Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast Warp Speed w/ Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch
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Apr 1, 2025 
Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, provides keen insights into the fast-paced evolution of private market infrastructure. He discusses how technology is reshaping investor expectations and the crucial divide between innovative firms and laggards. Hirsch highlights Hamilton Lane's role in democratizing access to private markets with customized portfolios. He also examines how blockchain technology could revolutionize public and private markets, addressing inefficiencies in current systems while enhancing liquidity for a broader range of investors.
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Private Markets Maturing
- The private markets are maturing and becoming more accessible to a wider range of investors, including individuals.
- This shift is driven by the adoption of technology and changing investor needs.
Retail Investors Driving Change
- Individual investors, accustomed to smartphone-friendly interfaces and real-time data, are driving change in private markets.
- This is pushing private markets towards features like daily valuations and increased liquidity, similar to public equity markets.
GPs Need to Adapt
- Small and mid-sized GPs need to adapt to new technology standards to survive.
- They can either buy existing solutions or cater to LPs who prefer traditional relationships.