In The Know
In The Know
Secured Finance Network | Barry Bobrow
Barry Bobrow partners with the Secured Finance Network to produce a series of video and audio podcasts focused on important trends and developments in secured lending. The In the Know podcasts will be a series of conversations with compelling thought leaders on important topics impacting the finance and secured lending markets. These brief and engaging discussions will give you information and perspectives critical to being more successful in your businesses by keeping you In The Know.  Statements and opinions of individual speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of their employer(s) or Secured Finance Network (SFNet).  Information provided should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, financial planning, investment, legal or tax advice, and references to websites or companies should not be construed as endorsements or recommendations.  You should consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and irs.gov for current tax rules.
Valerie and Barry’s Essential US Open Preview – 2026 Edition
Get ready for this year’s US Open Tennis Championships with Barry Bobrow and fellow tennis enthusiast Valerie Mason, Partner at Otterbourg P.C. This special episode features an unfiltered discussion between the two biggest fans in the asset-based lending industry. They’ll share insights into the tournament and the wacky world of professional tennis just prior the start of this year’s US Open on August 30. They’ll also provide their best tips on how to get the most out of your visit to Flushin...
Aug 28
35 min
Consumers Change and Retailers Adapt
How are retailers and consumer products companies adapting to rapid shifts in consumer behavior, omnichannel pressure, and the rise of AI? In this episode of SFNet presents In The Know, “Consumers Change and Retailers Adapt,” host Barry Bobrow speaks with David Silverman, Senior Director in Fitch Ratings’ corporates group, whose coverage spans a wide range of retail companies, including specialty apparel and hardlines. Because the asset-based market is deeply tied to consumer and retail busin...
Jun 3
22 min
Unique insights into UK & European ABL markets with Jeremy Harrison, White Oak
In the latest episode of SFNet presents In the Know, host Barry Bobrow sits down with Jeremy Harrison for a wide-ranging discussion about asset-based lending in the UK and European markets. A legend in the UK ABL industry, Jeremy currently serves as Managing Director and Head of UK Asset-Based Lending at White Oak, a position he assumed in 2025. With over 35 years of experience, Jeremy has held senior roles at prominent asset-based businesses, including ABN AMRO, Bank of America, Lloyds Bank,...
Apr 1
35 min
Holly Etlin Reflects on Restructurings Past,  Present, and Future
In this episode, host Barry Bobrow has a candid conversation with Holly Etlin of AlixPartners. During a career spanning more than 30 years, Holly has played a central role in some of the most high-profile bankruptcies and restructurings to come to the debt markets. She is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and respected professionals in corporate restructuring, having held senior positions at Deloitte, XRoads, and, for the past 19 years, AlixPartners. Holly specializes in provi...
Jan 12
26 min
Asset Valuations on the Move – A Discussion with Chad Farrell of Tiger Global
In the next episode of SFNet presents In the Know, host Barry Bobrow talks with Chad Farrell, Managing Director in the Commercial and Industrial business at Tiger Global. Chad is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Tiger’s Commercial & Industrial division, as well as guiding its strategic direction and growth and developing new market initiatives. In a wide-ranging discussion, Chad and Barry talk about the movement in asset valuations resulting from the current economic ...
Nov 17, 2025
20 min
A Candid Conversation with Mike Scolaro
Mike Scolaro is Group Head of Asset Based Lending at BMO Commercial Finance, a position he has held for over 17 years. He’s an asset-based lending legend, and in 2024 Barry had the honor of presiding over his induction into the SFNet Hall of Fame. He recently announced his imminent retirement from BMO and Barry thought it be a great time to get some unfiltered remarks from someone who is famous for being unfiltered in the first place. They discuss the many changes to the asset-based lending i...
Sep 30, 2025
23 min
Valerie and Barry’s Essential US Open Preview
Get ready for this year’s US Open Tennis Championships by listening to the fourth installment of Valerie and Barry’s Essential US Open Preview – featuring co-hosts Valerie Mason, Partner at Otterbourg, and Barry Bobrow, Head of Credit Markets for Regions Business Capital. This special edition of "SFNet presents In The Know" podcast features tennis insights from the two biggest tennis fans in the asset based lending industry. Get their unfiltered discussion on the tournament and the wacky worl...
Aug 22, 2025
26 min
The Present and Future of Private Credit: Insightful Perspectives from Erica Frontiero and Jason Van Dussen
Private Credit, a product that has been around for decades, has gone through a period of rapid growth and maturation over the past 5 years, and now rivals the broadly syndicated markets in size and scope. Investors of all types from around the world are growing their allocations to private credit. Increasingly large asset managers are seeking to capitalize on this opportunity through a combination of organic growth, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, setting the stage for even more rapi...
Jan 8, 2025
35 min
Barry and Valerie’s U.S. Open Tennis Extravaganza 2024
Get ready for this year’s US Open Tennis Championships by watching the third installment of the US Open Tennis Extravaganza – featuring co-hosts Valerie Mason and Barry Bobrow. This special edition of the In the Know podcast features tennis insights from two of the biggest tennis fans there are. It begins with words of wisdom from Tennis legend and fellow podcaster Rennae Stubbs – and moves on to Valerie and Barry’s thoughts into this year’s draw, their picks for winners, and their tips...
Aug 23, 2024
27 min
Direct Lending Insights from Ted Koenig of Monroe Capital
The next release in our SFNet presents “In the Know” podcast series is now available. Host Barry Bobrow is joined by his longtime friend Ted Koenig, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Monroe Capital LLC a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets. Monroe focuses on senior secured loans to leveraged companies, typically with less than $50MM in EBITDA and is one of the largest managers of its kind, with approximately $20 billion in assets under management today. Ted h...
Jul 31, 2024
30 min
Load more