Private Market Talks: Conversations and insights on the private markets with private capital’s leading figures.

In this podcast, hosted by Proskauer Partner, Howard Beber, we feature leading asset managers, investors, and other capital allocators to discuss their strategies and stories, explore this fast-growing industry and learn the secrets of their success.

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Episodes 45

Manager Selection, Secondaries, and the Power Law with CF Private Equity's Mark Hoeing
17d ago · 48:24
In this episode of Private Market Talks, CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing joins partner Howard Beber to explain how persistence of returns, disciplined manager selection, and rigorous diligence define success in today's market. Mark shares his outlook on continuation vehicles and the broader evolution of the secondary market, unpacks the power law dynamics driving venture capital returns, and points to founder-owned businesses and AI infrastructure as sources of future growth.
Communications as a Competitive Advantage with Greenbrook’s Andrew Honnor
1mo ago · 38:53
In the latest episode of Private Market Talks, Howard Beber speaks with Andrew Honnor, founder and managing partner of Greenbrook Advisory, about how effective communication is a strategic advantage for private market firms. Andrew discusses how firms can build trust with investors, regulators, and portfolio companies, why a clear investment narrative is increasingly important in a competitive fundraising environment, and how to prepare for greater public scrutiny. The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping LP diligence, why reputation is built long before a crisis, and what sets the i
Why Private Markets Are Going Mainstream with VanEck's Christian Munafo
2mo ago · 36:07
In the latest episode of Private Market Talks, Christian Munafo, Portfolio Manager of Growth Equity at VanEck, joins Howard Beber to discuss the evolution of the non-traditional secondaries market, the rise of late-stage private investing, and the growing convergence of public and private markets. Christian explains how the secondaries market has expanded beyond traditional LP transactions, how investors are finding liquidity in an increasingly complex ecosystem, and why private companies are attracting broader pools of capital than ever before. The conversation also explores the democratizati
Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville
3mo ago · 32:34
How do you invest with conviction in an uncertain market? In this episode of Private Market Talks, Lorne Somerville, Managing Partner at CVC Capital Partners and co-head of North American Private Equity, joins partner Howard Beber to share how CVC is approaching today’s environment. Lorne explains how instability is shaping investment strategy, with a more selective approach in the U.S. and a focus on businesses with consistent cash flow and clear growth potential. He also discusses how CVC leverages its global network and founder partnerships to compete in a highly developed market. The conve
Navigating Market Complexity with Churchill’s Jason Strife
5mo ago · 46:11
How are private equity and private credit adapting to a more complex market? In this episode of Private Market Talks, Jason Strife, senior managing director and head of junior capital and private equity solutions at Churchill Asset Management, joins partner Howard Beber to discuss today’s private market landscape. Jason shares how Churchill’s middle-market platform brings together direct lending, junior capital, co-investments and secondaries to serve private equity sponsors. He also discusses why manager expertise and disciplined portfolio construction are critical in a more complex market. D
Inside the GP Stakes Opportunity with RidgeLake Partners’ Todd Milligan
6mo ago · 45:48
What’s driving the growth of GP stakes investing, and where is the opportunity today? In this episode of Private Market Talks, Todd Milligan, co-head of RidgeLake Partners, joins partner Howard Beber to discuss the evolution of GP stakes and why the middle market has become a key focus for long-term partnerships. Todd shares how RidgeLake approaches minority equity investments, the role GP stakes can play in growth and succession planning and why culture and alignment matter more than ever. During the conversation, Todd and Howard also explore how LP perceptions have shifted, how deals are sou
Building Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros
8mo ago · 43:08
In this episode of Private Market Talks, Michael Psaros, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, joins Howard Beber to discuss KPS’s disciplined, operations-focused approach to industrial investing. Michael shares how his roots in a steel town shaped his career, why KPS measures success through absolute value creation and how the firm is navigating global technology and manufacturing shifts. He also reflects on leadership, long-term partnerships and the culture that has guided KPS’ success for more than three decades.
Charting the Future of Private Markets with Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach
9mo ago · 58:55
In this new episode of Private Market Talks, Andrea Auerbach, Global Head of Private Investments at Cambridge Associates, joins us to discuss the evolution of private markets, from fundraising slowdowns and liquidity challenges to the expanding role of AI in investment strategy. Andrea shares her perspective from over two decades of experience on how investors can navigate today’s complex environment and why the most compelling opportunities may be emerging right now.
Scaling and Innovating in Secondaries with Dawson Partners’ Yann Robard
11mo ago · 43:36
What’s next for secondary markets? In this episode of Private Market Talks, Dawson Partners’ Yann Robard joins us to unpack the evolving secondary market and untapped potential for increased capitalization. From structured solutions to the rise of NAV lending, Yann explains Dawson’s innovative approach to secondaries transcations. He also shares his outlook on private equity performance, lessons learned from building Dawson, and advice for the next generation of investors.
Structured Capital in Focus with Strategic Value Partners’ Brian Himot
11mo ago · 31:13
In this episode, partner and Private Funds co-head Howard Beber takes the host seat in a dynamic conversation with Brian Himot, head of structured capital at Strategic Value Partners (SVP). With more than $22 billion in assets under management, SVP is a leading global alternative investment firm focused on private credit, private equity and event-driven opportunities. Brian shares his path from tax lawyer to building SVP’s structured capital platform, where his team delivers flexible, tailored financing solutions for founder-led and sponsor-backed businesses. Together, he and Howard dive into
Navigating Policy, Private Markets and AI with Barings’ David Mihalick
1y ago · 40:43
Barings is one of the world’s leading investment managers, with a platform that spans public and private markets, fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. In this episode, we sit down with David Mihalick, Co-Head of Global Investments at Barings, to explore how the firm is navigating today’s complex investment landscape. David shares insights on Barings’ multi-asset investment strategy, the knock-on effects of tariffs and current U.S. policy decisions and how middle-market companies are adapting to economic headwinds. We also discuss the evolving role of AI in private markets and its i
Destination Europe with Pemberton’s Co-Founder Symon Drake-Brockman
1y ago · 42:49
As America turns inwards, investors are turning east, towards Europe. It’s a seismic shift not seen since the end of WWII. In this episode, we talk with Symon Drake-Brockman, co-founder and Managing Partner of Pemberton Asset Management, one of Europe’s largest private credit platforms, about the implications of this shift. Prior to starting Pemberton, Symon navigated critical world events on behalf of major financial institutions, including the impact of Russia seizing Crimea, the Asian financial crisis, the Global Financial Crisis, and COVID. During our conversation, Symon helps to put curre
Navigating Turbulence with Adams Street Partners’ Bill Sacher
1y ago · 31:25
With over $62 billion of AUM, Adams Street is a global investor in private equity and private credit. It invests in over 450 global general partners in private equity and directly invests in private credit. As such, Adams Street has a unique window into these private markets. Bill Sacher sits on the firm’s Investment Committee and is Global Head of Private Credit. During our conversation, Bill discusses how Adams Street is navigating today’s rapidly changing market dynamics.
Driving Growth with Corbin Capital Partners’ Tracy Stuart
1y ago · 39:00
Over the past 20 years, as Managing Partner and CEO, Tracy Stuart has transformed Corbin Capital Partners from a few hundred million to over $9 billion in AUM. In this episode, we explore what has driven Corbin’s success and how its disciplined, research-focused strategy and client-centric philosophy will sustain it into the future. Tracy also shares what she has learned about leadership and offers advice to young professionals looking to make their mark in the industry.
Exploring APAC’s Private Credit Frontier with ADM Capital’s Chris Botsford
1y ago · 33:39
The Asia-Pacific private credit market has doubled in the past five years, presenting growing and intriguing opportunities for credit investors. Despite its growth, the APAC region remains a complex, diverse and often unfamiliar landscape that accounts for only about 7% of the global private credit market. We spoke with Christopher Botsford, founding partner of ADM Capital, to delve deeper into the APAC private credit market and the opportunities it presents as well as its key differentiators from the American and European regions. With over three decades of experience in the area, Chris share
Bringing Private Credit to the Wealth Channel with Nomura Capital Management’s Robert Stark
1y ago · 41:55
In our first episode of 2025, we speak with Robert Stark, CEO of Nomura Capital Management, who has been building a private credit business and expanding Nomura’s investment management capabilities in the Americas. During our discussion, we learn how he successfully launched the platform in a highly competitive market and how Nomura has been able to activate its network of registered investment advisors to bring private credit to the private wealth channel.
Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Markets with HighVista Strategies’ Raphi Schorr
1y ago · 39:09
Two decades ago, HighVista Strategies set out to transform alternative investing by tapping into less efficient markets in search of alpha. Today, with $11 billion under management, the firm remains at the forefront of uncovering unique investment opportunities. In this episode, we sit down with Raphi Schorr, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at HighVista, to explore how the firm crafts its portfolios, manages governance strategy and continues to redefine success in both public and private markets. Finally, as 2024 comes to a close, Raphi to shares his insights from the past year and predictions
Scoping Out Secondaries with Portfolio Advisors' Liz Campbell
1y ago · 40:00
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Liz Campbell, Chief Investment Officer at Portfolio Advisors, a global private asset manager specializing in the US middle market. Together with its parent company FS Investments, Portfolio Advisors manages over $82 billion in assets, giving Liz unparalleled insights into today’s private market landscape. During this episode, we take a deep dive into the secondaries market and the major forces driving its explosive growth. We talk about the pros and cons of continuation funds and the dynamic evolution of secondaries into new sectors. To close, w
Headlines, Headlines, Headlines with Ares’ Kipp deVeer
1y ago · 30:14
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 with the keynote speaker, Kipp deVeer, Head of Credit at Ares Management, which we recorded live for out Private Market Talks audience. Ares is one of the world’s leading private credit asset managers, so we took the opportunity to get Kipp’s views on s
Pacing Growth and Maintaining Discipline with Wellington Management’s Shanna O’Reilly
1y ago · 40:54
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 discuss how she built the platform by leveraging the firm’s public market expertise, particularly in late stage venture capital. We cover the nuances of venture investing, risk diversification, the challenges of managing growth, and her strategy to lean
Private Credit with Golub Capital’s David Golub
2y ago · 59:25
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, David discusses how he and his brother, Lawrence, started Golub Capital and the drivers of its consistent performance year-over-year. We discuss the current state of the leveraged loan market, including impact of the higher-for-longer interest rate envir
Navigating PE Realization and Structuring Products for Wealthy Individuals with Hg Capital
2y ago · 45:03
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 funds and supports a portfolio of about 50 businesses worth an aggregate enterprise value of over $140 billion. During our conversation with Steven and Martina, we discuss Hg’s investment strategy; its innovative, disciplined approach to realization on
Generative AI, From Theory to Practice with AIx2’s Mohammad Rasouli
2y ago · 45:48
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 and confidentiality, and practical implications for human capital. Dr. Rasouli is an AI researcher at Stanford University and founder/CEO of AIx2, a firm focused on helping funds tackle the transformative nature of AI. During our conversation, we ex
The Hedge Fund Platform Model with Crestline’s Caroline Cooley
2y ago · 43:47
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 the hedge fund to manage risk and engage and retain top talent in the industry. We also discuss Crestline’s strategy for delivering alpha through an equity-oriented, market-neutral investment philosophy. We finish with Caroline’s views on what it takes
Powering the AI Revolution with DigitalBridge’s Kyle Colvin
2y ago · 33:55
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 economy transitions to all things digital, powering this revolution has become mission-critical. On this episode of Private Market Talks, we explore what is required to operate, build and scale the infrastructure at the heart of a converging digital ecos

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Episodes 45

Manager Selection, Secondaries, and the Power Law with CF Private Equity's Mark Hoeing

Communications as a Competitive Advantage with Greenbrook’s Andrew Honnor

Why Private Markets Are Going Mainstream with VanEck's Christian Munafo

Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville

Navigating Market Complexity with Churchill’s Jason Strife

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Building Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros

Charting the Future of Private Markets with Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach

Scaling and Innovating in Secondaries with Dawson Partners’ Yann Robard

Structured Capital in Focus with Strategic Value Partners’ Brian Himot

Navigating Policy, Private Markets and AI with Barings’ David Mihalick

Destination Europe with Pemberton’s Co-Founder Symon Drake-Brockman

Navigating Turbulence with Adams Street Partners’ Bill Sacher

Driving Growth with Corbin Capital Partners’ Tracy Stuart

Exploring APAC’s Private Credit Frontier with ADM Capital’s Chris Botsford

Bringing Private Credit to the Wealth Channel with Nomura Capital Management’s Robert Stark

Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Markets with HighVista Strategies’ Raphi Schorr

Scoping Out Secondaries with Portfolio Advisors' Liz Campbell

Headlines, Headlines, Headlines with Ares’ Kipp deVeer

Pacing Growth and Maintaining Discipline with Wellington Management’s Shanna O’Reilly

Private Credit with Golub Capital’s David Golub

Navigating PE Realization and Structuring Products for Wealthy Individuals with Hg Capital

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