Journeys to the Summit
Journeys to the Summit
Podcast Description
Journeys to the Summit is your gateway to the private stories of entrepreneurs who have navigated their way to the top. Hosted by Ilya Zlotnik of Vivaldi Capital Management.
Each episode explores adventures of the people who built great businesses and are living fulfilling lives.
From their initial struggles to masters of their craft, our guests share candid experiences, challenges faced, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Whether you're a successful entrepreneur or seeking inspiration, this podcast offers a compass to guide you along your journey.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation, with episodes delving into topics such as overcoming initial struggles, building sustainable business models, and navigating market challenges. For example, one episode discusses a restaurateur's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic while another explores risk management in trading and investment strategies.

Journeys to the Summit is your gateway to the private stories of entrepreneurs who have navigated their way to the top. Hosted by Ilya Zlotnik of Vivaldi Capital Management.
Each episode explores adventures of the people who built great businesses and are living fulfilling lives.
From their initial struggles to masters of their craft, our guests share candid experiences, challenges faced, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur or seeking inspiration, this podcast offers a compass to guide you along your journey.
What does it take to pivot from military service to co-founding a multi-billion-dollar wealth management firm?
In this episode of Journeys to the Summit, host Ilya Zlotnik interviews Randy Golden, co-founder of Vivaldi Capital Management. Randy shares his unexpected path from academic probation to the U.S. Army, the lessons he carried into finance, and the bold moves that helped him and his partners grow Vivaldi into a leader in alternatives.
You’ll hear:
How setbacks in college redirected Randy’s life
Lessons learned serving in Panama and how they shaped his discipline and perspective
Why he embraced fee-based advice early, before it was mainstream
His pioneering focus on alternatives for high-net-worth clients
The importance of thinking big, surrounding yourself with the right people, and never becoming too comfortable
📌 Learn more about Randy and the Vivaldi team: https://www.vivaldicap.com/team/
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