The HPScast

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The HPScast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 133 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.

Unknown Host hosts The HPScast, a business show with 133 episodes published.

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  Episode #131

  The HPScast — Season 13 Finale

  Mar 25, 202614 minS13

  <p>We’ve reached the end of Season 13 of The HPScast. To close out a fantastic run, host Colbert Cannon revisits some of the season’s most memorable moments. This year, we heard from leaders at the top of their fields, including a legendary global financial executive, an American fashion icon, and a powerhouse in the hospitality industry, as well as colleagues from across HPS and BlackRock who shared valuable insights.</p> <p>The entire HPS team extends a sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for joining us. We’ll be taking a short break, but we look forwar...

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  Episode #130

  Jim Koman —  Founder and CEO of ElmTree Funds

  Mar 18, 202625 minS13

  <p>This week on the HPScast, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Jim Koman, Founder and CEO of ElmTree Funds, a triple-net-lease real estate investment platform that recently combined with BlackRock. Jim reflects on growing up in St. Louis, studying economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and building a career in commercial real estate that led to founding ElmTree. Jim shares his perspective on how the current interest rate environment is affecting the net-lease market.</p> <p>Learn more about Jim and his work with ElmTree Funds here. Read Project Hail Mary, a science fiction novel...

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  Episode #129

  Elyce Arons — Co-Founder of Kate Spade, Co-Founder and CEO of Frances Valentine

  Mar 11, 202633 minS13

  <p>This week on the HPScast, host Colbert Cannon speaks with Elyce Arons, the co-founder of Kate Spade and co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine. Elyce traces her journey from a Kansas farm kid to building two iconic American fashion brands with her best friend, the late Kate Spade. She reflects on losing Kate in 2018 and finding the resolve to keep their second fashion and lifestyle label, Frances Valentine, flourishing in her honor. She also shares what’s coming up for the brand, including a truly full-circle collaboration with the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative. </p> <p>Learn more about Ely...

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  Episode #128

  Current Credit Market Trends in Q1 2026

  Mar 4, 202622 minS13

  <p>Every season, we spend one episode breaking down current credit market trends. In this season’s episode, we discuss the macro backdrop for credit, private and public credit’s exposure to software amidst concerns of AI disruption, and the types of businesses we believe are the most resilient in challenging environments. Our discussion, hosted by Colbert Cannon, features Vikas Keswani, Head of Direct Lending at HPS, and Scott Crocombe, a Managing Director from the HPS Liquid Credit team, as well as Dominique Bly, Macro Credit Research Strategist with BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions platform.</p>

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  Episode #127

  Eva Pilgrim — Host of Inside Edition

  Feb 25, 202625 minS13

  <p>This week, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Eva Pilgrim, the newest host of Inside Edition, television's longest-running syndicated television newsmagazine. Eva discusses her path from local reporter to international correspondent, and her eventual leap to anchoring GMA3 before assuming the role at Inside Edition, previously helmed by Deborah Norville for 30 years. Eva shares the behind-the-scenes of broadcast television and offers lessons in juggling a demanding work life while building a family. She also reflects on how media continues to evolve, and the discipline required to stay authentic in a rapidly changing landscape, offering insights into what keeps Inside...

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