The 7 in 7 Show with Zack Ellison

Interviews with the World’s Leading Investors

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Welcome to the 7 in 7 Show with Zack Ellison

Dive deep into the minds of the world’s leading investors with Zack Ellison, CFA, CAIA, the visionary founder and driving force behind Applied Real Intelligence (“A.R.I.”). Each episode of the “7 in 7 Show” features candid conversations with investment luminaries, unpacking their strategies, insights, and the trends shaping the future of finance. Join Zack, an acclaimed investment expert with a rich background from corporate trading to venture debt financing, as he explores the intricacies of investing with the thought leaders who are defining the industry’s tomorrow.

Zack’s unique perspective, bolstered by his extensive experience across various facets of finance—from his pivotal roles in corporate credit trading and investment banking to his leadership in venture debt investment—sets the stage for enlightening discussions that are as informative as they are inspiring. Whether you’re an investor seeking to broaden your horizons or simply intrigued by the innovations driving growth in recession-resistant sectors, the “7 in 7 Show” offers invaluable insights directly from the experts themselves.

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About the Host

Zack Ellison is the host The 7 in 7 Show with Zack Ellison, where he interviews the world’s leading investors in innovation, diving deep into their insights and experiences. Through in-depth discussions, Zack explores the cutting-edge of entrepreneurship and timeless investment strategies, providing valuable takeaways for founders, investors, and business leaders.

Beyond his role as a podcast host, Zack is the Founder and Managing General Partner of Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.) and serves as the Chief Investment Officer of the A.R.I. Senior Secured Growth Credit Fund. Through A.R.I., Zack and his team provide growth credit and venture debt to leading startups, helping them scale and succeed.

With over 20 years of experience in finance, Zack has worked at some of the world’s largest institutions, including Deutsche Bank, Scotia Bank, and Sun Life. He is a regular columnist for Venture Capital Journal, where he shares his expertise on venture debt, and for Built In, where he advises entrepreneurs on building successful businesses.

Zack frequently speaks at top investment summits, and his insights have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Institutional Investor, Fortune, Business Insider, Financial Times, Pitchbook, CFO Magazine, Crunchbase, and CFA Institute, among others.

Zack holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MS in Risk Management from NYU Stern, and has completed all coursework for a Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of Florida. He is also a CFA and CAIA Charterholder and has served on the Boards of CFA Society Los Angeles and CAIA Southwest.

Stay connected with Zack for insights on investing, innovation finance, venture debt, startup growth strategies, and private credit.

Learn more about Zack and A.R.I. at www.arivc.com.

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