In the latest episode Head of Private Markets, Martin Randall speaks with Hamilton Lane's executive chairman Hartley Rogers. They reflect on the challenges and opportunities of investing in a multipolar world from technological change and AI to shifting geopolitical and economic dynasties. Hartley shares insights from his work with endowments and multi-generational families and how these groups think about long term investing and private markets access.
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In the episode, we discuss Hartley's career path from his early days at Morgan Stanley during the Reagan era, to his time at Credit Suisse First Boston, and his current leadership at Hamilton Lane. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his perspectives and the overall growth of private markets over the years.
We also explore Hartley’s work with institutional investors, endowments, and multi-generational families. How do these groups think about long-term investing, private market access, and navigating an evolving investment and geo-political landscape? How do family offices and endowments approach portfolio construction, liquidity and governance? And, why do private markets continue to expand?
Hartley also reflects on the challenges and opportunities of investing in a multipolar world, from technological change and AI to shifting geo-political and economic dynamics. He also shares his views on the rise of secondaries, the growing role of private credit, and the importance of taking a long-term, disciplined approach amid market noise.
