Speaker advice series

Candid conversations with women in private markets

Watch practical advice, honest reflections and career lessons from women leading across private markets.

From starting out and building confidence to fundraising, portfolio management and leadership, this series brings together short conversations with speakers from across the private markets community.

This is just a sample of the conversations that take place as part of the Women in Private Markets Summit.

Investor perspective

Portfolio manager's advice to her younger self

Karen Nes shares reflections from a portfolio manager perspective on building a career in private markets.

Karen Nes Associate Portfolio Manager, Aware Super
Starting out

How to start out in private markets

Esther Peiner offers practical guidance for early-career professionals starting their private markets journey.

Esther Peiner Partner, Partners Group
Career advice

How to succeed in private markets

Alexandra Tixier shares her perspective on succeeding in private markets while staying authentic and building confidence in your own approach.

Alexandra Tixier Managing Director, Allianz Global Investors
Investor relations

How to know you're working at the right place

Danai Musandu shares how to determine whether your current role is still the right fit, and how to recognise when it may be time to consider a new direction.

Danai Musandu VP, Investor Relations, HPE Growth
Leadership lesson

Life lesson: don't ask, don't get

Amanda Tonsgaard shares candid advice on advocating for yourself, and how to frame your ambitions as a clear business case.

Amanda Tonsgaard Head of Investor Relations, AIP Management
Mindset

How this GP beats negativity

Molly Mahoney shares a practical perspective on staying positive and resilient when facing frequent rejection.

Molly Mahoney Partner, Slate Asset Management
Portfolio management

Portfolio manager's advice to her younger self

Gurpreet Manku shares three pieces of advice she would give to someone starting out in investment.

Gurpreet Manku CEO, Level 20
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