Define the Future of Alternatives with New York Alternative Investment Roundtable

NY ALT Episode 115 – Building the Team Behind the Returns: Talent and Operating Decisions That Institutionalize a Firm ($1B–$5B)

By Sarah Kuhns, Aug 14, 2026

Scaling from $1 billion to $5 billion is not a capital story. It is a people story and an operating story.

Most managers assume institutionalization arrives with AUM. This panel argues the opposite: the dollars are not the variable, complexity is. Product proliferation, a more demanding LP base, and an expanding regulatory surface turn the shortcuts you survived at $300 million into redemption triggers at $3 billion.

NY ALT Episode 114 – The Modern Financial Centre: Capital, Family Offices, and the AI Frontier

By Sarah Kuhns, June 3, 2026

This episode explores how modern financial centers compete on trust, regulation, ecosystem depth, and speed to market—not just geography or tax advantages. The conversation also unpacks what family offices want, how AI is changing financial services, and why the firms that prepare with the right infrastructure and strategy are the ones that stay competitive.

NY ALT Episode 113 – What PE Really Values: Financial Infrastructure That Drives Returns

By Sarah Kuhns, May 20, 2026

This episode breaks down how reporting quality, internal controls, data integrity, and management readiness shape valuation outcomes for companies preparing for private equity or strategic transactions. The panel explores why “good enough” systems still need to be reliable, how AI fits into modern finance workflows, and why buyers reward businesses that are ready for diligence before the process begins. Access the Episode