Private Capital Call

Private Capital Call

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The only podcast for institutional investors and asset managers of private capital around the world. Our conversations with industry thought-leaders covers the economy, capital markets, as well as private equity and private credit.

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EP18: Michael Schulman on AI, manager selection, and the next big wealth opportunities

This month, we’re excited to welcome Michael Ashley Schulman, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Running Point, a multifamily office offering personalized financial services including investment management, estates and trusts, tax, and insurance. Michael leads Running Point’s global investment strategies and impact assessments across public and private markets and brings 20+ years of experience managing institutional and high-net-worth portfolios across fixed income, equities, hedge funds, real estate, and private investments. In this episode, Michael shares his perspective on today’s market environment and where he sees AI-driven investment opportunities emerging. He also discusses how he helps high-net-worth and private wealth clients navigate market uncertainty, his approach to selecting investment managers, his biggest surprise so far in 2025, and where he sees the most compelling opportunities across the wealth channel next.

32 min
JAN 8

EP17: Don Calcagni on building a fortress balance sheet for private wealth investors

This month, we’re delighted to welcome Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer of Mercer Advisors, a full-service wealth management firm overseeing $90 billion in assets. Don leads the strategic direction of Mercer Advisors' investment platform, chairs the firm’s investment committee, and manages all investment-related communications. His expertise encompasses fiduciary oversight, economics, financial mathematics, portfolio management, and corporate finance. In this episode, Don shares his five key strategies for building a fortress balance sheet for investors. He discusses what private wealth investors should look for when selecting a private capital manager, explores the three dimensions of diversification, and offers his perspective on headlines surrounding potential overvaluation in private credit. Don also provides insight into investor psychology amid changing interest rates—and reveals his biggest surprise for 2025.

28 min
12/10/2025

EP16: Aaron Sack on the evolving middle market private equity landscape

This month, we're delighted to welcome Aaron Sack, Head of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), a leading middle market private equity platform specializing in privately negotiated equity investments throughout North America. With 29 years of industry experience, Aaron leads investment strategy, portfolio management, board service, fundraising, and chairs the MSCP investment committee. In this episode, Aaron provides insight into the dynamic middle market private equity landscape, highlighting the importance of operational value creation and collaborative partnerships with founders and business owners. He shares how MSCP focuses on essential service sectors, fosters business growth, and navigates today’s market challenges, while emphasizing private equity’s essential role in empowering small and midsize companies. Aaron also offers guidance for young professionals considering a career in private equity.

30 min
11/05/2025

EP15: Rick Miller on private credit opportunities amid ongoing uncertainty

This month, we’re pleased to welcome Richard Miller, Group Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of TCW Private Credit Group, which specializes in providing senior secured loans to U.S. middle market borrowers. With more than 30 years of capital markets experience, Rick leads TCW’s private credit investment strategy and portfolio construction, and has been recognized on the Institutional Investor “All American High Yield Research Team” for six consecutive years. In this episode, Rick addresses some of the most pressing questions facing U.S. middle market direct lending amid ongoing macro uncertainty: Is the opportunity still as attractive as in years past? Is too much money chasing too few deals? Are spreads compressing as interest rates fall, and how real are risks like defaults and losses in private credit? Rick also shares the year's biggest surprises, his outlook for the future, and practical advice for those considering a career in this dynamic sector.

27 min
10/16/2025

EP14: Francis Griffin on the evolving private credit landscape

This month, we're pleased to welcome Francis Griffin, Senior Vice President in Callan's Alternatives Consulting Group. Callan is one of the largest independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S., advising institutional investors with over $3 trillion in total assets. Francis leads Callan's private credit research efforts and brings more than 25 years of experience in private markets, spanning investment research, business development, and portfolio management. In this episode, Francis shares his insights on how the current macroeconomic environment is impacting both private credit and private equity markets. We explore why he believes there's a compelling private credit opportunity emerging in Europe, discuss the key risks investors should be aware of in private credit investing, and dive into his framework for selecting quality private credit managers. Francis also offers practical guidance on what wealth investors should prioritize when evaluating private credit opportunities, and shares his outlook for this asset class over the next 12 months.

26 min
09/09/2025

EP13: Cameron Dawson on unlocking private debt opportunities for wealth investors

This month, we’re pleased to welcome Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, a division of NewEdge Capital Group. NewEdge Wealth provides tailored solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients. As CIO, Cameron leads the development of the firm’s investment themes, strategies, and market outlooks. In this episode, Cameron discusses the differences between retail and institutional clients, the key educational priorities for private wealth investors, and how the risk/reward dynamics of public credit (bonds and loans) compare with private credit. She also explores the challenges and opportunities private credit managers face in accessing the retail market, and shares valuable lessons and advice for those aspiring to build a career in this industry.

21 min
07/31/2025

EP12: Mark Zandi on the U.S. economy & private credit

This month, we’re pleased to welcome Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, a leading provider of economic research and analytical tools. Dr. Zandi oversees Moody’s Analytics' economic research and is a trusted advisor to policymakers, businesses, and the media. He is the author of Paying the Price and Financial Shock, - described by The New York Times as the “clearest guide” to the financial crisis - and also hosts the Inside Economics podcast. In this episode, Mark shares his latest outlook on the U.S. economy, covering key themes such as tariffs, consumer spending trends, Fed rate cut expectations, and inflation pressures. He also discusses the rising recession risk and how evolving trade policies may impact the broader landscape. We then turn to private credit’s growing role in the financial system, Moody’s recent research on private credit systemic risk and the shift from a hub-and-spoke banking model to a more interconnected network post-GFC. To wrap up, Mark reflects on the biggest economic surprise of the year so far—and what unexpected developments might lie ahead.

26 min
06/30/2025

EP11: Marcel Schindler on the private credit landscape

This month, we welcome Marcel Schindler, Partner and Head of Private Debt at StepStone Group, a global private markets investment firm offering customized investment solutions, advisory, and data services. Marcel leads StepStone’s global private debt platform and is actively involved in both investment and management initiatives. In our conversation, Marcel shares his outlook on the macro environment and why he believes the market reaction to tariffs has been more muted than expected. He walks us through StepStone’s analysis of 1,500 private credit deals across various scenarios and discusses key takeaways. We also explore the Fed’s rate path, how LPs are adjusting allocations in a low-growth world, and the growing sophistication of private credit strategies—from CLOs and secondaries to NAV-based lending.

27 min

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EP1: Steve Segal on public vs. private credit

We are thrilled to have Steve Segal as our first guest on the podcast. Steve Segal, a former Executive-in-Residence and Lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. He developed and taught a graduate level course in private equity and leverage buyouts. Steve was a co-founding partner of J.W. Childs, investing in middle-market growth companies, primarily in the consumer products, health care services and specialty retail sectors. During his tenure the firm completed more than 40 transactions with a total transaction value in excess of $11 billion. Today, Steve is primarily a private investor, frequently collaborating with others on early stage ventures.

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Thanks

04/06/2023

Miz chen

Thanks Steve for sharing your private credit’s insights.

The only podcast for institutional investors and asset managers of private capital around the world. Our conversations with industry thought-leaders covers the economy, capital markets, as well as private equity and private credit.

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