About this episode

Steven Klinsky discusses the evolution of private markets and the importance of operational execution in investing.

Steve is the Founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, an alternative asset manager with ~$60B in AUM as of year-end 2025, and a longtime leader in building firms focused on disciplined, growth-oriented investing. He shares how private markets have evolved into a game of operational execution and judgment, unpacking defensive growth, lower leverage, and why durable alpha increasingly comes from building better businesses rather than financial engineering. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. All opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC ("Evoke”), its affiliates, or any companies mentioned. Information shared has not been independently verified by MAI or its affiliates. MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which does not imply any particular level of skill or training. Certain information contained herein has been obtained from third party…

Topics covered

• private markets
• operational execution
• growth-oriented investing
• defensive growth
• durable alpha

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