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.

Private Market Talks: Conversations and insights on the private markets with private capital’s leading figures. is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #43

  Communications as a Competitive Advantage with Greenbrook’s Andrew Honnor

  Jul 14, 202639 min

  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 industry's most respected firms apart.

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  Episode #42

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

  Jun 16, 202636 min

  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 democratization of private markets, including how evergreen fund structures are expanding access to alternative investments for a wider range of investors. Christian closes by sharing his perspective on valuation discipline and portfolio construction, and explains why he believes private markets will continue moving into the mainstream over the next decade.

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  Episode #41

  Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville

  May 19, 202633 minS0

  <p>How do you invest with conviction in an uncertain market?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>...

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  Episode #40

  Navigating Market Complexity with Churchill’s Jason Strife

  Mar 17, 202646 minS0

  <p>How are private equity and private credit adapting to a more complex market?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>During the conversation, Jason and Howard explore what Chur...

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  Episode #39

  Inside the GP Stakes Opportunity with RidgeLake Partners’ Todd Milligan

  Feb 25, 202646 minS0

  <p>What’s driving the growth of GP stakes investing, and where is the opportunity today?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>During the conversation, Todd and Howard also explore how LP perceptions have shifted, how deals ar...

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