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

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Conversations and insights on the private markets with private capital’s leading figures. Hosted by Proskauer Partner, Howard Beber.

  1. MAR 17

    Navigating Market Complexity with Churchill’s Jason Strife

    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. During the conversation, Jason and Howard explore what Churchill is seeing in early 2026 deal activity, the staying power of GP-led secondaries, shifting approaches to diligence and structuring in a more uncertain environment and what separates truly top-quartile managers. Jason also shares his outlook for the year ahead and the professional advice that has stayed with him throughout his career.

    46 min

  2. FEB 25

    Inside the GP Stakes Opportunity with RidgeLake Partners’ Todd Milligan

    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 sourced in a relationship-driven market and what’s ahead for GP stakes as private markets continue to mature.

    46 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Building Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros

    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.

    43 min

  4. 11/14/2025

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

    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.

    59 min

  5. 10/03/2025

    Scaling and Innovating in Secondaries with Dawson Partners’ Yann Robard

    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.

    44 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    Structured Capital in Focus with Strategic Value Partners’ Brian Himot

    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 the nuances of hybrid capital, weigh the advantages of sponsor vs. non-sponsor deals, and discuss why aligning with business owners on long-term growth is essential. They also explore how market volatility and shifting global dynamics are influencing deal flow, and what the next five years could bring for structured capital.

    31 min

  7. 07/17/2025

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

    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 implications for human capital.

    41 min

  8. 05/19/2025

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

    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 current events into perspective and offers insights as to why today’s capital allocators are rediscovering Europe.

    43 min
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