TIDE SPARK 2023 Speaker Roster Announcement
Don't miss out on the industry's highly anticipated DEI conference - TIDE SPARK. We've curated the most high profile, relevant, thought leaders under one roof.
SPARK is the most raved about DEI conference. But you don’t have to take our word for it, check out the raving reviews: SPARK 2022 Reviews.
Can't attend but would still like to be part of the TIDE vibe? Join over 100+ people on LinkedIN by liking, sharing, re-posting, and commenting on our LinkedIN post. Or, recommend your fave LPs and GPs to attend. We wholeheartedly appreciate you amplifying our DEI mission!
For the rockstars attending, we'll see you there. 😏
Ps. Summer Jarratt and Derek Drummond are organizing a pickleball tournament during the conference. Per Derek: "It’s the official unofficial tourney - byob, no tennis shoes allowed, preferred wearing work attire, tunes will not be a phone in a cup this time..." Interested? Fill out this quick form: TIDE Pickleball Tournament.
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United Colors of TIDE Milken Mansion Party
Thank you to everyone who took part in the United Colors of TIDE event. It was truly a special experience and "the highlight of Milken" according to our guests. :)
Side note: Rajul also has a 12th century chateau in Bordeaux. I'll be visiting the chateau this summer. Perhaps we'll plan an event there next year. Get your passport ready.
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Third Annual TIDE ATX Regional Event |
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Another one for the books! Our TIDE ATX Regional Event was a success and a sneak peak into the high caliber of speakers at our TIDE SPARK event.
Featuring the heavy hitters of ATX, we had the honor to feature Sylvia Owens (Kennedy Lewis), Scott Ramsower (TX TRS), Pat Pace (UTIMCO), and Ben Bronson (Aksia) on the private markets panel. On the public markets panel, it was our honor to feature Mariko Boswell (PIMCO), Joel Hinkhouse (TX TRS), Lauren Gellhaus (Wilshire), and Ken Standly (UTIMCO).
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June 1st - Register for the 2nd Annual Rhode Island DEI Event co-hosted by CFA Society Providence and TIDE! Register here.
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Congrats to LaShae Badelita! ⭐️
We're excited to announce the final Rising Star: LaShae Badelita, CalSTRS! With numerous nominations and a strong advocate of TIDE's DEI mission since she started at CalSTRS, we are honored and excited to feature LaShae alongside fellow TIDE Rising Stars:
Get insights from the next generation leaders at TIDE SPARK 2023.
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Announcements from TIDE Partner: IADEI
IADEI Fellowship and Forum Overview
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Institutional Allocators for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (www.iadei.org), a consortium of 700 institutional allocators focused on DEI, is launching its inaugural IADEI Fellows and Forum Program for a cohort of CIOs and CIO-track senior investment professionals and asset class heads who seek to amplify DEI in investment teams and portfolios.
- During the first half of the program, the group will participate in 5 one-hour monthly small group discussions over 1 year on DEI featuring leaders in DEI governance, sourcing diverse talent, equitable underwriting, and equitable monitoring and engagement.
- During the second half of the program, the group will set and work toward their own DEI goals through 3 quarterly one-hour small group discussions.
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The first session is on June 14th. Please nominate a colleague or apply here. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis starting on May 15th.
IADEI Fellows Sessions
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Wednesday June 14th 12-1pm EDT via Zoom: Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion in Governance with David Gilmore, CIO of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. This includes diversify investment committee composition and culture, training the team on diversity, incorporating DEI into investment beliefs, adding DEI to investment policy statements, inserting DEI clauses into limited partnership agreements (LPAs) and side letters, and designing and implementing a plan to collect diversity metrics, signing diversity pledges, diversity reporting and disclosure, and establishing a structure and incentives conducive to diversity.
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Friday July 14th 12-1pm EDT via Zoom: Sourcing Diverse Talent with John Barker, CIO of The Kresge Foundation. This consists of building diverse investment teams, sourcing diverse investment firms, and investing in diverse portfolio companies.
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Wednesday September 13th 12-1pm EDT via Zoom: Equitable Underwriting with Kim Lew, CEO of Columbia Investment Management Company. This involves forgoing minimum GP and LP commitments, minimum track records, and fee breaks when underwriting and negotiating with diverse emerging managers. Instead, investors may wish to consider holistically assessing inclusion at the investment team, investment portfolio, and service provider levels.
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Monday October 9th 12-1pm EDT via Zoom: Equitable Monitoring and Engagement with Reginald Sanders, Investment Director at W. K. Kellogg Foundation. This entails taking a manager baseline and measuring progress over time, increasing the diversity of existing managers, and amplifying influence over DEI with existing managers.
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Friday November 17th 12-1pm EST: Perspectives from Other Parts of the Investment Value Chain - Session with ILPA CEO Jennifer Choi, inter alia
IADEI Forum Sessions
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Thursday December 14th 12-1pm EST hybrid via Zoom and Church Pension Group offices in NYC: Session 1: The group collectively reflects on time spent together and members engage in small group discussions based on their specific DEI goals
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Wednesday March 13th 12-1pm EDT via Zoom: Session 2. The group shares progress made and lessons learned through curated breakout groups
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Wednesday June 12, 2024 12-1pm EST hybrid via Zoom and Trinity Church Wall Street offices in NYC: Session 3. The group shares progress made and lessons learned through curated breakout groups
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Thought Leadership Articles |
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Engaging for Greater Gender Equality Among Asian Companies
The findings:
- Companies in the Asia-Pacific region trail global peers when it comes to female representation on boards and in management
- The structural shortage of experienced female leaders in Asian companies can be addressed by building out the #pipeline of future women in #leadership
- Greater gender #representation has been shown to enhance risk management, lowering long-term risks for investors
- Pressure on companies from local #regulators and global #investors, including Impax, should encourage more women board members across the region
Click here for access to the full article. |
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Opportunities in Storing and Transforming Clean Electricity
The fundamental drivers accelerating the transition are:
1. Decarbonization targets
2. Energy security and price stability
3. Falling technology costs
Read the full article here for further insights.
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Coming Soon: The Auto Club Group will be hiring for their private markets team in the near future.
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A chance to work with a top-ranked team (top 5%ile in the last 3 years) and an extremely competitive salary/ |
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The analyst will support endowment operations; specifically work with senior team members to develop reporting on the portfolio and individual investments. |
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SCALE Global Summit
Las Vegas, NV | May 22-25, 2023
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Where Capital Innovation and Purpose Collide |
Join the world's most influential investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in Las Vegas on May 22-25 for the SCALE Global Summit event.
Special highlight - yours truly will also be a featured speaker at the event!
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DEI Event co-hosted by CFA Society Providence & TIDE
Newport, RI | June 1, 2023
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
CFA Society Providence and TIDE are teaming up for the 2nd consecutive year to throw a collaborative event focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Register today.
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Next Generation Manager Open House
Dallas, TX | June 1, 2023
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TOIGO Foundation 2023 Gala - Promise-Realized
New York, NY | June 7, 2023
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Join Toigo at its Industry Insights event for enriching conversations focused on
the current state of inclusion.
In trademark Toigo fashion, the exchanges will be rigorous, deep, and designed to
inspire change not just in this moment—but well into the future.
Register today!
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SuperReturn International
Berlin, Germany | June 6-9, 2023
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Grace Reyes will be speaking at SuperReturn International 2023 on 6-9 June at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin.
4,000+ decision-makers. 1,300+ LPs. 2,000+ GPs.
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Catalyst hosted by CalPERS & CalSTRS
San Francisco, CA | June 27-28, 2023
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Now more than ever, the investment industry needs to place a greater emphasis on inclusivity to those that can bring prudent and competitive financial returns to our investment portfolios.
Hosted by CalPERS and CalSTRS, the Catalyst: California’s Diverse Investment Manager Forum will bring together institutional investors and other global allocators to meet and engage with diverse investor entrepreneurs and general partners who are prepared to forge a new path in leadership and growth.
Join us June 27-28, 2023, at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront in California. Kickoff the event at our networking reception on Monday evening at 6:00 pm.
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TIDE SPARK 2023
Dana Point, CA | July 12-13, 2023
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Featuring the hottest names in the industry, TIDE is hosting its marquee second annual conference at Dana Point, CA. Register now - we will be sold out! |
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Save the Date: 2023 Pathways for Women Conference
Anaheim, CA | August 21-22, 2023
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In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to announce the CalPERS Pathways for Women conference dates. Join them later this summer they kick off an early celebration of Women’s Equality Day (August 26).
Hear from today’s history makers, learn how they’re blazing new trails, and receive career advice to inspire your journey. With expanded programming over two days, attend engaging discussions and network with leaders in business, healthcare, and government—all in service of advancing women.
Date: August 21–22, 2023
Location: Anaheim, CA
Cost: $199 early bird; $249 standard
This event is open to everyone, whether you're looking to grow in your career or support women’s advancement in leadership.
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Save the Date: NYC Comptroller's Annual Diverse & Emerging Managers Investment Conference
NYC, NY | November 16, 2023
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This year's conference hosted by my office's Bureau of Asset Management, under the leadership of Chief Investment Officer Steven Meier, will take place in person on Thursday, November 16th at the United Federation of Teachers’ headquarters at 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.
This event will provide an opportunity to gain insight into the guiding principles and priorities of my office for making and increasing investments with diverse and emerging managers. The conference will also provide a unique opportunity to meet with staff from the Comptroller’s Bureau of Asset Management and other investment partners.
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