The Credit Clubhouse

Todd Anderson, Head of Content, DealCatalyst

Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!

  1. 4d ago

    Beyond the Balance Sheet: AI and the Future of Asset-Based Finance with Thomas Galbraith of Barkr

    Axos Bank brings you today’s episode. Axos Bank. Born digital, built on relationships. Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00:00 - Kicking Off The Credit Clubhouse with Thomas Galbraith 00:01:59 - Understanding Barkr's AI Valuation for Hard Assets 00:04:27 - Tracing the Expansion of Asset-Based Finance 00:07:46 - How Technology Transforms Asset-Based Finance Underwriting 00:11:20 - Why Proprietary Data is Barkr's AI Advantage 00:13:48 - The Blurring Lines Between Public and Private Credit 00:17:20 - Building Client Trust with AI Transparency and Guarantees 00:24:06 - How Barkr Manages AI Risk and Augments Valuations 00:29:30 - The Future of AI in Credit and Avoiding Misconceptions 00:38:49 - Personal Hobbies, Books, and a 12-Month AI Prediction 00:44:56 - Wrapping Up the Credit Clubhouse Episode Thomas Galbraith, CEO & Co-Founder, Barkr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgalbraith/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    Beyond the Balance Sheet: AI and the Future of Asset-Based Finance with Thomas Galbraith of Barkr
  2. Oct 23

    Credit Secondaries: Where Liquidity Meets Relative Value with Greg Ciesielski of HarbourVest Partners

    Axos Bank brings you today’s episode. Axos Bank. Born digital, built on relationships. Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 01:46 - Greg Ciesielski and the Evolution of Secondaries 05:55 - Why HarbourVest Launched a Dedicated Credit Secondaries Strategy 07:23 - Private Credit: Separating Headlines from Reality 09:57 - Software Risk, Market Dislocations and Buying Opportunities 11:42 - Who Is Selling Credit Assets and Why? 14:45 - LP Liquidity and the Growth of Credit Secondaries 16:47 - Supply, Demand and Pricing Opportunities 18:18 - Continuation Vehicles: Private Equity vs. Private Credit 20:41 - Underwriting Credit Secondaries and Managing Portfolio Risk 24:52 - Deal Sourcing, Intermediaries and Lead Arrangers 28:09 - Can Credit Secondaries Keep Up with Market Growth? 29:47 - The Time Traveler's Advantage in Credit Secondaries 34:24 - Fund Duration, Evergreen Vehicles and Future Liquidity 36:20 - What's Next for Credit Secondaries? 37:36 - Rapid Fire: Sports, Career Lessons and Market Predictions Greg Ciesielski, Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners (Secondaries) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-ciesielski-6980907/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    Credit Secondaries: Where Liquidity Meets Relative Value with Greg Ciesielski of HarbourVest Partners
  3. Oct 16

    Fund Finance Pricing, Transparency and Disruption with Matt Wilbur of Silo Fund

    Axos Bank brings you today’s episode. Axos Bank. Born digital, built on relationships. Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Diving into fund finance with Matt Wilbur 02:00 - Why fund finance lacks transparent pricing 04:46 - The natural evolution of fund finance products 06:35 - Underwriting sub-lines: data gaps and opinions 09:21 - Comparing fund finance and data sharing challenges 12:08 - Investor demand and fraud risk in fund finance 14:26 - What protects sub-line lenders in downside scenarios 18:22 - Is fund finance a recognizable institutional asset? 20:51 - Key changes for fund finance 23:56 - How new players drive fund finance evolution 26:44 - The future of liquidity and investor guidance 29:22 - Matt Wilbur's personal passions and industry excitement 32:14 - When will fund finance standardize? Matt Wilbur, Founder, Silo Fund - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrwilbur/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    Fund Finance Pricing, Transparency and Disruption with Matt Wilbur of Silo Fund
  4. Oct 9

    The Coming Wave of Middle-Market Distress with Andrew Axelrod of Axar Capital

    Axos Bank brings you today’s episode. Axos Bank. Born digital, built on relationships. Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Diving into credit markets with Andrew Axelrod, Axar Capital 02:34 - Why distressed investing is thriving today 05:50 - Liability management exercises and their limitations 08:38 - Understanding Axar's approach to distressed companies 13:09 - Identifying what goes wrong in troubled businesses 17:49 - Where Axar finds opportunities in middle market 21:09 - The financials sector and M&A market dynamics 26:19 - Deleveraging and leadership in company turnarounds 32:41 - Dispelling myths and leveraging technology in turnarounds 37:58 - Predicting restructuring waves and addressing LP concerns 42:49 - Key learnings and a glimpse into AI's impact Andrew Axelrod. Founder and CEO, Axar Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-axelrod-87ab661b9/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    The Coming Wave of Middle-Market Distress with Andrew Axelrod of Axar Capital
  5. Oct 2

    The Financing Gaps Hiding in Plain Sight with Aaron Krawitz of Bravo Capital

    Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Introducing Aaron Krawitz and today's credit market landscape 04:20 - How Bravo Capital differentiates in real estate lending 08:08 - Aaron's restructuring background shapes lending strategy 11:07 - Underwriting high-leverage deals and construction finance 14:27 - Understanding bank pullback and borrower priorities today 17:09 - Navigating HUD insured and healthcare real estate lending 23:05 - The importance of deep specialization in niche markets 27:11 - The reality of office to residential conversions in NYC 30:47 - Addressing overcrowding and geography in real estate credit 35:04 - AI's impact, culture's power, and LP misconceptions 40:16 - Identifying underappreciated risks and a market prediction Aaron Krawitz, CEO and Founder, Bravo Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkrawitz/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    The Financing Gaps Hiding in Plain Sight with Aaron Krawitz of Bravo Capital
  6. Sep 25

    The Colliding Risks in Credit with Vik Uppal of Mavik

    Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - The Credit Clubhouse: welcome, guest, and Mavik Capital's Vision 03:18 - Why consensus leads to underperformance 06:12 - Understanding the Fujiwara Effect and unseen dangers in credit 10:22 - The systemic risks of consolidation and scale's impact on outperformance 15:48 - Unpacking the true state and opportunities in commercial real estate 19:43 - Geopolitics reshaping private markets 22:43 - Cautionary tales: AI, data centers, and speculative market manias 30:38 - Uncertainty creates investment opportunity 34:37 - Triathlon, resilience, and the core philosophy of Mavik Capital Vik Uppal, Founder & CEO, Mavik Capital Management - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-uppal/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    The Colliding Risks in Credit with Vik Uppal of Mavik
  7. Sep 18

    Treasury as a Strategic Advantage with Dustin Goldstein of TriState Capital Bank

    This episode is presented by ⁠TriState Capital Bank. TriState Capital Bank is a Pennsylvania chartered bank and a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. Member FDIC. Specialized Treasury Management is a highly customized service, learn more by visiting - https://tristatecapitalbank.com/wp-content/uploads/TM_Overview.pdf DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:58 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse & upcoming events 01:56 - Introducing Dustin Goldstein and TriState Capital Bank 02:34 - How treasury management became more strategic 04:30 - Biggest changes: technology and CFO concerns 06:37 - Dustin Goldstein's journey and TriState Capital's model 10:08 - Treasury's importance in bank-client & multibank world 16:03 - Service as the key differentiator in treasury 18:42 - Balancing yield, liquidity, and operational convenience 23:58 - Real-time payments and the future of treasury 31:05 - Staying ahead of sophisticated fraudsters in treasury 36:03 - TriState Capital's new asset-based finance vertical 40:18 - Conventional wisdom, CFO advice, and market opportunities 43:53 - Travel, hobbies, books, and future rate predictions 48:34 - Thank you and where to find DealCatalyst Dustin Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Head of Treasury Management Sales and Strategy, TriState Capital Bank - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustingoldstein/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

    Treasury as a Strategic Advantage with Dustin Goldstein of TriState Capital Bank
  8. Sep 12

    Private Credit Perceptions vs. Reality, Sports Finance and More

    This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse: show & conference updates 02:23 - Reflecting on 9/11: a solemn New York remembrance 03:48 - Private credit: perceptions, redemptions, and retail access 09:30 - AI's exponential growth: capital needs and regulatory questions 13:55 - Crypto's long road: transforming banking and settlement timelines 20:46 - Sports ownership and private capital 27:46 - Football season excitement, sponsor thanks, and future plans Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

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Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!

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