CAIS Live Conversations, Building With Alts | Arctos and CAIS Advisors on Investing Across Sports Ecosystems (EP. 35)

In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations: Building With Alts, CAIS Co-President Brad Walker sits down with Chad Hutchinson, Partner at Arctos Partners, and CAIS Advisors CIO Neil Blundell to explore sports, media, and entertainment as an emerging asset class. The group discusses how changes in league rules have broadened access to franchise ownership and why teams are increasingly viewed as intellectual property platforms. They also touch on the role of media rights, scarcity, and global fan engagement, along with insights into college sports, the evolving media landscape, and how fandom can influence long-term economic value. 

Creators and Guests

Host

Alex Cavalieri

Head of Marketing, CAIS

Guest

Chad Hutchinson

Partner at Arctos Partners

Guest

Neil Blundell

Head of Investments, CAIS

What is CAIS Live Conversations, Building With Alts ?

CAIS Live Conversations: Building With Alts, tackles the often untapped potential of alternative investments by sitting down with the various players in the alts ecosystem. Listen in as we dive into alternative investments from the perspective of industry experts, RIA executives, IBD executives, alts manager leaders, and alts experts. Hear what other advisors are doing, learn about new technology, and join us as we turn investment complexities into real-life concepts that could potentially help diversify and drive growth in the independent space.