Recorded on 10/11/24 In this episode, we feature Jean Madar, CEO and co-founder of IPAR, a global producer and distributor of prestige fragrance products in operation since 1982. We discuss the momentum of the fragrance category, the changing preferences of fragrance consumers, and the biggest regional opportunities ahead. We also explore the histo…

Recorded on 10/25/24 TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber speaks with Jean Hynes to discuss her outlook for the biopharma industry, her career in health care investing, her advice to women investors, and her journey to becoming the first woman CEO of Wellington Management. She describes her career trajectory as an evolution through three stages: 1) learni…

Recorded on 10/29/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger flags the key 33 counties across 13 states to watch for election results & implications on November 5. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

Recorded on 10/11/24 What's Happening with Amazon Beauty? Recom's Chief Growth Officer Dana Upshaw discusses the growth of marketplace models and how brands can perfect their marketplace selling presence. Recom is a marketplace optimization partner with a top 10 Amazon seller rank worldwide. Listen for key insights related to the beauty industry as…

Recorded on 10/21/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses what to watch with the early vote in the battleground states & what happens after voting ends on November 5. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

Recorded on 10/11/24 Manufacturing capacity, workforce hiring and retention, and a host of other issues continue to bedevil DoD and U.S. defense manufacturers. Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Jerry McGinn about the health of the U.S. industrial base and his latest analysis of case studies in prior U.S. defense buildups. https://go.td.com/P…

Recorded on 10/14/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses what to watch in the seven key Presidential battleground states. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

Recorded on 09/10/24 Whereas software had traditionally been used by patients to track and manage their disease, clinical evidence has demonstrated software can also be used to as a therapeutic to impact clinical outcomes. Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are uniquely positioned to address some of the key shortcomings of traditional pharmac…

Recorded on 09/12/24 In this episode, we feature Alisa Lask, CEO of Rion Aesthetics, a regenerative aesthetics company pioneering human derived ingredients in skincare, to discuss the convergence of wellness and beauty and the use of platelet-derived exosome technology. Backed by over 15 years of visionary science, Rion aims to transform the regene…

Recorded on 09/24/24 The post-COVID travel surge continues despite the occasional air pocket. This episode features Tom Fitzgerald, TD Cowen's airline analyst, and Kevin Kopelman, TD Cowen's senior hotels and online travel analyst, discussing major dynamics across airlines, hotels, and online travel, summer 2024, and key industry debates as we head…

Recorded on 10/04/24 On this episode of the NatSec Need To Know, we have an extended cut of our Reporters' Roundtable to discuss the Washington outlook through the Lame Duck session and to discuss high-profile Air Force and Army trade shows. We also go deep on the Navy’s struggles with buying and building submarines. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclo…

Recorded on 10/07/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses 3 signals to watch in the 2024 noise: 1) Race for the Senate; 2) Race for the House; 3) $4.5T+ Tax & Fiscal Cliffs for New Congress. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

Recorded on 09/10/24 Evernorth has played a leading role in the development of value-based contracting programs to assist plan sponsors in managing rising pharmaceutical costs. As plan sponsors are faced with the cost impacts of the rising mix of specialty drugs, they are increasingly turning to solutions such as Evernorth's SafeGuardRx, which comb…

Recorded on 09/30/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses 3 signals to watch in the 2024 noise: 1) VP Debate Preview; 2) All-Important Campaign Ground Game; 3) Nikki Haley Primary Voters. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

When we think of the biopharmaceutical industry, we naturally think of innovation in terms of discovery of novel medicines treating any number of diseases and conditions. The innovation occurring in the pharma industry isn't limited to drug discovery, and has also extended into the application of technology in pursuit of developing new therapies. I…

Recorded on 09/12/24 In this episode, we host Katie Storer from Blackstone Growth, Blackstone’s dedicated growth equity investing platform, to hear about her investment strategies and beauty brands that are disruptive in the market. We also discuss the overall consumer landscape, key attributes that drive longevity, and the importance of connecting…

In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses three big wild cards to watch in the 2024 noise: 1) Omaha & Impact of an Electoral College Tie; 2) Pivot Counties to Watch; and 3) Three States to Watch on Election Night as Wave Indicators https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure…

Recorded on 09/10/24 Walgreens launched its Clinical Trials business in 2022 to make clinical trials more accessible, convenient, and equitable for the nearly 80% of Americans who live near a Walgreens store. Since then, the company has seen solid growth in this business, now working with more than 25 biopharmaceutical companies, academic instituti…

In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses the top four big-picture signals to watch in the 2024 noise: 1) Presidential election; 2) $5T+ Tax/Fiscal Cliffs on Horizon; 3) Congressional Undercard; and 4) Harris/Trump Macro Policies. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure…

Recorded on 09/12/24 Welcome to a special edition of the TD Cowen FutureHealth Podcast, where Charles Rhyee and Ryan Langston recap key takeaways from TD Cowen's 9th Annual FutureHealth Conference held September 10, 2024, in New York. The conference featured a number of panel sessions covering transforming care delivery models and sites of care, th…

In this episode, we look at the PBM industry, which has been in the spotlight in recent months, and not necessarily in a good way. PBMs have been painted as the unnecessary "middle man" that is driving up the cost of drugs. But is this really the case? The PBM industry traces its roots back over 50 years, with an initial narrow focus on efficient b…

Supply Chain 101: Faster & Less Expensive Can Win the Retail Race. Portless founder Izzy Rosenzweig helps us contextualize the rise of the ultra-fast fashion model, catalyzed by leaders Temu & Shein, while highlighting opportunities for brands to optimize their supply chains. We discuss the impact of direct logistics on cash flow & margins and the …

Recorded on 07/24/24 TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber speaks with Jeff Solomon, President of TD Cowen and Vice Chair of TD Securities about his career in Wall Street and his philosophy on how to be a present and inspirational leader. More broadly, Jeff also discusses how TD's acquisition of Cowen helps expand our product offering to corporates and ins…

Recorded on 07/29/24 In this episode, Roman Schweizer, TD Cowen's WRG Geopolitics & Defense Analyst, discusses the latest Washington policy topics, Farnborough takeaways and the future of major aircraft programs with a reporter roundtable and special guest Richard Aboulafia from AeroDynamic Advisory. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure…

Recorded on 06/03/24 Live at our TD Cowen Consumer Conference, we discuss the evolution of home fragrance and what is ahead for the fragrance category with Harry Slatkin, who is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance, and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John use his home fragrances. A…

Recorded on 06/04/24 Over time, pets have moved from the dog house to the master bed, as pet owners increasingly treat them as beloved family members. We hosted Richard Maltsbarger, President & CEO of Pet Valu, live at TD Cowen's Consumer Conference, to cover a range of topics that, among other things, include: the humanization and premiumization t…

Episode Recorded On 06/26/24 In this episode we take a deep dive into cybersecurity in the healthcare system. According to HHS, over the last ten years, the number of reported healthcare data breaches have consistently trended upward. The 734 reported breaches in 2023 is nearly double what was seen in 2018, and collectively these breaches are impac…

Recorded on 06/04/24 What is timelessness? Live at TD Cowen's Consumer Conference, we hosted Ari Hoffman, retail executive and CEO of North America at Ted Baker, to chat about the future of department stores, building timeless brands, and delivering on the best customer experience. Mr. Hoffman brings a wealth of experience across the luxury and ret…

TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber speaks with Arsani William, Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Logos Capital, about his views on the outlook ahead for biotech. Arsani shares the investment strategy at Logos and how their approach is differentiated from other therapeutic funds, opines on recent trends that may suggest the start …

In this episode of Retail Visionaries, we host Spin Master's CEO Max Rangel, and CFO Mark Segal, to discuss the company's cross-collaborative growth strategy. Spin Master is a leading global children's entertainment company, that creates, designs, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio across its three creative centres – Toys, Entertainment, …

TD Cowen Analysts John Kernan and Max Rakhlenko sit down at TD Cowen's 8th Annual Consumer Conference to discuss their key takeaways from the conference. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Securities által

A little over a year after TD completed its acquisition of Cowen, Larry Wieseneck, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at TD Securities and David Erickson, Senior Fellow at The Wharton School are joined by Damian Engen, Head of Global Debt Capital Markets at TD Securities to reflect on lessons learned while bringing two organizations together.…

In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses the top four, big-picture signals to watch in the 2024 noise: 1) The Known Knowns (upcoming debt, tax, fiscal & trade cliffs); 2) Five policy themes continuing regardless of election outcome; 3) The six key variables to determine 2024 election, and; 4) policy implication …

In this episode, we interview Frederic Fekkai, an iconic leader in the industry that stands for effortless elegance. Fekkai's professional products offer personalized care for every hair type, hair texture, and hair color. The brand's salon-level products feature sustainable packaging and clean, natural formulas designed to solve every hair’s most …

In this episode of Retail Visionaries, we host Yaysay's Co-Founder & CEO, Lindsay Ferstandig, to chat about her latest venture into digital shopping. Yaysay marries the excitement off off-price treasure hunting with gamifying retail and luxury shopping. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to drive a personalized daily offering across cat…

Recorded on 04/19/24 In this episode we’ll be talking about what’s next for digital health, which started emerging in the mid-2010s as a way to provide new ways to access care using a digital first approach, disrupting the traditional care model that was episodic in nature to move toward a care model that was more continuous. A lot has changed over…

Recorded on 03/28/24 Specialty drugs, which are typically composed of large molecules that need to be injected or infused, as a category, represent roughly 50% of pharma spending today and continues to increase. And unlike more traditional medications that people pick up at their local pharmacy, specialty pharmacies emerged along the way to dispens…

Recorded on 03/21/24 In this episode, we host Glossier's CEO, Kyle Leahy, to discuss the brand's core strengths in the competitive beauty market. We believe Glossier is changing the world of beauty through iconic products and embracing community and inclusivity. Glossier started as Into The Gloss, a beauty website and community devoted to sharing r…

Recorded on 03/13/24 Designing stores with embodied circularity in mind. In this episode of Retail Visionaries, we host RESET's Founder & CEO, Raefer Wallis, to discuss the future of retail stores and creating a more sustainable future. RESET is an independent, third-party company that aims to bring a standardization system to measure the environme…

Recorded on 03/15/24 TD Cowen Analyst Yaron Werber speaks with award-winning biotech journalist Luke Timmerman about Luke’s love of mountaineering, and how he has been able to leverage his passion and expertise for a great cause with his Timmerman Traverse treks. These expeditions bring together diverse and intrepid groups of biotech professionals …

Recorded on 03/18/23 In this episode, Roman Schweizer, TD Cowen's WRG Geopolitics & Defense Analyst, discusses the recently released FY25 DoD budget with a reporter roundtable and a panel of budget experts. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Cowen Insights által

Recorded on 02/21/24 Optimize Your Face With The Resurfacing Compound. Tina Chen Craig reveals the secrets to U Beauty’s customer & science-centric innovation. U Beauty, founded in 2019, became famous with their hero product, their daily all-in-one Resurfacing Compound serum. U Beauty’s SIREN Capsule Technology focuses treatment on specific skin ar…

Recorded on 03/08/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger discusses the main 3 topics for the 2024 election – the Presidential race between Biden and Trump (with 4 key variables), the Congressional undercard, and what all this means for policy in 2025 and beyond. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW https://go.t…

Recorded on 02/21/24 We sat down with Stefano Curti, Chief Brands Officer for Consumer Beauty, to highlight some of our key takeaways from our Glowing Ahead Beauty & Wellness Summit on February 13, 2024, and explore COTY’s opportunities that leverage fragrance, distribution & innovation expertise. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW https://…

Recorded on 02/15/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Washington Research Group’s Chris Krueger breaks down three areas to watch in the next six weeks: 1) the fate of the two fiscal packages & looming government shutdown risk, 2) special election takeaways & impact on 2024, and 3) a catalyst-rich policy environment through Q1. For Disclosures, click here …

Recorded on 02/15/24 In this episode, TD Cowen Analysts Roman Schweizer, Cai von Rumohr, and Gautam Khanna discuss a few of their key observations and takeaways from this year’s Aerospace & Defense Conference. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosureTD Cowen Insights által

Recorded on 02/05/24 TD Cowen hosts Jason Karp, Founder & CEO of HumanCo, on this episode of Retail Visionaries. HumanCo is a holding company focused on delivering better-for-you products that make it easy to live a healthy life. This episode covers Jason's career from hedge fund manager to growing several food brands and starting HumanCo. For Disc…

Recorded on 02/06/24 In this episode, we take a look at the changing landscape for pharmacy reimbursement and the push towards a cost-plus model of reimbursement. Over the last few decades, growth in pharmaceutical utilization and an increasing mix of specialty drugs has helped drive strong performance for many participants in the pharmaceutical su…

Recorded on 01/23/24 Furnishing Dreams & Disrupting an Industry. TD Cowen hosts Shawn Nelson, Founder & CEO of Lovesac, on this episode of Retail Visionaries. Lovesac is a modern furniture brand with fully customizable products such as The World’s Most Adaptive CouchTM & The World’s Most Comfortable SeatTM. We explore strategies & lessons from a hi…

Recorded on 01/25/24 In this episode, Larry Wieseneck, Head of Global Investment Banking at TD Securities and David Erickson, Senior Fellow at The Wharton School, discuss the current state, potential catalysts, and outlooks for the IPO, M&A, and Private Equity/Venture markets. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW https://go.td.com/PodcastDisc…