Drew Schardt, Vice Chairman and Global Head of Investment Strategy at Hamilton Lane, offers over 17 years of expertise in private equity. He discusses the current landscape and vital investment strategies for 2024. Drew emphasizes the importance of real-time data for better decision-making and hints at the evolving role of technology in the sector. He also explores the recovery post-global downturn, lower leverage, and changing deal dynamics, along with potential market volatility and the influence of global monetary policies on investment opportunities.