From Court to Capital: Ted Koenig’s Journey in Private Credit (EP. 12)

In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations, Brad Walker sits down with Ted Koenig, Chairman and CEO of Monroe Capital, to discuss his path from law and hoops to founding one of the most respected names in private credit. They explore the evolution of the lower middle market, the growth of Monroe Capital, and how private credit fits into today’s investment landscape. Ted also shares his views on private credit’s role in wealth portfolios, convergence with public markets, and how Monroe is innovating product structures to meet the needs of institutional and private wealth clients alike. 

Chapter 1: From Basketball Dreams to Private Credit (00:01:32 – 00:03:23)
Chapter 2: Building Monroe Capital—Culture, Discipline, and Market Focus (00:04:21 – 00:08:19)
Chapter 3: Innovating for Private Wealth—The First Private BDC (00:08:59 – 00:13:19)
Chapter 4: Private Credit Today—Stability, Growth, and Market Cycles (00:13:31 – 00:27:11)
Chapter 5: Strategic Growth and Life Beyond the Office (00:33:20 – 00:45:08)