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S3: Conversation with Andrew Akers, Lead Quantitative Research Analyst, PitchBook

S3: Conversation with Andrew Akers, Lead Quantitative Research Analyst, PitchBook

Update: 2025-02-19
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In this episode, Bill welcomes Andrew Akers, lead quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, to dive deep into private equity and private market replication strategies. Andrew shares his journey from traditional finance to quantitative analysis, discussing the key findings from his seminal paper on private equity replication. The conversation examines the nuances of equity risk premia, operational alpha, and the challenges of building a replicable index for private markets. They also explore the role of machine learning in analyzing patterns within financial data and the growing importance of private markets for high-net-worth investors.

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S3: Conversation with Andrew Akers, Lead Quantitative Research Analyst, PitchBook

S3: Conversation with Andrew Akers, Lead Quantitative Research Analyst, PitchBook

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