We're joined by Sam Sicilia in a very rare public interview
appearance. Sam is the Chief Investment Officer for the
multi-billion dollar superannuation Fund (Retirement savings)
Hostplus, often referred to as a 'giant' in the industry with
around 1.7 million members and over $100b funds under management.
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Learn about Sam’s sunrise in Melbourne, Australia and the
influences of his parents, who migrated from Sicily to Melbourne
in the 1950s. Learnings from his Father who worked in heavy metal
forging for aircrafts, heavy trucks, shaping hot steel and Mother
was a seamstress. Sam refers to his childhood as “Economically
poor but culturally rich”
In this candid conversation, we cover his goals at age 18 to
become an astronomer but then pursuing academia and a Phd in
Theoretical physics. Sam shared his transition from academia to
investment consulting thanks to a phone call from someone who saw
him teach and supporting him to succeed. Our host Vidit asked him
about his unique views on Balancing people/relationships with
diligence/theory in the investment world.
Particular areas that stand out are:
Reflecting on 2008 GFC and Sam starting in CIO role at
Hostplus (when they lost a Billion dollars in assets, going from
7.6B to 6.4B!)
Why he believes in Venture Capital and the ability to
tolerate illiquidity in private equity
If he had to redesign the VC model structure today on a white
sheet of paper, how would he do it?
Portfolio construction within private equity: buyout vs VC?
Fee structures with VC funds when interacting with super fund
money
Specialised vs focused funds
And be sure to listen in on the non work related moments in Sam’s
story including his life changing learning from doing a 42 days
walk in Spain with his wife in 2019, his biggest area of learning
over the next 6 months and the person who inspires him the most
today.
It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!
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