On the People of Private Capital Podcast we talk to the movers and shakers of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Wealth Management and more. We also have quarterly specials where we do a deeper dive into an asset class of interest - from cars to wine to emerging asset classes.
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June 4, 202440 min
Sequoya Borgman - Founder & CEO. Borgman Capital. The Democratization of Private Capital and 'Passing the Hat'
A conversation with Sequoya Borgman, Founder & CEO at Borgman Capital as he shares his background, his motivation for founding Borgman Capital, their investment theses, the launch of 'Pass The Hat' and more with CEO & Founder of Asset Class, Ferdinand Roberts.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sequoya-borgman-8a6057a/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.borgmancapital.com/
https://www.passthehat.com/
This podcast is produced by Des McGouran with social media management by Sam Roberts.
May 21, 202450 min
Pat Kinsel Founder & CEO of Proof.com is bringing identity-verified transactions and trust to the World
In this episode CEO/Founder of Proof.com Pat Kinsel shares his entrepreneurial journey from his college days, through his multiple ventures and associated exits, the launch and growth of Notarize.com, bringing us right up to date with his latest venture Proof.com, bringing trust, identity-verified transactions, and assurance to the world.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.proof.com/
https://www.notarize.com/
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinsel/
*https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
This podcast is Produced by Des McGouran
Social Media promotion: Sam Roberts
May 9, 202452 min
From Golf Professional to Web 3 focused Venture Capitalist - James McDowall. Arcanum Capital Founding Partner
In this episode James McDowall, Founding Partner at Arcanum Capital sits down with Asset Class CEO & Founder, Ferdinand Roberts to share his founding story, and what led to Arcanum Capital's focus on Web 3 seed and early stage investing. Join James and Ferdi as they explore the rapidly emerging Web 3 investment landscape, discuss some of Arcanum Capital's Portco's and share the highs and lows that often accompany the entrepreneurial journey.
Links mentioned in this episode:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcdowall/
X: x.com/arcanum.capital
Website: https://arcanum.capital
Ferdinand's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
Asset Class Website: https://www.assetclass.com/
This podcast is Produced by Des MGouran
Social Media Promotion: Sam Roberts
March 21, 202450 min
Jean Bernard Tanqueray -Expanding your Fund to EU LP's
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.dorhyan.eu/
This podcast is Produced by Des McGouran
February 21, 202457 min
Thomas J Powell. The Brehon Group. Managing the risks of regulatory scrutiny for General Partners and Limited Partners.
Asset Class CEO & Founder, Ferdinand Roberts speaks with Thomas J Powell of The Brehon Group as he shares his views on the challenges of Regulatory oversight, and potential 'overstep' in the context of Private Capital. He shares his insights on the risks assumed by General Partners and the importance of mitigating those risks.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.brehongroup.com/
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.publiusconnect.com/
https://www.icanlaw.org/
Producer: Des McGouran
November 14, 202542 min
At the intersection of Pro Sports and Real Estate with Marley Hughes
In this episode of The People of Private Capital, Marley Hughes, CEO of Magnolia Hill Partners and founding partner of Momentous Sports, unpacks the fast-emerging asset class at the intersection of professional sports ownership and mixed-use real estate.
He traces his path from FS Investments to building a family office platform focused on sports, data centers, and private equity, and explains why Momentous is backing sports-anchored districts in high-growth secondary U.S. markets.
We explore why the team itself acts as a catalyst for 365-day districts, how youth academies and community alignment enhance value, and why GP-level exposure matters. Marley also discusses investor access, public-private partnerships, and the long-term vision for democratizing sports-based private markets investing.
Key Topics
Marley’s path from FS Investments to Magnolia Hill Partners
Why sports + mixed-use real estate creates “one plus one equals three” value
Secondary markets: migration, demographics, and community alignment
Focus on established global sports (especially U.S. soccer) and community-anchored leagues
The economics of sports districts vs. standalone teams
GP-level positions, fund structure, and SPV co-invest
Public-private partnerships and impact-driven development
The growing role of youth academies and 365-day activation
Long-term trends reshaping sports consumption and real-estate districts
What You’ll Learn
How aligned team + real estate ownership drives outsized returns
Why secondary markets offer the most compelling sports-district opportunities
How GP participation changes investor economics and influence
Ways sports-anchored districts create durable, mixed-use value
How community engagement and youth programs strengthen investment outcomes
Where sports-based private markets investing is heading over the next decade
Links mentioned in this episode:
MAGNOLIA HILL PARTNERS: https://magnoliahillpartners.com/
MOMENTOUS SPORTS: https://momentous-sports.com/
ASSET CLASS: https://www.assetclass.com/
LinkedIn: Marley Hughes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marleyhughes/
LinkedIn: Ferdi Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
Podcast Producers:
Des McGouran
Sam Roberts
January 12, 202448 min
Anthony Kennada, CEO and Co-Founder of Audience Plus. Founders Series:
This episode, Asset Class CEO and Founder, Ferdi Roberts, speaks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Audience Plus, Anthony Kennada as part of our Founders Series.
We discuss the concept of 'Owned Media', a concept being pioneered by Anthony and his team, and how progressive companies are adapting to this shift, and adopting platforms like Audience Plus to take ownership of their audience and build stronger, more meaningful connections with them.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://audienceplus.com/
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akennada/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
Produced by: Des McGouran
Content Review: Isabelle Roberts
October 24, 202325 min
Gene Ludwig - A fireside chat with Ferdi Roberts at SIGNALS with former Comptroller of the Currency & CEO Ludwig Advisors
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.ludwigadvisors.com/
This podcast is Produced by Asset Class
Show Producer: Des McGouran
October 8, 202557 min
Greg Papazian’s 33-year private capital journey: real estate, timing, investor trust, and building retail-operating scale with Brookwood & Yesway.
In this episode of The People of Private Capital, Greg Papazian, recently retired Managing Partner at Brookwood Financial Partners, recounts a 3 Decade long journey from the post-S&L crisis start-up to billions in real-estate transactions and building an operating business in convenience retail.
We cover early fundraising without a track record, why Brookwood became net sellers before the GFC, how the team stood up Yesway and integrated Allsup’s, and where he sees “essential,” consumer-driven assets outperforming today. Greg also shares his approach to investor relations, culture, and what’s next in impact-oriented work.
Key Topics
Origins of Brookwood and early HNW fundraising post tax-shelter era
Opportunistic thesis across asset types and geographies (not sector-bound)
A tough early development lesson (Jupiter, FL) and why Brookwood avoided ground-up thereafter
Pre-GFC discipline: selling most pre-2005 assets by 2007; sitting out ~22 months before buying again
Standing up an operating company: launching Yesway (2015), acquiring Allsup’s (2019), and expanding to ~440 stores across ~9 states
Why convenience retail is resilient (merchandising margins, Amazon-proof missions, location)
Today’s market: caution on office demand; preference for “essential,” consumer-driven real estate (grocery-anchored, medical, services) and Sun Belt migration dynamics
Investor relations philosophy: transparency, quarterly reporting/webinars, frictionless digital onboarding/portal experience
Culture that scales: entrepreneurial, operator-led, “work hard, support people”
What’s next for Greg: applying private-markets tools to impact themes (sustainability, social/economic justice, child & animal welfare)
What You’ll Learn
How to earn trust and momentum when you don’t yet have a track record
Practical signals that said “sell now” pre-GFC and why dry powder matters
The operator edge: why having more levers to pull matters more than just owning real estate
Why consumer-driven, location-critical uses can be more cycle-resilient
Ways to professionalize investor experience without creating friction
How an opportunistic firm stays nimble while scaling to billions in AUM
Links mentioned in this episode:
LinkedIn: Greg Papazian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmpapazian/
LinkedIn: Ferdi Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/
Podcast Producers:
Des McGouran
Sam Roberts
September 26, 202342 min
The SEC's new Private Fund Advisor Rules reviewed - with Asset Class and Nelson Kuiper
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://nelsonkuiper.com/
*https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-kuiper-jd-mba-03948716/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-nelson/
https://www.assetclass.com/
https://www.assetclass.com/signals-2023
Produced by Des McGouran
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