Vera Kaeppler

Ceo and Head of Hedge Funds at Vk Capital

Member since October 2024

Education: Bs in economics - Masters in finance and international management
Miami, FL, USA

Biography

Senior president and professional in finance, with a focus on asset allocation, asset management, hedge funds, vc, and real estate. I am currently running a consulting company with a focus in family offices. Former global Head of hedge funds at Barclays wealth management and a Saudi family office. Previously trained as portfolio manager at UBS IN NEW YORK AND LONDON. Started career in mergers and acquisitions at Lazard Freres. Was a teaching assistant in a PhD program in banking at University of Basel, Switzerland.

Passion

Finance, asset management, risk management, hedge funds, careers for women, women's rights, kids rights, sponsoring athletes, how sports and being an athlete can help your career , longevity, human rights, ESG investment, angel investing and its problems, the importance of higher education

Best Story

How is successfully avoided tge Madoff fund and huge losses for my clients, how to avoid risks but take calculated risks like me moving to new york as an expat totally alone etc

Origin Story

Perseverance, studying hard, never giving up, and looking always for the next stepping stone. Being optimistic and creating a global network

I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions

Best Story

How is successfully avoided tge Madoff fund and huge losses for my clients, how to avoid risks but take calculated risks like me moving to new york as an expat totally alone etc

Origin Story

Perseverance, studying hard, never giving up, and looking always for the next stepping stone. Being optimistic and creating a global network

I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions