2024

Much has been said about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence (AI). Regardless of the debate’s outcome, one thing is not in question: we need more power. The proliferation of AI technology has triggered unprecedented demand for data processing,…

Recently, Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the new British Government’s budget for the coming year. This budget included a variety of tax increases. There are similar fiscal pressures on this side of the Atlantic, so I…

This year’s Yankees-Dodgers World Series was the most-watched Fall Classic in the U.S. since 2017, offering a potential spark of hope for a sport grappling with declining viewership, particularly among younger fans. Although baseball is culturally iconic, it has struggled…

Anybody can create a legacy – take the case of an illiterate Genoese nut-seller named Caterina Campodonico. Genoa was a successful republic for over seven hundred years. The city even granted England the use of the St George’s Cross flag…

Earlier this month, we witnessed the destructive power of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a category 4 storm, and has become the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005. In the aftermath of Helene, residents must face the daunting…

As a firm with a focus in the private markets over 15+ years, we have been able to watch the landscape of private funds evolve. For decades, for investors fortunate enough to qualify, allocating to the private markets meant completing…

Last weekend I visited friends in New York City. The topic of residential real estate came up multiple times in our conversations. Few of my friends own apartments. Most rent and have lived in their apartments for over five years…

For many business owners, the decision to exit their business is the most significant financial event of their lives. Whether planning retirement, passing the company to a family member, or pursuing new ventures, a well-planned exit strategy is essential. A…

Much has been said over the last several years about the death of traditional retail. Failing malls, troubled national department stores, and increasing utilization of online shopping strengthened the narrative. However, following an initial post-COVID fall, the sector rebounded, suggesting…

My wife and I recently became grandparents. Our grandson is now 14 months old, and our granddaughter is 3 months old. Through phone calls from our daughters and visits, I have reflected on the stages of being a parent. Stage…