Community of Insiders Collaborating & Driving Better-Informed Decisions
Private Markets Insider is a specialized network that brings together thought leaders and content in a way that helps investors and business owners build valuable relationships and market intelligence.
We foster a community of trusted partners engaged in peer-to-peer interactions relating to alternative investments and portfolio management.
Our collective cultures and values also focus on creating a positive and lasting impact on society.











Highlighted Upcoming Events
Private Markets Insider (PMI) is excited to host this Alternative Investment & DealConnect Summit bringing together thought leaders to share insights and build valuable relationships via topical discussions and networking suited to Insiders focused on Private Markets deals & funds:
Recent Speakers include:

Gary Ratliff
Director of Alternative Investments at Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

Rose Dean
Partner & Senior Investment Consultant at NEPC

Robert Kaplan
Former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Jennie Benza
Private Markets at General Electric Pension

Brett Hickey
Founder & CEO at Star Mountain Capital

Katherine Grant
Managing Director at YMCA Retirement Fund

Dylan Tate
Chief Investment Officer at NYSNA Pension Plan

Daniel Pietrzak
Global Head of Private Credit at KKR

Deepika Sharma
Director, Global Head of Manager Selection at BlackRock

Jay Patel
Sr Investment Analyst at Albourne Partners

Dick Cashin
Founder & President at One Equity Partners

Jamil McNeal
Director of Investments - Credit and Private Markets at True North Advisors

Parker Bush
Deputy Chief Investment Officer at CoastEdge Partners

Tom Tull
former Chief Investment Officer at Employees Retirement System of Texas

Angela Miller-May
Chief Investment Officer, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Jeff Tack
Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Rush University Medical Center

Zhuoying (Joy) Xu
Senior Investment Director, Verizon Investment Management Corp.

Jim Herrington
Private Equity Investment Officer, West Virginia Investment Management Board
Highlighted Past Events
Private Markets Insider (PMI) is excited to host this Alternative Investment & DealConnect Summit bringing together thought leaders to share insights and build valuable relationships via topical discussions and networking suited to Insiders focused on Private Markets deals & funds:
Registration for this event is now closed. Event Information: Private Markets Insider (PMI) is pleased to present the Independent Sponsor & Capital Provider Summit, a focused gathering designed to connect deal sources and deal investors through curated 1:1 meetings, peer networking, and market-driven insights. This summit convenes independent sponsors, private equity and private credit funds, and family offices for a day of structured meetings (15 meeting slots for 20 minutes each) and strategic dialogue on opportunities and trends shaping the lower middle-market. Agenda: 9:30 am: Registration & Coffee Reception 10:00 am: 1-on-1 Meetings Session – Independent Sponsors meet with Capital Providers 12:00 pm: Lunch & Networking 1:15 pm: Deal Sourcing & Trends in the Lower Middle-Market Moderator – Shlomo Troodler, Partner, Blank Rome Jared Cohen, Managing Director, Star Mountain Capital Mark Gilles, Senior Vice President,City National Bank Michael Piric, Managing Director, Lincoln International Jake Kugler, Investment Professional, CFT Capital Partners 2:00 pm: 1-on-1 Meetings Session – Independent Sponsors meet with Capital Providers 5:00 pm: Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres & Networking Ticket Pricing: Independent Sponsor attendee pass = $800 Capital Provider attendee pass = $1000 (Service Provider access is only available via sponsor packages) Participation is limited to qualified registrants whose professional roles align with 1:1 meeting objectives. Registrations will be verified for suitability to ensure a high-quality networking experience. Contact us to discuss options for Event Partners, including sponsored speaking roles and exclusive opportunities for networking and branding. We welcome input toward our collective goal of facilitating peer-to-peer connections around portfolio construction and dealmaking among Insiders in the Private Markets. Event Partners
Private Markets Insider is excited to partner with Star Mountain Capital on an exclusive Roundtable LP Lunch beginning with comments from our guest speakers: Moderator – Steven T. Cox, CFA, President, Providence Financial Advisors & Director, CFA Society Kansas City William Greiner, Chief Economist, Mariner Holdings Please join us for peer-to-peer conversations on current market conditions and the most topical themes, including the “End of Globalization - Opportunities and Threats” and “Private Credit – Business Cycle Extender”. Registration / lunch is complimentary (payment / receipt can be facilitated, if necessary). Specific Kansas City location will be provided once registration is approved. We welcome input toward our collective goal of facilitating peer-to-peer connections around portfolio construction and dealmaking among Insiders in the Private Markets. Please contact Molly@PrivateMarketsInsider.com about available tickets.




