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February 11, 2026
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Co-founder & President of Pritzker Alternative Strategies and Co-founder & Vice Chairman of Pritzker Private Capital
Host Todd S. Rich speaks with Paul Carbone, Co-founder & President of Pritzker Alternative Strategies and Co-founder & Vice Chairman of Pritzker Private Capital, to discuss his career in investing, the development of family capital platforms, and the role of flexibility in long-term ownership. Paul discusses his professional journey, perspectives on private markets, succession planning, family office collaboration, and the influence of personal experience on leadership and civic engagement.
Topics:
(00:00:00) – Intro
(00:02:05) – Paul’s personal declaration: family and inspiration
(00:04:37) – Paul’s early life and career beginnings
(00:08:21) – Transition to investment banking
(00:11:49) – From investment banking to principal investing
(00:15:04) – The appeal of family capital
(00:23:08) – Building Pritzker Private Capital
(00:28:37) – Navigating competitive dynamics with long duration capital
(00:30:03) – The misconception of patient capital
(00:31:27) – Balancing family capital in competitive markets
(00:33:31) – Transitioning leadership and succession planning
(00:35:59) – Launching Pritzker Alternative Strategies
(00:37:52) – Investing in managers and funds
(00:40:27) – Opportunities in private equity and alternative markets
(00:44:31) – The role of family offices and networks
(00:51:25) – Civic engagement and philanthropy
(00:55:31) – Closing thoughts and reflections
David Roux provides his unique and authoritative perspective on the historical relationship between private equity and technology.
Fred Klein covers his law career, the importance of positive human interaction and artificial intelligence.
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