Tom Portz. Lecturer:
Academic
Inspirational Telephone: 262-970-9742
Motivational e-mail: tom@portzlectures.com
I am fortunate and I am optimistic. I have had a successful and fulfilling career in finance and investment management. It requires me to travel the world, meeting with clients, companies, and governments. In conjunction with those activities I have given countless lectures on a variety of topics. Over the years, I have broadened the topics and now speak to a variety of audiences. If you would like an entertaining, well-reasoned program that is based on facts, I am a good choice for you.
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Hi, I'm Tom Portz. I've spoken to academic, corporate, and non-profit audiences for over 20 years. If you would like an insightful and uptempo lecture, give me a call.
Unique Lectures.
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Inspiring. Researched Content. Humorous Stories.
Timely. Optimistic. Well-reasoned. Motivational. Hopeful.
Entertaining. First-hand Experiences. Evocative. Uptempo. Engaging.
Timely Lectures
Brexit and The European Union
- how, why, and what might be
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A tailored and understandable explanation of an evolving United Kingdom that voted for Brexit and how it affects that nation, the European Union, and the rest of us.
My father founded a business that had an office north of London, England. Along with my family, I visited England and the greater Untied Kingdom from a young age. Those experiences led me to attend Cambridge and Oxford. For decades I have followed events in the UK and have solid understanding of the Brexit issue, how it came to be and how it might be resolved.
Diary of a Portfolio Manager
- an inside look at trading and markets
American Optimism
- an inspiring discussion of what's right
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Coming soon!
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A lively and upbeat discussion based on comparative data, delivered with unique stories and anecdotes.
As an investment advisor and portfolio manager, I have traveled the world on business, having now visited over 60 countries. I have met with clients, companies, and governments. This experience has allowed me to form reasoned opinions on the comparative strengths the United States enjoys and why its residents should be optimistic.
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An exciting look at the fast-paced business of hands-on portfolio management.
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Suitable for many audiences, this program offers considerable insight to undergraduates evaluating career opportunities.
Someone once asked my three-year-old son how old he was. He answered, "Three-quarters of an inch and a dime."
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Don't you love a good talk.
I have founded more than one firm providing investment advice, portfolio and hedge fund management, as well as working in the area of private equity. The business moves at light speed and has any number of perils and rewards. In a single lecture, I can share the gritty details of finance, the markets, and one of the world's most extraordinary occupations.