This is a special episode that we recorded live at Proskauer’s flagship Private Credit Summit, part of its private capital event series. More than 200 capital allocators, lenders and investors joined us for an afternoon of lively discussion about private credit, fund formation and other hot topics. A highlight of the event was this conversation wit…

Welcome back to Private Market Talks! In this episode, we are joined by Shanna O’Reilly, co-head of Private Investments at Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest investment managers. Shanna helped drive the growth of Wellington’s Private Investment platform to where it now manages over $8.5 billion of AUM. During our conversation, we dis…

In this episode, we are joined by David Golub, President of Golub Capital and one of the first movers in the private credit industry. Since its founding over 30 years ago, Golub Capital has made over $150 billion in loans and won over 40 industry awards. Today, the firm has over $70 billion of capital under management. During our conversation, Davi…

In our newest episode of Private Market Talks, we’re joined by Steven Batchelor and Martina Sanow of Hg Capital, one of the largest and most successful private equity firms in the world. Specializing in technology, financial services software, and healthcare software companies in Europe and North America, Hg manages approximately $65 billion in fun…

Generative AI is no longer a theoretical technology. It’s here and now, and moving fast. Private funds are moving quickly to figure out how best to use it. During this episode, we explore with Dr. Mohammad Rasouli practical considerations for private funds as they consider how to adopt and implement AI, including issues of risk management, security…

In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline Cooley, managing partner and CIO for Crestline Summit Strategies. Caroline joined Crestline in 1998 and has since helped build the firm into a multi-strategy, multi-portfolio and multi-billion-dollar asset manager. During our conversation, we explore Crestline’s “platform model” and how that model allows th…

Digital Infrastructure – the cell towers, data centers, fiber and small cells that power our wireless and mobile data – is one of the fastest growing investment sectors today. New technologies such as 5G and IoT have put increasing demands on what many call the fourth utility and now, comes AI – the most demanding technology yet. As the global econ…

On this episode of Private Market Talks, we’re joined by Tim Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO of Hayfin, an alternative asset manager that has invested €35 billion of capital across more than 470 portfolio companies since its founding in 2009. Over the course of the conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, including the investment principles that ha…

Sengal Selassie is the founder and CEO of Brightwood Capital Advisors, a private credit firm with more than $5 billion in assets under management. Brightwood is a unique investor, providing financing to both non-sponsored-backed businesses as well as sponsor-backed companies across the middle market. They also invest in just five distinct industry …

On this episode of Private Market Talks, we welcome back Tina Fordham, founder of Fordham Global Foresight. We last spoke with Tina about a year ago in Season 1 Episode 5, in which she discussed how investors are faced with a very different geopolitical landscape today than has existed over the past 30 years, and how investors have had to raise the…

Private equity was on fire globally, at least until 2023. Fundraising targets got ever larger and deal activity was on a roll. So, what changed and what can both investors and managers expect for 2024? In this episode of Private Market Talks, we speak with Fraser van Rensburg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Asante Capital. Fraser explains the c…

As growing companies delay IPOs or sales, private company secondaries have become a rapidly growing market opportunity, especially as investors, founders and employees seek liquidity by selling a portion of their investment in a private company. Tom Callahan, CEO of Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), recently joined Private Market Talks to discuss the pr…

Bryan Corbett, president and CEO of the Managed Funds Association, walks us through regulatory policy issues affecting the global alternative asset management industry. Throughout this episode, Bryan dives deep into the potential impact of the new rules and the issues that they raise for managers and investors. This is a must-listen episode for any…

Jason Poston, a Texan native, transformed his life through bodybuilding after overcoming a troubled past and a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. His journey, from a run-in with the law to becoming one of the best competitive models, is a testament to his determination. Despite setbacks, he excelled in prestigious competitions, securing top rankings and…

This week on Private Market Talks, Warburg Pincus’ Global Head of ESG, Leela Ramnath invites us to look at how ESG drives growth. Leela is one of the leaders of a private equity task force that developed a methodology to analyze key ESG factors specific to the unique needs of each company and which are vital for achieving long term growth and resil…

Welcome to Season Two of Private Market Talks. We start this season with a conversation with Kevin Foley, Global Head of Debt Capital Markets for J.P. Morgan, the world’s largest bank. J.P. Morgan is a major player across the financial markets and Kevin is uniquely positioned to discuss a wide range of topics related to debt and global economic act…

Today we are going over upcoming sneaker releases for the month of September! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/sh…

Today we have another special guest from our OpTic Family and that is the one and only aPG! Brad "aPG" Laws is a world champion in Halo infinite and an absolute legend on the sticks. In this conversation we’re taking it all the way back to the beginning of his story. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7…

This week on Private Market Talks, Neuberger Berman’s Susan Kasser discusses the specific values at the core of building a top-tier private debt group as well as each investment decision. She also talks about the three “C’s” for creating a successful team and offers an insightful, self-proven piece of advice. Later in the episode, Susan looks back …

This week on Private Market Talks, MidCap Financial’s Clare Bailhé joins us to talk about what it’s like to build, scale and manage a market-leading credit investment platform. In 2008 – a pivotal year for the financial industry – Clare and her team formed MidCap and embarked on a $500 million fundraise. Since then, they have grown exponentially, a…

In this episode of Private Market Talks, CEO and co-founder of Novata, Alex Friedman helps contextualize the evolving conversation around ESG and demystifies how companies and their investors assess ESG compliance and goals. During our conversation, Alex talks about how Novata is working to develop objective data so that companies and their investo…

On the latest episode of Private Market Talks, we dive into the world of private equity with Matt Nacier, principal at Lincolnshire Management and member of the firm’s origination team. Lincolnshire Management is a middle market-focused private equity firm and an owner-operator in the truest sense. During the discussion, Matt shares how Lincolnshir…

In this episode we're going over upcoming sneaker releases for the month of June. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.co…

Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning, has been an executive, an owner, a founder, and a growth investor. In episode seven of Private Market Talks, Jonathan takes us through his history as CEO and Chairman of Kaplan; founder of Weld North; partnerships with KKR, Silverlake and Onex; and management and investment in Imagine Learning,…

In this episode, Jason Shuman, General Partner at Primary VC, gives us a window into his world of early-stage venture capital investing and discusses the multitude of stars that must align to lead to success. Jason shares his perspective on the venture investment landscape, what he looks for in founders when making a “go/no go” investment decision,…

In this episode we are joined by our OpTic Gaming brother MBoZe to talk about his professional gaming career, owning a clothing brand, the rise of content creation and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id164…

As capital allocators look out at the global and domestic landscape, escalating geopolitical risks cannot be ignored. Change is happening rapidly and capital allocators are looking for new ways to understand and assess these risks. This is why we are thrilled to welcome Tina Fordham, Founder of Fordham Global Foresight, to Private Market Talks.…

As private credit lenders move up market, Mike Ewald, partner at Bain Capital Credit, joins the Private Market Talks podcast to discuss how big the market might get, when – and if – the syndicated market comes back, and what competition between banks and direct lenders might look like in the future. In the wide-ranging discussion, Mike also shares …

In this episode we are joined by our long time friend Drew Evans CEO of world renowned streetwear brand Homme Femme! SUBSCRIBE TO HOMME FEMME ► https://www.youtube.com/@hommefemme/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversation…

On Episode 3 of Private Market Talks, Carlyle’s Justin Plouffe, managing director and deputy chief investment officer for Global Credit, talks about opportunities for credit investors in the current environment and what he’s keeping his eyes on in the coming months. From what’s powering growth in the market to how he assesses deals, Justin’s unique…

In this installment of Private Market Talks, Brent Humphries, President and Founding Member of AB Private Credit Investors, speaks with us from his home in Austin, Texas. Over the course of the episode, Brent shares his thoughts on the connection between driving Alpha and platform design, the resiliency of software/SaaS companies in the middle mark…

In this episode we are joined by our good friend Qias Omar to discuss his journey as a content creator, business man, and most importantly, sneakerhead! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Qias Omar’s 16 Year YouTube Journey 6:33 Is There Anything Wrong With Fake Sneakers? 16:23 Favorite Era Of Sneakers 22:45 Nike Stealing Designs Then Suing For Stolen Des…

In the first episode of Private Market Talks, host Peter Antoszyk sits down with Dan Pietrzak, co-head of Private Credit at KKR. Peter and Dan talk about their journeys in private credit, the importance of culture in building and scaling a successful team, and navigating opportunities and headwinds in private credit.…

The private market has exploded over the last 10 years. But how it works is less obvious. Come join host Peter Antoszyk in conversations with leading investors, asset managers and other capital allocators while we take a fresh look at what’s driving investors to pour billions of dollars into this alternative market. Together, we’ll hear their strat…

In this episode we are joined by a very good friend of the show, Flash Garments. He tells never before heard stories of what it was like inside the Donda 2 sessions working with Kanye West, how he became friends with Antonio Brown and crashed Sunday Service, writing one of the best wrestling theme songs of all time, and much, much more! TIMESTAMPS:…

This podcast is so much more than just Sneaker of The Year: with 13 different categories of 2022’s top shoes; this is the ULTIMATE comprehensive guide to 2022’s sneaker releases! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/…

As the year comes to an end, we took a look back to where it all started and some of our personal and business goals we’ve accomplished along the way. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200…

This episode is a little bit of a catch-all; we started with CPFM Grinches, found ourselves at drive-through zoos, catching wild hogs in prison, and ended with talks of Nike cutting production by 30% next year. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/u…

In this episode we're going over upcoming sneaker releases for the month of December. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotif…

Some of you might have noticed that we recently changed the name of our store and are no longer going by the name “Please Come Home”. Today we’re telling you the backstory of how we got that name and why we decided to rebrand our store to “The Selection”. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON:…

In today’s episode we are joined by our good friend and former NFL Safety, Kavon Frazier. He shares his journey of going to the NFL, and leaving with his own business taking the fitness and athletic world by storm. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.c…

In this episode we're going over upcoming sneaker releases for the month of November. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotif…

Today’s episode starts off with a simple question: What has been your best investment? The answer might not be as simple as you think… SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podc…

The downward spiral of Kanye West has been hard to watch, but a major piece of the puzzle was set in stone today once Adidas (and many others) officially dropped him from their partnership. What does this mean for the future of Ye and his place in the fashion world, let alone the world as a whole? Let’s talk about it… SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► htt…

In this episode we have our good friend Carlos Harris Jr. on the show to explain the steps he took to become his own boss and dominate the business world of social media and the internet. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conve…

In this episode we're talking about the rumored departure of Travis Scott’s Jordan 1 releases and Kanye West leaving Adidas to pursue his own brand. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&…

In this episode we're going over upcoming sneaker releases for the month of October. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify…

In this episode we're talking what exactly market value is, the importance of the customer experience, knowing the true worth of your business, and products and more... SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id16416054…

In this episode Hector Rodriguez AKA HECZ the owner and CEO of OpTic Gaming joins us to talk the history of Esports, Content Creation as a business, his love for sneakers and graffiti, and much more… SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbfyOye9v1zZK9eumzl7w LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p…

In this episode we are joined by one of the driving forces within the music industry, Hollyhood Bay Bay. We talk the early days of Bay Bay, how he worked his way into every corner of the industry, the importance of positivity and good energy, the history of the anthem “A Bay Bay”, and more… SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel…