CalSTRS Scott Chan: Allocating Capital Dynamically Across Public And Private markets

Ashby hosts The Don't Get Fired Podcast by Stanford Long-Term Investing, a series of conversations that gets into the real challenges facing institutional investors. Each episode features Ashby Monk and Daniel Adamson in discussion with investment professionals who manage large, long-term portfolios. The focus isn't on market predictions or quick tips, but on the difficult, often risky work of innovation within complex organizations. These guests share firsthand accounts of the major changes they've implemented-the strategies that worked, the hurdles they faced, and how they navigated internal politics to see their ideas through. This podcast provides a rare look at the practical side of steering capital toward future returns while also aiming to create positive impact. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics and leadership behind pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds. You’ll hear frank stories about transforming investment approaches from the inside, offering lessons on managing change and ambition in a field where playing it safe is often the default. The dialogue is built on the premise that the world needs these institutions to evolve, and these conversations explore exactly how that can be done successfully.