Python is a high-level, object-oriented programming language that is used in a variety of projects ranging from data science and machine learning to backend web development. In fact, it is one of the most in-demand programming languages today. Learning Python is a great entry point into the technical world as the syntax is much easier to…
Overview: Strong data culture is a sine qua non for effective organizations in the digital age, and proprietary data insights are increasingly becoming the most important asset such organizations can accrue. Additionally, firms that are invested in crafting a compelling, authentic narrative from their data are uniquely positioned to establish enduring brands, often thriving in…
We are in a world that's changing rapidly. New technologies and processes are disrupting all aspects of society, and will continue to have profound effects on the careers and peace of mind of those who have come to depend on outdated paradigms. As the pressure builds for us to remain ahead of each new wave,…
Please join us on Thursday, June 9th for a conversation to gain a better understanding of the potential expected returns, and risks, of investing now in the various energy markets. Given the policies of the Biden Administration and the political trends in the U.S., together with the recent changes in the geo-political environment (Russia Invasion of Ukraine, possibly of a renewed Iran Deal,…
We are in a world that's changing rapidly. New technologies and processes are disrupting all aspects of society, and will continue to have profound effects on the careers and peace of mind of those who have come to depend on outdated paradigms. As the pressure builds for us to remain ahead of each new wave,…
We are in a world that's changing rapidly. New technologies and processes are disrupting all aspects of society, and will continue to have profound effects on the careers and peace of mind of those who have come to depend on outdated paradigms. As the pressure builds for us to remain ahead of each new wave,…
This third installation of a member-organized event series will feature two start-up entrepreneurs from the local company BarTrack. We will be speaking with Hunter Markle and Brett Danielson from BarTrack. Join CFAW members on March 2, 2021 to learn more about business efficiency. Speakers: Brett Danielson, Co-Founder & CEO, BarTrack brett@bartrack.beer Hunter Markle, Co-Founder, BarTrack…
February’s selection is Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson. From the publisher: “A renowned Harvard professor debunks prevailing orthodoxy with a new intellectual foundation and a practical pathway forward for a system that has lost its moral and ethical foundation. Free market capitalism is one of humanity’s greatest inventions and the…
These are indeed interesting times – two years of a global pandemic, unprecedented monetary and fiscal response, uncertainty over rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, shortage of workers, and potential tax increases in the U.S. Join CFAW to explore what economic trends might be in store for the US and global economies in 2022 as we…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to our monthly virtual event on December 13, 2021, from 5 to 6 pm ET. Our featured speaker is Ms. Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder and CIO at Wincrest Capital. She will discuss her views regarding decarbonization and inflation, and her strategies positioning for these investing themes. She will…
Fifty years after the birth of the index fund, passive investing now accounts for more than $20 trillion, equal to the entire gross domestic product of the US, and is today a force reshaping markets, finance and even capitalism itself in myriad subtle but pivotal ways. Join Russ Wermers, Endowed Chair in Finance and Director…
Given the historically low interest rate environment ushered in by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy response to the 2020 COVID-induced recession, investors are now looking at flat to negative real returns from an asset class that has been a backbone of portfolios for decades. Come listen to asset allocators discuss how they’re trying to solve…
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