Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Michael Sidgmore – Alternatives Go Mainstream (Private Wealth 1, EP.443)
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May 5, 2025 
Michael Sidgmore, Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures and creator of the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, shares insights into the booming world of alternative investments. He discusses how traditional and private wealth channels are merging to meet changing investor demand. Sidgmore delves into the evolution of private markets, innovative strategies in wealth management, and the increasing appeal of evergreen structures. He highlights the crucial role of technology and brand identity in shaping the future of finance and how these shifts are impacting both investors and the industry at large.
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Genesis of Alt Goes Mainstream
- Michael Sidgmore began Alt Goes Mainstream podcast during COVID to connect dots in private markets.
- His background spans Goldman Sachs, iCapital, and building fintech and asset management businesses.
Evolution of Alternative Managers
- Alternative asset managers evolved into multifaceted firms beyond traditional private equity.
- Serving the wealth channel shapes these firms' product innovation, operation, and branding.
Wealth Management Institutionalizing
- Wealth management platforms are institutionalizing by acquiring OCIOs and building private markets capabilities.
- Private wealth investment in alternatives is growing rapidly and professionalizing.