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Help wanted: technology operating partners

The job description continues to evolve, as tech is not just a back-office function but a value creation tool, writes Charley Betzig, of Heller Search Associates.

iCapital on having a patient approach to private wealth

Easier access points, better education and a good dose of patience are what is required to unlock the potential of the private wealth channel, says iCapital’s managing director Kunal Shah.

Neuberger Berman: Private equity for all

The democratization of private equity is about expanding access to the asset class by solving the structural and operational barriers to investing, says Neuberger Berman’s Peter von Lehe.

How GPs are targeting the private wealth opportunity

Private equity firms are establishing dedicated education programs to meet the needs of individual investors and the wealth management community, writes Jon Yarker.

Vista on how innovation is fueling the expansion of private wealth

The growth of evergreen vehicles, tailored educational support and the arrival of sector specialists are helping to open up private markets to individual investors, says Vista Equity Partners’ Dan Parant.

What to watch in M&A during the election cycle

Uncertainty rules, but global consumer deal kickoffs are way up in the first half of this year, suggesting an M&A wave could be on the way, writes Rusty Wiley, Datasite president & CEO.

What should we do with the CEO during a stalled exit?

Extended hold periods are now causing investors to reassess whether they have CEOs who will get them to the promised land after the eventual sale, writes Dan Hawkins, founder and CEO of Summit Leadership Partners.

Three key factors shaping the IPO landscape

The IPO market is expected to remain subdued until post-election results provide economic and regulatory clarity, writes Joe Endoso, CEO of Linqto.

How to climb through the exit window

Developing a way out for continuation assets continues to be a challenge, writes Dan Ginsberg, managing director, private equity, SGS Maine Pointe.

Why private equity should champion DEI

The spotlight on corporate DEI programs underscores the need to understand the advantages of incorporating DEI into workplace culture, writes Hope Mago, a partner at HCAP.