NEW YORK, NY — iCapital1, the global fintech platform driving the world’s alternative investment marketplace for the wealth management industry, today released the next episode of its interview series, The 19th Hole: Beyond the Green, hosted by iCapital Chairman and CEO Lawrence Calcano. The latest episode is a candid conversation with Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer of Ares Management and personal member of the Baltimore Orioles ownership group. The episode is available to watch in full here.
“I am thrilled to sit down with Mike Arougheti, a true industry pioneer, to uncover his fascinating personal and professional journey. This episode is packed with Mike’s captivating personal stories and invaluable leadership lessons,” said Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and CEO of iCapital. “Mike reveals how he and his partners transformed Ares Management into a powerhouse in alternative investing. Through a balanced approach of smart risk-taking and embracing innovation, even at the risk of failure, Mike’s visionary leadership continues to inspire and pave the way for future leaders in finance.”
The 19th Hole: Beyond the Green features exclusive interviews with today’s distinguished leaders and entrepreneurs who are transforming their respective industries, driving change, and positively impacting the world. This episode was filmed at the iconic Camden Yards during the off season, and the discussion covers Arougheti’s experiences that have shaped his leadership style, business philosophy, and passion for sports investing, including professional baseball.
“I am humbled to share the amazing experiences I’ve had while leading Ares and grateful for the opportunity to continue guiding such an incredible team,” said Arougheti. “By showing the stories that have shaped my leadership, hopefully, people will not only enjoy the conversation but find relevance and inspiration for their own professional journey.”
The 19th Hole: Beyond the Green Program
The 19th Hole is a video series hosted by Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman and CEO of iCapital. In each episode, Mr. Calcano engages in casual conversations with today’s most distinguished leaders and entrepreneurs to explore what we can learn about human nature, success, and failure. Inspired by the connections made after a great game of golf, The 19th Hole: Beyond the Green program provides an intimate look into each leader’s personal story, revealing how they overcame challenges and what it takes to lead with purpose and impact.
Visit the 19th Hole’s video page and iCapital’s YouTube channel to explore other episodes and additional educational video series.
About iCapital
iCapital powers the world’s alternative investment marketplace, offering a complete suite of tools, end-to-end enterprise solutions, data management and distribution capabilities, and an innovative operating system. iCapital is the trusted technology partner to financial advisors, wealth managers, asset managers, as well as other participants in this ecosystem, and offers unrivaled access, technology, and education to incorporate alternative assets, structured investments (SI), and annuities into the core portfolio strategies for their clients.
At the forefront of the digital transformation in alternative investing, iCapital’s secure platform delivers a complete portfolio of management capabilities for education, transactions, data flows, analytics, and client support throughout the investment lifecycle. With $880 billion of global volume activity on platform, inclusive of $220 billion in global alternative assets2, the iCapital operating system automates and streamlines the complex process of private market investing and seamlessly integrates with clients’ existing infrastructure platform and tools.
iCapital employs more than 1,750 people globally and has 16 offices worldwide, including New York, Greenwich, Zurich, Lisbon, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto. iCapital has consistently been recognized for its outstanding innovation, fintech industry leadership, and performance, including CNBC World Top Fintech Companies for 2024, and Forbes Fintech 50 for seven consecutive years since 2018.
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