Private equity leaders are facing unprecedented change, from tougher exits to the rising role of AI in dealmaking. Yet the most critical factor remains human: achieving alignment between general partners and company management. As executives search for partnerships that endure—and outperform—no matter the market climate, Diron Jebejian, Co-Head of Americas Sponsor Coverage at UBS, and Vahe Dombalagian, Managing Partner at Madison Dearborn Partners, sit down with Phillipa Leighton-Jones to decode what separates transactional deals from truly transformative ones.

Private funds are at a pivotal moment, with shifting dynamics in fundraising, deal activity and investor behavior reshaping the landscape. Phillipa Leighton-Jones is joined by Kevin Kuryla, Global Head of Private Funds Group at UBS and Jerry Pascucci, Co-Head of Unified Global Alternatives at UBS to unpack the trends behind this transformation. From fluctuating interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty to the rise of private wealth capital in fundraising and continuation vehicles as a popular exit strategy, this episode examines how private funds are adapting to a new reality—and what it means for investors and sponsors alike.

Private markets are rewriting the rules of finance. Companies are staying private longer, secondary markets are thriving and sovereign wealth funds and family offices are reshaping capital flows. At the same time, AI-driven innovation is moving from hype to reality, disrupting entire industries. Ben McLean, head of venture capital at UBS, and Alex Gurevich, managing director at Javelin Venture Partners join host Brian Kamenetzky to explore how today’s private market leaders are adapting to an investment landscape that’s evolving faster than ever and what this means for the future of venture investing.

Contrary to common misconceptions, private equity is well suited to drive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as shareholders. With longer holding periods, freedom from the short-term pressures of public markets and reduced exposure to political noise, private markets are well-equipped to integrate differentiated ESG strategies that align with sustainable growth, profitability and resilience. In this episode, Laurent Bouvier and Therése Lennehag, two of UBS’s leading voices in Corporate Shareholder and ESG Advisory, join us to explore why now is the time to rethink ESG and the crucial role private markets can play in advancing it further.

As private equity continues to expand – with many firms diversifying their portfolios beyond traditional means – how is the relationship with these alternative asset managers and investment banks shifting? Host Phillipa Leighton-Jones speaks with Simona Maellare, Global Co-Head of Alternative Capital at UBS and Robert Seminara, Partner and Head of Europe at Apollo to explore the evolving dynamics of private credit, capital markets and new opportunities in finance.

The financial world has been buzzing with a familiar narrative: The IPO market is dead and companies are shutting the door on public listings. It's a catchy story, but is it true? Join Phillipa Leighton-Jones as she sits down with Gareth McCartney and Tommy Rueger, Global Co-Heads of Equity Capital Markets at UBS, and Maisa Badawy, Partner and Global Head of Capital Markets at Capital Group. From emerging market trends to the future of capital allocation, they unpack the real story behind the headlines.