investology: investment management intelligence
Hosted by George Aliferis
A podcast exploring the mechanics of investment management for institutional investors, focusing on technology, strategy, and filtering market noise.
This is a show about the 'how' of professional investing, not the 'what'. It dissects the frameworks, technologies, and operational challenges faced by sophisticated investors like CIOs and family offices. The format alternates between long-form interviews with industry specialists and shorter, highly-produced 'Stress Test' episodes that use narrative and graphics to break down a specific financial problem, like pension decumulation.
“Unlike typical market commentary podcasts, 'investology' focuses on 'investment management intelligence'. Its unique dual-format, combining deep-dive expert interviews with concise, analytical 'Stress Test' segments, sets it apart. The host's background in both institutional finance and creative production gives the show a polished, informed feel.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by George Aliferis, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), 'investology' explores the world of investment management through a lens of technological optimism and healthy skepticism. Aliferis, who has over a decade of experience in financial markets at firms like Deutsche Bank, interviews experts, authors, and innovators to find new ways of delivering better outcomes for investors. The show challenges the status quo by diving into financial history and future technologies to uncover strategies for navigating markets with a clearer perspective.
Credentials & credits
- CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)
- Business Degree, HEC Paris
- Former financial markets professional (Deutsche Bank, Natixis)
- Udemy Instructor
Other ventures
- Orama.tv (Executive Producer & Founder)
- Investorama (Substack newsletter)
- theloup (Co-founder)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01How Managed Futures ETFs Became Hedge Fund Killers | Andrew Beer - DBiJun 25, 2026 · 45 min
- 02
- 03Macro Intelligence vs. Market Noise: A Framework for Long-Term InvestorsMay 21, 2026 · 41 min
- 04How Family Offices Can Finally Unlock Growth With AI Agents [Stress Test]May 10, 2026 · 3 min
- 05Private Credit is just getting startedMar 6, 2026 · 3 min
- 06Tequila, Ferraris & K-Pop that Beat VC Returns- Inside the World of ALTSJan 22, 2026 · 45 min
- 07RIA Roll Ups: The Trillion Dollar Battle For the Future of WealthDec 20, 2025 · 40 min
- 08From Direct Lending to ABF - The Data Unlock for Private Credit OperationsDec 13, 2025 · 37 min
Notable episodes
- 01Macro Intelligence vs. Market Noise: A Framework for Long-Term Investors
A clear example of the show's core premise: helping sophisticated investors separate signal from noise, featuring a deep dive into a guest's specific framework.
- 02The Architecture of Retention: Why Decumulation Wins the Great Wealth Transfer [Stress Test]
This episode showcases the 'Stress Test' format, a highly-produced, narrative-driven analysis of a critical industry problem.
- 03How Managed Futures ETFs Became Hedge Fund Killers | Andrew Beer - DBi
This interview tackles a complex alternative strategy and demonstrates the host's ability to deconstruct niche financial products for his audience.
What you'll be asked on this show
George Aliferis acts as a proxy for a sophisticated institutional client. He opens by clearly framing the problem or topic he wants to understand. He often asks for foundational definitions ('How would you define macro for an investor?') before drilling down into the guest's specific business model and value proposition ('What is it that you do that your clients can't easily do themselves?'). He connects abstract concepts to the guest's own published work or products, forcing a practical, grounded conversation rather than a purely theoretical one. His questioning is not adversarial but persistently seeks to uncover the unique mechanics and expertise of the guest's process.
The show employs two distinct styles. Standard episodes are long-form interviews where the host frames a complex topic, then allows the guest extended time to elaborate, using analogies to clarify key points. The recurring 'Stress Test' episodes are shorter, highly-edited narrative pieces that blend host narration with guest clips and rely heavily on on-screen graphics to explain a financial challenge.
Questions George Aliferis keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when George Aliferis reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How would you define [complex topic] for an investor?”
Often asked at the beginning to establish a clear, shared definition for the audience.
craft
2- Q.01
“What is it that you do that your clients can't easily do themselves?”
This question pushes guests to articulate their unique value proposition and core expertise.
- Q.02
“Can you tell us about your choice to focus specifically on [private markets, etc.]?”
Seeks the strategic reasoning behind a guest's niche business focus.
process
4- Q.01
“What exactly is the product you're selling? Is it a forecast, a guide, or a framework?”
He asks this to move beyond concepts and understand the guest's concrete business model.
- Q.02
“What goes on behind the scenes? Is your process data-driven with big models?”
Used to peek under the hood and understand the methodology behind a firm's analysis or product.
- Q.03
“Could you tell us specifically who your users or clients are?”
This helps identify the target audience and context for the guest's services.
- Q.04
“Can we go through the basics of [managed futures, etc.]? What are we talking about?”
A foundational question to ensure the audience can follow a deep dive into a niche topic.
advice
1- Q.01
“Regarding your [specific report or scenario], what should an investor do with this information?”
This question connects the guest's analysis to practical, actionable steps for an investor.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Is your role also about filtering information and helping clients overcome biases?”
Probes the psychological or behavioral value a guest provides beyond just data or strategy.
future
1- Q.01
“Where do you think the inflection point is for this asset class?”
Asks the guest for a forward-looking prediction on growth and adoption.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Why do you think there's a lack of love for this strategy? Is it a naming problem?”
Explores the marketing and perception challenges that can hinder a strategy's adoption.
Signature segments
- · Stress Test episodes
- · Focus on 'investment management intelligence'
- · INVE$TOLOGY title card
- · Host analogies for complex topics
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders, C-level executives, or chief economists from specialized financial firms (e.g., hedge fund replication, macro advisory, pension solutions). They are practitioners and builders who can dissect the mechanics of their niche in the investment management world.
- Andrew Beeron How Managed Futures ETFs Became Hedge Fund Killers | Andrew Beer - DBi
- Hugh Cutleron The Architecture of Retention: Why Decumulation Wins the Great Wealth Transfer [Stress Test]
- Dylan Smithon Macro Intelligence vs. Market Noise: A Framework for Long-Term Investors
- Andrea Carnelli Dompeon How Family Offices Can Finally Unlock Growth With AI Agents [Stress Test]
- Stefan von Imhofon Tequila, Ferraris & K-Pop that Beat VC Returns- Inside the World of ALTS
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is produced by Orama.tv, a creative agency founded by the host, George Aliferis. This suggests the show may serve as a form of content marketing to showcase Orama.tv's expertise in communicating complex financial topics, rather than relying on traditional third-party sponsorship.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name and background?
- The host is George Aliferis. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) with a business degree from HEC Paris and over 10 years of experience in financial markets, including at Deutsche Bank.
- What is the format of the show?
- The podcast primarily features long-form interviews with financial industry experts, but also includes shorter, highly-produced 'Stress Test' episodes that analyze a specific financial problem.
- Who is the podcast for?
- It's aimed at sophisticated financial professionals, such as institutional investors, wealth managers, and family office staff, who are focused on investment strategy and infrastructure.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes on a roughly monthly cadence, as of mid-2026.
- Where can I listen to 'investology'?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [02]George Aliferis, CAIA - Substack (Investorama)investorama.substack.com
- [03]George Aliferis, CAIA | Udemy Instructorudemy.com
- [04]George Aliferis - about.meabout.me
- [05]INVESTOLOGY - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]George Aliferis - Quora Profilequora.com
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