Faster Forward

Faster Forward

Innovation is often sparked by a single new idea. Faster Forward brings you stories, insights, and lessons learned from leaders and innovators that are transforming their industries.

Episodes

February 25, 2026 71 mins

In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, Co‑Founder of Developer Town, to cut through the hype and explore the real‑world applications of AI—from personal productivity to enterprise‑scale transformation.

Mike shares how advances i...

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In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, Co‑Founder of Developer Town, to cut through the hype and explore the real‑world applications of AI—from personal productivity to enterprise‑scale transformation.

Mike shares how advances i...

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Economic pressure rarely comes from a single source. It builds through policy shifts, innovation waves, and global relationships that test long-held assumptions.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey speaks with Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist at Northern Trust, to reflect on the forces that defined 2025 and what they signal for the year ahead. They examine trade po...

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In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Shawn Gallegos, Chief Investment Executive at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Shawn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the hospital’s Office of Investments manages a diverse portfolio—including operating funds, pension assets, and an innovation fund—while navigating the unique challenges of the healthcare sector....

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In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Shawn Gallegos, Chief Investment Executive at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Shawn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the hospital’s Office of Investments manages a diverse portfolio—including operating funds, pension assets, and an innovation fund—while navigating the unique challenges of the healthcare sector....

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In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey welcomes Tristan Thomas, managing director of Portfolio Strategy at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation about the hedge fund industry’s transformation. Tristan shares his personal journey from Wall Street to Chicago, offering a unique perspective on how hedge funds have evolved over the past two decades. 

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In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey welcomes Tristan Thomas, managing director of Portfolio Strategy at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation about the hedge fund industry’s transformation. Tristan shares his personal journey from Wall Street to Chicago, offering a unique perspective on how hedge funds have evolved over the past two decades.  Read more

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In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and work, discusses the challenges and opportunities of deploying AI in large organizations, and offers actionable advice for business leaders p...

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In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and work, discusses the challenges and opportunities of deploying AI in large organizations, and offers actionable advice for business leaders p...

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In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and work, discusses the challenges and opportunities of deploying AI in large organizations, and offers actionable advice for business leaders p...

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In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and work, discusses the challenges and opportunities of deploying AI in large organizations, and offers actionable advice for business leaders p...

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October 27, 2025 21 mins

The world of institutional investing continues to grow more complex, and many organizations are turning to outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) partnerships to help them navigate that complexity.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey is joined by Anwiti Bahuguna, Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Asset Management & CIO Multi-Asset Investment, to explore ho...

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In this special edition of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, Americas sits down with Louis-Vincent Gave, founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Research, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping global markets. Louis shares his perspectives on China’s dramatic transformation from a real estate-driven economy to an industrial powerhouse and explains how stra...

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Factor models can seem intimidating, but when applied effectively, they transform how investment teams understand risk and return.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey interviews Sandeep Varma, Co-Founder and CEO of Equity Data Science (EDS). Paul and Sandeep discuss how factor modeling reshapes decision-making, performance analysis, and collaboration for managers. ...

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In this special edition of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, Americas sits down with Louis-Vincent Gave, founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Research, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping global markets. Louis shares his perspectives on China’s dramatic transformation from a real estate-driven economy to an industrial powerhouse and explains how stra...

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In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the OCIO space. From the rise of...

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In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the OCIO space. From the rise of...

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In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to data centers and the energy transition, ABF is reshaping how capital flows through the economy – espe...

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In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to data centers and the energy transition, ABF is reshaping how capital flows through the economy – espe...

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The pressure on asset owners is mounting, but so is their influence.  

With shifting regulations, growing data demands, and interest in alternatives, institutional investors across EMEA are being pushed to rethink their strategies from the ground up.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey chats with Mark Austin, Pensions and Insu...

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