Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of secondary markets, where investors can discover hidden opportunities and maximize their returns. Each episode features industry experts and thought leaders who share insights on navigating this often-overlooked segment of the financial world.
Inside the GP-Led Market: Industry-Leading Kirkland & Ellis's Mark Boyagi on Continuation Vehicles, Evergreen Structures, and the Diversification of Secondaries
Mark Boyagi, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis's Liquidity Solutions practice, joins Secondary Snapshot to discuss his journey from practicing law in Australia to becoming a leading advisor at the largest GP-led legal practice in the U.S. secondaries market — where Kirkland handles roughly 60% of all GP-led transactions. Mark personally advised on approximately $29B in GP-led volume in 2025 alone. He discusses what's driving the rapid diversification of the secondary market, including a credit ...
5 Mar 2026
Consolidated 2025 Career Advice from Industry Veterans
In this episode of Secondary Snapshot, we revisit career recommendations from private equity and secondary market veterans. These senior leaders share their insights targeted at those early in their careers, but they could also be applicable to those more senior. Additionally, the group shares some insights on how to get jobs at some of the top firms in the industry.
20 Jan 2026
A Perspective on Continuation Vehicles From Inside a Private Equity Fund With Berkshire Partners’ Matt Gooch
Matt Gooch, Managing Director of Business Development and Capital Markets at Berkshire Partners, joins Secondary Snapshot to discuss his career and Berkshire Partners approach to the secondary market. During the conversation, Matt shares insights from two successful GP-led transactions, emphasizing the importance of providing LPs with options while maintaining long-term trust. He concludes by advising young professionals to take calculated risks, practice gratitude, and prioritize roles that ...
22 Dec 2025
Matt Wesley on Rapidly Scaling Moelis' Private Capital Advisory Platform and the Latest on Continuation Vehicles
Matt Wesley, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory at Moelis & Company, joins Secondary Snapshot to discuss how he built and scaled Moelis’ private capital advisory platform, with a particular focus on the firm’s continuation vehicle (CV) advisory practice. Matt shares insights into the evolution of single-asset CVs. He unpacks key market nuances, including sell vs. roll decisions, asset-class-specific pricing dynamics, and how secondary buyers, traditional LPs, and GPs are each approac...
20 Nov 2025
From Deal Dynamics to Market Strategy: Gerald Cooper, Cambell Lutyens' Global Co-head of Secondaries, on the Secondaries Market
Gerald Cooper, Partner and Global Co-Head of Secondaries at Campbell Lutyens, joins the Secondary Snapshot to discuss the path he took in building out his firm’s North America business across secondaries, primary, and minority GP stakes. He shares the trends that are driving how LPs and GPs are increasingly using the secondary market as an active tool to manage their portfolios. The conversation also covers sell-versus-roll decisions for allocators exposed to continuation vehicles, potential ...
23 Sept 2025
From Intern to Industry Leader: Evercore’s David Markson on LP Secondaries
David Markson, Senior Managing Director of LP Secondaries at Evercore, discusses the early days of the secondary market, his rationale for joining Evercore in 2021, and the excitement of scaling a team that now represents roughly 50% of total LP secondaries volume. He also shares why LPs are seeking liquidity and how their motivations have evolved over time, the impact of retail capital entering the secondary space, and the key considerations LPs should keep in mind when looking to sell. Davi...
21 Aug 2025
Hugh MacAurthur – Global Chairman of Bain’s Private Equity Practice on the evolving landscape of private equity, the role of private and sovereign wealth, trends in secondaries, and the forces reshaping today’s investment industry.
Hugh MacArthur, Senior Partner and Chairman of the Global Private Equity Practice at Bain & Company, discusses his career journey and the growth of Bain’s private equity consulting business. He offers insights into the evolving landscape of private equity, particularly the increasing involvement of sovereign wealth funds and the emerging role of the private wealth channel. Hugh highlights the need for greater technology adoption within the industry, the importance of secondaries, and how ...
22 Jul 2025
Investing in America: American Investment Council Insights on Advocating for Private Equity and Influencing Capitol Hill
Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the American Investment Council through June of 2025, shares his perspective on how Capitol Hill operates and the importance of educating lawmakers about private equity. He highlights the industry’s positive impact, noting that private equity supports 85% of small businesses in the U.S. and employs over 13 million Americans. Drew also discusses how political dynamics have shaped - and will continue to influence - the future of the private equity industry. h...
19 Jun 2025
Global Head Nigel Dawn on Evercore’s Ascent and the Secondaries Market Outlook
Nigel Dawn, Evercore's Head of Private Capital Advisory, analyzes Evercore's growth, continuation vehicles, emerging fund structures, and the secondaries market, also offering advice for industry newcomers in this interview.
15 May 2025
2025 Secondary Market Weathering Macro Trends and Other Investment Trends with Jefferies Managing Director Jason Morris
Jason Morris, Managing Director at Jefferies, discusses the evolution of the secondary market and the growing role of GP-led continuation vehicles in providing liquidity and extending the runway for GPs' top-performing assets. Jason also addresses recent market volatility, highlights sectors gaining momentum, examines the outlook for secondary market capitalization, and shares career advice for aspiring professionals.
12 Mar 2025
Insights to the Business of Sports Franchises and Investing in Them
John Carroll of SCP (Sportsology Capital Partners) discusses the growing adoption of institutional investment into sports franchises, the dynamics around valuing them, and how innovation can create attractive opportunities for investors. He emphasizes that diversified revenue streams, strategic ownership benefits, and favorable market tailwinds position the sports sector as an emerging asset class. John concludes by offering SCP's outlook on the market and sharing advice for young professiona...
27 Feb 2025
2024 Secondary Market Boom and What to Expect for 2025 and Beyond with PJT Partner Adrian Millan
Adrian Millan, Partner at PJT, walks through the record volume year of 2024 and his outlook for 2025. He discusses recent transactions, LPs fueling selling volume, and how LPs are growing more comfortable with GP-led transactions. Adrian also touches on the increasing influence of 40-act funds and offers career advice for students and early professionals breaking into the secondary market.
26 Nov 2024
Investing in Private Equity: Insights on Selecting Top GPs from Switzerland
Mathias Zürcher, Investment Advisor at Marcuard Family Office, shares his expert insights on selecting top private equity fund managers and navigating global investment trends for long-term stability.
12 Nov 2024
Behind the Scenes of Two Successful GP-Led Deals
Monty Yort, Managing Partner at GenNx 360 Capital Partners, shares his insights on executing two successful GP-led transactions. In this episode, he discusses market dynamics, the process of selecting the right advisors, managing relationships with Limited Partners, and how firms can continue driving value through strategic ownership via continuation vehicles.
29 Aug 2024
Jefferies Recap on 2024 2Q and Outlook for the Year
Join us as Todd Miller, Co-Head of Secondaries at Jefferies, highlights liquidity solutions in today’s market, GP and LP motivations, tactics for successful buying and selling, 40 Act funds, and more in a recap of the first half of 2024 in secondaries.
8 Aug 2024
Evercore Review on 2024 1Q and Industry Trends
Join us for a market update and trends overview discussion on the secondary market with Nigel Dawn from Evercore in our first podcast episode. Nigel offers invaluable insights into both LP and GP-led transactions, shedding light on the trends, nuances, and opportunities within this dynamic space.
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