leader transforming access to alternative investments. In her role, Sonali leads the firm’s strategic thought leadership across public and private markets, delivering data-driven insights and actionable content to financial advisors, investors, and asset managers. She plays a pivotal role in shaping iCapital’s investment outlook and strengthening its position as a trusted voice in the global investment ecosystem.

Prior to joining iCapital, Sonali was Bloomberg Television’s lead global finance correspondent and anchor. She covered major financial institutions, hosted the flagship morning show Open Interest, and led Bloomberg’s premier annual conference Bloomberg Invest. Her newsletter, Wall Street, By Basak., earned acclaim for its sharp commentary on market trends and industry shifts. She also created and hosted Bullish, a docuseries spotlighting influential voices in finance.

Renowned for securing exclusive interviews with top Wall Street CEOs and breaking news on market-moving deals, Sonali has built a reputation as one of the most insightful voices in financial journalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University, a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School, and an MBA in Quantitative and Corporate Finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

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