Welcome to Ticker Talk Episode One! We’re kicking off with a very special guest Alex Vynokur from BetaShares.
From Soviet Ukraine to Bondi, Alex shares how grit, naivety and a love of meritocracy shaped his mission to democratise investing. We break down compounding vs timing the market, how tech and behaviour make you a better investor and his work with the United Ukrainian Appeal, plus rapid fire career lessons you can use tomorrow.
What you’ll learn
Timestamps
1:34 - Alexs Childhood in Soviet Ukraine
3:56 - Landing in Bondi with no English (beach vs… “beach”) and culture shock
5:00 - “Abundance” moment & the power of opportunity
9:52 - Mentors & family: grandfather’s “problems are to be overcome” mindset
12:37 - From law to finance: Baker McKenzie to finding a meritocracy
27:31 - Democratising wealth: why ETFs + global access matter for Aussies
34:41 - Founding BetaShares: timing, naivety, and seeing the system differently
38:50 - Behaviour over hype: using tech/AI to reduce mistakes and stay invested
44:22 - United Ukrainian Appeal: rehabilitation & mental health on the ground
50:04 - Rapid fire questionsA founder’s story with practical takeaways, mindset, tools, and simple habits to invest smarter.
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