Dakota Research Podcast
The Dakota Research Podcast delivers the most relevant updates and expert commentary on the private fund industry, straight from our in house Research Team. Whether you’re an allocator, consultant, or fund manager, Dakota Research Podcast equips you with the knowledge you need to navigate private markets with confidence and make smarter decisions.
Episodes
131 episodes
Hub International, Co-Invest RFP, Consultant Hires, CTPF 2026 Plan, Infrastructure Commitments
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Lara Galloway joins Elevation Point as head of growth alongside Melinda Brodbeck as head of corporate communications, Saibal Mukherjee takes on equities manager research at Mercer, Hunter Brackett...
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Texas A&M, New RIAs, NEPC, Boston RFPs, New Pension Commitments
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Ryan Gardner joins Texas A&M Foundation as Assistant Director of Investments, Isla Chu steps in as Director of Investments at Michigan State University, and Laura Walker moves to NEPC as Consu...
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Space: The $2 Trillion Opportunity Investors Are Chasing
In Episode 16 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we explore the rapidly expanding space economy, a $2 trillion opportunity redefining infrastructure, defense, and global connectivity. From reusable rockets and smallsat constellations to i...
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Caprock, Mariner Wealth, Upcoming Global Tech Equity Search, Orange County, AlpInvet, Thoma Bravo
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Tom Borghard joins Yale Investments as director, Vivek Jindal is named CIO at Caprock, and Jonathan Grushkin becomes CIO at Sanford Health after roles at Cleveland Clinic and Robert Wood Johnson F...
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PKG Pensionskasse, Arax Investment Partners, Private Credit RFP, Montona BOI Real Assets, Antares Capital, Bitcoin Fund
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Diego Liechti is appointed head of investments at Switzerland’s PKG Pensionskasse, Henry Mercer joins Withum Wealth as CIO, and Partners Group names Anastasia Amoroso chief investment strategist f...
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The Dakota Research Podcast #15: Inside Co-Investing – LP Access, Lower Fees & Direct Deal Opportunities
In Episode 15 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of co-investing—how LPs are gaining direct deal exposure, cutting fees, and strengthening GP relationships. From traditional buyouts to infrastructure and pr...
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LPL, RayJay, Infrastructure Search Finalists, Pension Allocations.
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, André Mehta joins Michaud Capital Management as senior managing director to lead client success and investment strategy, while Ronald Meraz takes on the role of regional director at Citigroup over...
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Focus Financial, PE RFP, Bank Loan Search, CalSTRS Allocations, Carlyle's Japan Team
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Humberto Garcia de Alba is named CEO of BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, Peter Mistina joins QP Global Family Offices as VP of Investments, and Bruno Saintonge takes on a senior private markets role a...
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Foundation Investment Hires, Hightower, Search Updates, Pension Commitments, Fundraising Updates
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Chad Oviatt joins First National Bank as CIO, Bola Olusanya is named CIO at MacArthur Foundation, and Sean Olesen heads to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hightower Advisors makes its first 2025 d...
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The Dakota Research Podcast #14: Investing in AI – Private Equity, CoreWeave, and the VC Backing the Future
In Episode 14 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we break down how artificial intelligence is transforming private markets—from infrastructure M&A to private equity strategy. We explore the CoreWeave–Weights & Biases deal, Coatue’...
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Episode 14
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West Virginia CIO HIre, Sanctuary Wealth, Callan's New Client, Large Cap RFP, Search Winners
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Jim Bethea is joining West Virginia University Foundation as CIO, Karen Horn Welch will be promoted to CIO at Spider Management, and Christopher Schelling joined Aksia as Managing Director. In RIA...
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The Dakota Research Podcast #13: Top Real Estate Themes – AI Data Centers, Renewables & Life Sciences
In Episode 13 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we explore the top real estate investment themes shaping private markets in 2025. From hyperscale data centers and renewable energy infrastructure to life sciences, logistics, and hospitali...
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Border to Coast, New Family Office, Janney, PE RFP, Search Updates, Mass PRIM
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Border to Coast appointed Peter Gent as head of investment advisory, Cetera named John Lefferts to lead Cetera Investors, and Pritzker Alternative Strategies made several key hires as it builds ou...
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LPL, Direct Lending RFP, Maryland 2025 Investment Plan, Apollo Accord+
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Nicole Puller Ross was promoted to regional head of Northeast private wealth at Goldman Sachs, Cliff Corso became CEO of AAM, and Brian Scharf joined Zell Family Office. On the RIA front, EFE acqu...
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Energy Investing for a Changing World with Matt Miller: Inside Grey Rock’s Dual Approach to Oil and Carbon
In this Dakota Research Interview, Chris LeRoy speaks with Matt Miller, Founder and Managing Partner of Grey Rock Investment Partners, about the firm’s dual strategy across traditional energy and low-carbon investments. Matt shares how Grey Roc...
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The Dakota Research Podcast #12: Investing in Aerospace & Defense – What’s Fueling Investor Momentum
In Episode 12 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes world of aerospace and defense. From major deals like Thoma Bravo’s $10.6B acquisition of Boeing’s digital flight assets to Neuralink’s $500M raise, we spotlight the big...
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AkademikerPension, Edward Jones Alts, New RIAs, Small Cap RFP, Pension Allocations, StepStone
In this week’s Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Jon Ritter joins Texas Municipal Retirement as MD of Real Assets, Dylan Campbell joins the University of Oklahoma Foundation, and Edward Jones launches alts access for $10M+ clients via CAIS. On t...
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UBS, Raymond James, International Equity RFP, Fixed Income Hires, Gaw Capital
In this week’s episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover job changes including Matt Benson’s expanded role at UBS, Stacia Hatfield joining Blue Owl, and Eric Haley’s upcoming retirement from OMERS. On the RIA/FA M&A front, Je...
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Dakota Research Interview: Blue Tulip Ventures
In this episode of Dakota Research, host Chris LeRoy sits down with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder and managing partner of Blue Tulip Ventures, to explore the future of human-centric AI innovation. Drawing from her groundbreaking work as an A...
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The Dakota Research Podcast #11: M&A, RIAs, and Retail Alts – What’s Reshaping Investment Management
In Episode 11 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we explore how the investment management industry is rapidly evolving. We kick off with key private equity headlines, including a16z’s $20B AI fundraise, Blackstone’s $10.8B European real estate clo...
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Episode 11
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New Michigan RIA, US Small Cap RFP, LACERS Plans, Private Market Commitments, Yale Endowment
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover job moves including Tony Pritzker launching Pritzker Alternative Strategies, Akshay Patel joining North Dakota Trust Lands, and Dylan Campbell moving to the Un...
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Arizona CIO, Newly Launched RIAs, Real Assets & Real Estate RFPs, Sculptor Fund Close
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover job changes including Ashu Pal joining Nomura Capital from Maryland State Retirement, Jeff Peterson becoming CIO at Dallas-based Gillion Capital, and Alexander...
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Osaic, Aon, Real Assets & Real Estate Commitment Plans, Hg Saturn 4A, Morgan Stanley
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover key job moves including Cheryl Alston stepping down after 20 years at Dallas ERF, Sam Johnson joining Gresham Partners, and Atria co-founders exiting LPL. On t...
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The Dakota Research Podcast Episode #10: Why Private Equity Keeps Betting on Consumer Brands
In Episode 10 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we cover the latest in private equity—from fundraising momentum and major deals to key people moves. Highlights include Goldman Sachs’ new PE fund for high-net-worth investors, HarbourVest’s $500M p...
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Stifel, New RIAs, Oklahoma $1.1B Private Markets Plan, Border to Coast, $1.5B Timberland Fund
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch highlight job moves including Sam Johnson joining Gresham Partners, two Northern Trust vets joining Endeavor Advisors, and Soltis naming Jeffrey Harris as head of M&A. On...
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