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Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets

Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets

Michael Sidgmore 231 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

Alt Goes Mainstream is a podcast featuring interviews with experts at the intersection of private markets and wealth management. It covers investment strategies such as private equity, private credit, venture capital, and real estate, along with tools like asset allocation and evergreen funds. The show is aimed at both experienced wealth managers and individual investors seeking diversified portfolios. It shares insights from executives and founders at major financial institutions and alternative asset management firms.

Episodes

I Squared's Dr. Sadek Wahba - it's time to "Build"
I Squared's Dr. Sadek Wahba - it's time to "Build" Sep 17, 2026 4586 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We went to Miami to sit down with the professor of infrastructure investing and Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of I Squared, Dr. Sadek Wahba. Sadek has blended academic knowledge and a practical approach to infrastructure investing to build I Squared into a $60B infrastructure investment firm in 14 years, some of which he has adroit
Golub Capital’s David Golub - inside the mind of one of private credit’s pioneers
Golub Capital’s David Golub - inside the mind of one of private credit’s pioneers Sep 10, 2026 4208 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We went to Golub Capital’s New York office to sit down with Co-CEO David Golub.David Golub and his brother Lawrence both started their careers in private equity. It was their experiences in private equity in the 1990s that turned them into private credit pioneers.Lawrence and David have built Golub Capital into a $95B private credit behemoth
Davidson Kempner’s James Li - “no situation is too complex”
Davidson Kempner’s James Li - “no situation is too complex” Sep 8, 2026 3524 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today’s podcast takes us to the heart of New York City to talk with James Li, the President and Partner of Davidson Kempner, a firm that was an early participant in the merger arbitrage, distressed debt, and opportunistic credit industries.Davidson Kempner’s heritage lies in cutting through complexity to find value.Founded in 1983, Davidson
Ardian’s Ava Mallin - “managing money is managing emotion”
Ardian’s Ava Mallin - “managing money is managing emotion” Sep 2, 2026 930 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We were live from iCapital Connect’s conference in Phoenix, where we sat down with some of the industry’s leaders across asset management and wealth management.We spoke with Ava Mallin, Managing Director, US Private Wealth Solutions at Ardian.Ava brings a distinctive approach to how she works with the wealth channel. She emphasized that asse
Franklin Templeton’s Dave Donahoo - “start with the end client” - live from AGM’s RIA Field Trip
Franklin Templeton’s Dave Donahoo - “start with the end client” - live from AGM’s RIA Field Trip Aug 19, 2026 1931 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We were live from AGM’s RIA Field Trip at Franklin Templeton’s New York office in Madison Square Park with Franklin Templeton’s Head of Private Markets - Americas Wealth Management Dave Donahoo to discuss the nuances of serving the wealth channel.Dave brings the perspective of someone who has seen the wealth channel handle multiple market cy
RIT Capital Partners' Maggie Fanari - why permanent capital is a privilege
RIT Capital Partners' Maggie Fanari - why permanent capital is a privilege Aug 12, 2026 3426 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today’s podcast takes us to the heart of London, where we sat down with Maggie Fanari, the CEO of J Rothschild Capital Management Limited, manager of RIT Capital Partners plc. RIT blends a rich heritage with a modern approach to both asset allocation and private markets. Lord Jacob Rothschild founded Rothschild Investment Trust in 1971. RIT
Wellington Management's Mike Trihy - going long on evergreen funds: AGM Live from SuperReturn
Wellington Management's Mike Trihy - going long on evergreen funds: AGM Live from SuperReturn Aug 6, 2026 1481 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Mike Trihy, Head of Portfolio Management for the Venture Growth Evergreen strategy at Wellington Management.We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, SuperReturn
Investcorp Strategic Capital Group's Anthony Maniscalco - the evolution of GP stakes
Investcorp Strategic Capital Group's Anthony Maniscalco - the evolution of GP stakes Aug 5, 2026 2507 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Anthony Maniscalco, the Managing Partner and Business Head of Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG).We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, SuperReturn Berl
Coller Capital's Jake Elmhirst - secondaries coming in first: AGM Live at SuperReturn
Coller Capital's Jake Elmhirst - secondaries coming in first: AGM Live at SuperReturn Aug 4, 2026 1772 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Jake Elmhirst, Partner, Head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions and Head of Capital Formation at Coller Capital.We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, Sup
Goldman Sachs' Kyle Kniffen - the arc of alternatives at Goldman Sachs: AGM Live at SuperReturn
Goldman Sachs' Kyle Kniffen - the arc of alternatives at Goldman Sachs: AGM Live at SuperReturn Jul 30, 2026 1416 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Kyle Kniffen, Managing Director, Global Head of Alternatives, Third Party Wealth at Goldman Sachs. We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, SuperReturn Berlin.Wi
Sagard's Paul Desmarais III - building the next generation alternative asset manager: AGM Live at SuperReturn
Sagard's Paul Desmarais III - building the next generation alternative asset manager: AGM Live at SuperReturn Jul 29, 2026 1513 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Paul Desmarais III, the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Sagard, the fast-growing $46B global multi-strategy alternative asset manager.We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equit
Brookfield's Anuj Ranjan - "own the boring that makes exciting possible": AGM Live at SuperReturn
Brookfield's Anuj Ranjan - "own the boring that makes exciting possible": AGM Live at SuperReturn Jul 28, 2026 1884 Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We sat down with Brookfield Private Equity CEO Anuj Ranjan. We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as private equity industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, SuperReturn Berlin.With Prosek Partners and former Bloomberg TV journalist De

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