NYAIR Episode 20 – Perspectives From a Hedge Fund Allocator

Neil Waldman, of Waldman Capital, shares his perspectives on placing capital with high-conviction, fundamentally-driven long/short equity managers. Neil communicates his process for both upfront due diligence and ongoing monitoring. This podcast will be of particular interest to managers seeking to better understand the capital allocation process and investors who want a better grasp of the scope and intricacies of the process for manager selection.

Neil Waldman is the founder and managing member of Waldman Capital Management (WCM), a fund of hedge funds primarily focused on long/short equity strategies. Prior to forming WCM, Neil was a research analyst responsible for long and short equity investments at Wooster Capital Management and Fortress Investment Group. Neil began his career as an investment banking analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners in San Francisco. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Michigan Business School.