Founded and hosted by Amanda Hindlian, Straight to Why uncovers the “why” behind the people, companies, and ideas transforming our world.
Beyond the headlines. Straight to the why.
Straight to Why goes beyond headlines to explore the questions we all ask about the stories of the day– questions that rarely get a clear answer. Each episode features conversations with experts and thought leaders at the center of these topics, cutting through the talking points to uncover the real motivations, ideas, and forces driving change – the “why” behind the people, companies, and events transforming our world.
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MEET YOUR HOST
Amanda Hindlian
Amanda Hindlian is a former Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs, and later served as Global Head of Capital Markets at the New York Stock Exchange. Most recently, she was President at Intercontinental Exchange, leading the Fixed Income and Data Services business. She is now a strategic advisor, investor, and board member based in New York City.
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Beyond the mic, Amanda leads Hindlian Advisory, bringing deep experience across financial markets, data, technology, and corporate strategy to alternative asset managers and consulting practices.
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In great company:
Coming on Straight to Why means joining great company. Guests on released and upcoming episodes represent firms including BlackRock, Ralph Lauren, Mastercard, Amazon, Stanford, Heidrick & Struggles, KPMG, Lightspeed, Korn Ferry, and Lux Capital.
We’re looking for experts and thought leaders at the center of today’s biggest stories: founders, investors, executives, and innovators who can take us past the headlines to the why behind their work. If that sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you.
Founders ad Entrepreneurs who turned an idea, or a setback, into a company.
Investors in venture capital, private equity, and private credit with a clear view of where markets are headed.
Operators and Executives who have led through change at scale.
Experts and Innovators in AI, technology, health and wellness, and consumer trends.
Creators and Storytellers in media, design, and fashion who are shaping culture.
Where bold thinking meets expertise.
Let’s create meaningful conversations together.
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