{"podcast":{"title":"Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow","slug":"alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863","podcast_index_feed_id":6553863,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/480831/rss","website_url":"https://alternativeallocationspodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/7/6/6/d7667a3d4c0dffc2d959afa2a1bf1c87/ART-Podcast_1400x1400_Tony_Davidow-2026-2.jpg","author":"Franklin Templeton","episode_count":40,"summary":"Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow is a monthly podcast designed to help wealth advisors allocate effectively to alternative investments. We share practical, relatable advice and discuss new investment ideas with leaders in the field. We'll talk about the relative attractiveness of certain segments of the market, and share insights regarding how to allocate effectively to alternative investments. Tony Davidow is responsible for developing and delivering the Franklin Templeton Institute's insights on the role and use of private markets through independent research, participating in industry conferences, webinars and engaging directly with key partners and clients. He also serves as the host of the Alternative Allocations podcast series. The Franklin Templeton Institute harnesses the depth and breadth of the firm's global investment expertise and extensive in-house research capabilities to deliver unique investment insights to our clients. Prior to his current role, Davidow was retained by Franklin Templeton to develop a comprehensive Alternative Investment educational program for financial advisors. He previously held senior leadership roles with Morgan Stanley, Guggenheim a…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:20:10.737255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863"},"episode":{"title":"Private Equity Secondary Markets | EP.18","slug":"private-equity-secondary-markets-ep-18","published_at":"2025-01-07T05:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863/private-equity-secondary-markets-ep-18","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863","url":"https://907abc9d-4c7b-47a1-8cfc-11723daea7de.libsyn.com/episode-18-the-rise-of-secondary-markets-in-private-equitywith-guest-taylor-robinson-lexington-partners","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/907abc9d-4c7b-47a1-8cfc-11723daea7de/AA_-_EP.18_FINAL_V3.mp3?dest-id=4090161","summary":"In Episode 18 of the Alternative Allocations Podcast, Taylor and Tony discuss the importance and growth of the secondary market in private equity. They talk about slowing exits (M&A and IPO's) and the role of secondaries in providing liquidity to institutions. Taylor highlights the potential benefits of secondary investments, such as diversification and predictable returns, and talks about the evolving market dynamics, including GP-led deals. He also stresses the significance of size and scale in executing transactions and the strategy of acquiring quality assets at reasonable prices to help achieve desired returns. Taylor Robinson is a Partner of Lexington Partners, primarily focused on sourcing, negotiating, and executing secondary transactions. Taylor joined Lexington Partners in 2008 from JPMorgan, where he was in investment banking and leveraged finance. Aside from his investment focus and other Firm responsibilities, he is a member of Lexington's ESG steering committee and Franklin Templeton's global Stewardship & Sustainability Council. Enjoying Alternative Allocations ? Please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us deliver more insightful episodes on alternative investments! Resources: About Lexington Partners | Alternatives by FT Why private equity | Alternatives by FT Taylor Robinson | LinkedIn Alternatives by Franklin Templeton Tony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn","meta_description":"In Episode 18 of the Alternative Allocations Podcast, Taylor and Tony discuss the importance and growth of the secondary market in private equity. They ta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1632,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863/episodes/private-equity-secondary-markets-ep-18/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863/private-equity-secondary-markets-ep-18.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}