Evergreen Funds, ABF & the Future of Private Credit Allocation with Robert Stark of Nomura Asset Management International

Evergreen Funds, ABF & the Future of Private Credit Allocation with Robert Stark of Nomura Asset Management International

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 — Robert Stark's new role and Nomura's global evolution 05:09 — Strategic focus: investment capabilities and vehicle preferences 10:10 — Beyond direct lending: ABL, real estate, and specialty finance 19:55 — Advisor education: gating, liquidity, and market understanding 31:54 — Navigating public-private convergence and growth risks 44:20 — Robert Stark's hobbies, book, and World Cup prediction Robert Stark, President & Deputy CEO, Nomura Asset Management International - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stark-053202/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Technology, Capital & the Future of CRE with Samir Tejpaul of Madison Realty Capital

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Kicking Off the Episode with Samir Tejpaul 02:19 - Samir Tejpaul's evolving perspective on risk and opportunity 04:16 - Navigating commercial real estate in the second half of 2026 08:23 - Why the debt market now sets the tone in CRE 12:45 - Bullish on Bay Area, cautious on bifurcated office 18:29 - The journey of alternative lending post-GFC 26:01 - Innovating in today's competitive debt market 29:21 - Data centers: real estate or infrastructure? 31:25 - How AI is reshaping office, industrial, and housing 37:24 - AI: Enhancing data, not replacing human judgment 39:50 - Preparing for equity capitulation and market stability in 2027 43:23 - Samir Tejpaul's hobbies, leadership, and optimistic future view Samir Tejpaul, Head of Investments, Madison Realty Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-tejpaul-198bb553/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Transparency, Technology, and the Next Frontier of Private Credit with Altin Kadareja of Cardo AI

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjA4eUlYMVlSc3g4bmZBZ0U1NERSaVJfdDNaZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaHl2RHEtMjJDcHYzSXU2VjZzeFBIa0pJa01KTERrM19uaDZFQUhOOHJQMXR1TTdpYnlwU2RGMkQtcUlJdlVRR0o5SHJQMUpVSVkxU0FnMGlTX2htVmxQUzZFay1iWkdfSDZaazhlTDN6TjNzMDR6TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcardoai.com%2Fbook-a-demo%2F&v=6pcYC-rZgig] DealCatalyst Homepage [https://www.dealcatalyst.io/] DealCatalyst Events [https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events] Private Credit Club [https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club] Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse with Altin Kadareja 02:22 - From Buy-Side Frustration to Founding Cardo AI 05:37 - Overcoming Challenges and Gaining Market Trust 08:12 - Cardo AI's Role in Private Credit Strategies 10:50 - Why Insurers are Investing in Private Credit 13:26 - Challenges for GPs Seeking Insurance Capital 15:51 - The Industry's Move to Continuous Data Transparency 19:19 - A New Structural Dynamic in Credit Markets 22:20 - Emerging Asset Classes and Cardo AI's Adaptability 25:52 - Technology's Role in Streamlining Private Credit Deals 28:47 - Enhancing Valuation Transparency with Technology 31:05 - Addressing Regulatory Concerns and Market Stability 36:04 - Analyzing the Private Credit Market's Future 38:04 - Tangible Applications of AI in Finance Today 41:13 - Defining the Future of Work in Finance 43:43 - Ensuring Trust and Compliance in Financial AI 47:06 - The Backbone of Scaling Private Markets 50:08 - Personal Insights and Future Market Outlook 54:17 - Thank You for Listening to The Credit Clubhouse Altin Kadareja, Co-founder and CEO, Cardo AI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/altinkadareja/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Specialization Wins: Navigating Today's Credit Markets with Ali Meli of Monachil Capital Partners

Visit https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ to see our remaining events in 2026, non-conference opportunities, and much more. Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the code CREDIT at checkout. This episode is presented by CARDO AI, the operating system for asset-based finance. Visit https://cardoai.com/ to learn more. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse: episode introduction 01:53 - Host Todd Anderson welcomes Ali Meli to the show 02:21 - Navigating the late stages of the private credit cycle 03:28 - Identifying top risk-adjusted opportunities in credit markets 05:15 - Outperforming: scale or specialization in private credit? 08:02 - Understanding Monachil Capital Partners' niche lending strategy 09:48 - Market shift: from direct lending to specialty finance 12:15 - Exploring interesting opportunities in asset-based finance 13:25- Finding value in under-capitalized specialty finance markets 15:11 - Overcoming disadvantages for non-scaled fintech lenders 19:20 - The transformative impact of AI on fintech lending 19:48 - Rethinking Liquidity Management in Private Credit Funds 21:50 - Skepticism on private credit secondary market liquidity 26:31 - LP demand: selective allocation in private credit 30:39 - Unpacking Underappreciated Trends in Private Credit Markets 35:25 - What excites Ali Meli most about lending today 37:57 - Concerns about market correction and second-order impacts 39:57 - Personal insights and a prediction for the next year Ali Meli, Founder, Monachil Capital Partners - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-meli-92ab33167/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

CLO Awards Series - Private Credit CLOs: Innovation, Expansion, and Opportunity with Monroe Capital

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:28 - Celebrating Monroe Capital's boutique CLO manager awards 02:31 - How Monroe Capital balances scale with innovation 06:08 - Private credit CLOs: A permanent shift 09:05 - Differentiating private credit CLOs and investor preferences 12:15 - Middle market loan resilience 14:27 - Seth Friedman's hobbies, books, and future predictions Seth Friedman, Managing Director, Head of Structured Solutions, Monroe Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-friedman-4943432/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast