{"podcast":{"title":"Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets","slug":"alt-goes-mainstream-the-latest-on-alternative-investments-wealthtech-private-markets-1384568","podcast_index_feed_id":1384568,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/alt-goes-mainstream","website_url":"https://altgoesmainstream.substack.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zJ-ISklnd78aXQ3F8_rtZ_1-61w5naFKWWvFtRwz8zs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5MDA4LzE2MTQ1/Mzk1MDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Sidgmore","episode_count":233,"summary":"Alt Goes Mainstream podcast is the place to turn to for interviews with some of the brightest and most experienced minds in the world at the intersection private markets and wealth management. AGM dives into investment strategies like private equity (PE), private credit, venture capital (VC), secondaries, GP stakes, infrastructure, real estate, wealth management, and comprehensively covers tools and frameworks for approaching private markets, such as asset allocation, evergreen funds, model portfolios, and more. For anyone looking to invest into private markets (from experienced wealth managers to family offices to the individual investor looking for a more diversified investment portfolio), you’ll hear inside stories from executives and founders at some of the world’s largest financial institutions, alternative asset managers firms, and wealth management firms. More than a personal finance podcast, Alt Goes Mainstream dives deep into trends, investment strategies, firm building lessons, and innovative technologies that are enabling investors to access private markets.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T02:22:13.371298+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alt-goes-mainstream-the-latest-on-alternative-investments-wealthtech-private-markets-1384568"},"episode":{"title":"Blackstone's Farhad Karim - a \"relentless\" focus on serving private wealth","slug":"blackstone-s-farhad-karim-a-relentless-focus-on-serving-private-wealth","published_at":"2026-07-09T13:10:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alt-goes-mainstream-the-latest-on-alternative-investments-wealthtech-private-markets-1384568/blackstone-s-farhad-karim-a-relentless-focus-on-serving-private-wealth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alt-goes-mainstream-the-latest-on-alternative-investments-wealthtech-private-markets-1384568","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c881d688","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c881d688/965c0718.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s podcast takes us to the heart of Mayfair in London, where Blackstone Private Wealth COO Farhad Karim shared the firm’s history and evolution in Europe. He took a walk down memory lane to discuss the firm’s 25th anniversary in Europe as we walked through Berkeley Square from Blackstone’s current office to their new office at the other end of the square, highlighting how the firm has become the largest owner of commercial real estate in Europe and the importance of building a local presence in the region. Farhad took on the role of Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Private Wealth in 2024 after a career at Blackstone that included serving as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Europe and holding a senior leadership role in the firm’s Real Estate business. Farhad and I had a fascinating discussion about the evolution of Blackstone’s business in Europe and the firm’s Private Wealth business globally. We covered: Why it’s important to “meet people where they are at.” What Farhad learned from his experience as chairman of Blackstone Europe. Building and expanding Blackstone’s Private Wealth business. How Blackstone will continue to be a pioneer in private wealth. The next phase of product innovation in the wealth channel. How an international perspective has shaped Farhad's approach to building the Private Wealth business. Harmonizing the institutional and private wealth businesses when delivering solutions to LPs. The human element of working with wealth. What it means to be “relentless.” Perspectives on evergreen funds. The scale of opportunity, information, and access. Thanks, Farhad, for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and passion about private markets and private wealth. Show Notes 00:33 A Messag…","meta_description":"Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. 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