E154: How a First-Generation Immigrant Became a Top CIO: Paul Chai's Story
Podcast: How I Invest with David WeisburdPublished On: Fri Apr 11 2025
Description: Paul Chai’s journey from first-generation immigrant to Chief Investment Officer of a $1 billion endowment is anything but conventional. In this episode, we unpack how he transitioned from aerospace engineering to managing capital, his approach to investing in “outsiders,” and the delicate balance of taking risk in hedge funds, GP stakes, and tactical trades like TALF 2.0. Paul shares how Kansas State University's endowment supports the school’s mission, why they invest in lower middle market buyouts and small hedge funds, and how they find and evaluate emerging managers.
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