Episode 2: The Economic Road Ahead
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Panelists
Philip Angelides

Phil is no stranger to economic meltdown having served as Chair of the 10-member, bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission established by Congress in 2009 charged with investigating the events that led to the collapse of financial markets in 2008.
Phil served as California's State Treasurer and as trustee for California's multi-billion dollar pension funds creating over 100,000 units of affordable housing, schools, parks and infrastructure. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2006 and currently President of Riverview Capital Investments which focuses on sustainable urban development and clean energy projects.
Phil served as California's State Treasurer and as trustee for California's multi-billion dollar pension funds creating over 100,000 units of affordable housing, schools, parks and infrastructure. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2006 and currently President of Riverview Capital Investments which focuses on sustainable urban development and clean energy projects.
Mike Bapis

Mike is Managing Director of Private Wealth Services VIOS Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management. His clientele includes private and institution portfolios. Mike specializes in providing his services to professional athletes, entertainers and to large institutions.
He began his career at Morgan Stanley and HighTower Advisors. Mike is a Registered Advisor with the NFL's Players Association providing long-term financial planning for professional athletes. He ensures they have the necessary resources, knowledge and strategies to secure their financial wellness beyond the span of their limited careers into retirement. He regularly appears as a thought leader and expert on CNBC, Bloomberg and other leading business media outlets.
He began his career at Morgan Stanley and HighTower Advisors. Mike is a Registered Advisor with the NFL's Players Association providing long-term financial planning for professional athletes. He ensures they have the necessary resources, knowledge and strategies to secure their financial wellness beyond the span of their limited careers into retirement. He regularly appears as a thought leader and expert on CNBC, Bloomberg and other leading business media outlets.
John Koudounis

John Koudounis serves as CEO of Calamos Investments, a global investment firm servicing the needs of institutional and private investors since 1977. John oversees a team of 300+ professionals managing several mutual funds, closed-end, private and exchange traded funds. Calamos' clientele include Fortune 100 corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individual accounts.
John's 30+ year financial career includes a successful tenure as President and CEO of Mizuho Securities USA, a subsidiary of one of the world's largest full-service financial institutions. He is a frequent contributor on Fox, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg and other leading business media outlets.
John's 30+ year financial career includes a successful tenure as President and CEO of Mizuho Securities USA, a subsidiary of one of the world's largest full-service financial institutions. He is a frequent contributor on Fox, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg and other leading business media outlets.
Doretta Mistras

Doretta is Managing Director in the Health Investment Banking Division of Citigroup, based in New York. She is responsible for the firm's coverage of the Healthcare Technology and Outsourcing Practice. Doretta recently joined Citigroup after a long, successful career at Goldman Sachs. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2019, she spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs & Co. in their Healthcare group focused on M&A. While at Goldman Sachs, Doretta worked on $200+ billion dollar transactions in the healthcare industry.
Doretta earned a dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving both a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. She serves on the Board of the National Hellenic Society and the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation.
Doretta earned a dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving both a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. She serves on the Board of the National Hellenic Society and the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation.
Nicholas Sakellariadis

Nicholas has spent 35 years as an investment banker, most recently as a Managing Director of the Mergers & Acquisitions Department at Citigroup, covering the automotive, home building and building products sectors. Nicholas' clientele have included leading companies such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Fiat, Daimler Chrysler, Cemex, Pulte Homes, Continental Homes, Owens Corning, EDS and National Computer Systems.
Prior to Citi, Nicholas served as Co-head of M&A and Restructuring at Smith Barney leading reorganization efforts for clientele that included Texaco, Western Union, Chrysler, LTV Steel, Federated Department Stores, Revco, Continental, TWA, Pan Am, Eastern and American West Airlines.
In 2014 Nicholas led efforts to purchase the Dayton Dragons, a minor league baseball team and affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. He serves as Co-Chair and Principal Owner. The Dragons hold the all-time sports record for consecutive sold out games and have been ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the top 3 franchises (out of 160 teams) in Minor League Baseball.
Prior to Citi, Nicholas served as Co-head of M&A and Restructuring at Smith Barney leading reorganization efforts for clientele that included Texaco, Western Union, Chrysler, LTV Steel, Federated Department Stores, Revco, Continental, TWA, Pan Am, Eastern and American West Airlines.
In 2014 Nicholas led efforts to purchase the Dayton Dragons, a minor league baseball team and affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. He serves as Co-Chair and Principal Owner. The Dragons hold the all-time sports record for consecutive sold out games and have been ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the top 3 franchises (out of 160 teams) in Minor League Baseball.
Our Host: John MetAXAS

John is an award-winning news reporter and anchor at WCBS News radio and Bloomberg business reports with an audience of millions. He was anchor of CNN's Your Money, NASDAQ and Moneyline with Lou Dobbs correspondent. John has interviewed legendary business figures including Bill Gates, Andy Grove, Michael Bloomberg and world figures such as Presidents Obama, Clinton, Carter, and Mikhail Gorbachev.
John has practiced law and served as Chief Communications Officer for E*TRADE. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor in journalism.
John has practiced law and served as Chief Communications Officer for E*TRADE. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor in journalism.