Por: Puru Saxena

AlphaTarget PULSE brings you timely, institutional-grade insights on markets, business, technology and investing. Every other Friday, our Founder Puru Saxena (veteran money manager and Founder of money management firms in Hong Kong) and our highly experienced analysts (ex-Citibank, Societe Generale, Peel Hunt, Berenberg, Motley Fool) cut through the noise and dissect markets, disruptive business trends, technological developments and opportunities, revealing where the smart money is investing. 

AlphaTarget PULSE is a production of AlphaTarget, a premier research firm which specialises in uncovering disruptive, rapidly growing companies in the public markets, equipping investors with actionable insights to stay ahead in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. Our firm is trusted by a wide range of investors including individuals, family offices, financial advisers, funds and wealth managers and our research subscription educates and empowers investors to make smarter decisions.  

Meet the Panellists:


Puru Saxena – Former Founder and Portfolio Manager of two Hong Kong based money management firms (2001–2016) and a regular guest on Bloomberg, CNBC, BBC and CNN. His firm was acquired by a listed asset management company in 2016. Today, he shares his investment insights with 380,000+ followers on X (@saxena_puru).

Irnest Kaplan – Former Equity Analyst at Societe Generale and Founder of a boutique research firm for 22 years. Recognised multiple times as South Africa’s #1 analyst in Computing and Electronics by institutional investors. BSc in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and CFA Charterholder.

Oyvind Bjerke – Former Investor at Arceau Family Office and Research Manager at MMC Ventures. Previously Equity Analyst at Peel Hunt and Berenberg, specialising in disruptive technology and thematic research. MSc in Behavioural Finance (Distinction) from Warwick Business School and an MA (Honours) in Economics and Accounting from the University of Edinburgh. 

Anirban Mahanti – Former Director of Research and Portfolio Manager at The Motley Fool (Australia) with expertise in disruptive technologies and machine learning. Co-author of over 70 peer-reviewed papers and has consulted for industry. Ph.D. and MSs in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan and a BE from Birla Institute of Technology, India.

Damia Othman – Former Manager at Citibank Malaysia. Previously, VP at Affin Hwang Investment Bank and sell-side analyst at KAF Equities and TA Securities covering consumer and autos. BA (Honours) in Business Economics from the University of Exeter, UK.   


AlphaTarget Pulse is a production of Alpha Target Limited, a company registered in Jersey (Channel Islands). The opinions expressed in this podcast and the information provided are for informational and educational purposes only and are not to be construed as investment advice. You should consult with your own registered investment adviser or other qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. 

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