Why Demand, Not Policy, Powers Clean Energy Markets, with Will Demas
From Will Demas’ perspective, investing in clean energy is no longer about policy; “it’s a pure supply-demand and economic rational matter.” The Head of Americas for Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group, Will shares why current political rhetoric doesn't change the demand for clean energy in this conversation with McGuireWoods attorneys Abdul Lediju and Dan Howell. Tune in for his insights about Macquarie's 20-year commitment to renewable energy, their $18 billion deployment into the sector, and unprecedented opportunities in renewable energy due to data centers' insatiable power needs.Connect and Learn More☑️ Will Demas | LinkedIn☑️ Macquarie Asset Management | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube☑️ Abdul Lediju | LinkedIn☑️ Dan Howell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are...
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Catalyzing Growth and Diversity in Private Equity, with Demetrius Sidberry
New Catalyst Strategic Partners chose its name intentionally. “New Catalyst” means that the investment firm catalyzes fund managers’ ability to grow business. It also catalyzes the corporate finance industry by putting managers of “all shapes and sizes” into business. “It’s really, really important that we practice what we preach,” says Demetrius Sidberry, the firm’s managing director and investment committee member. New Catalyst Strategic Partners focuses on the “next generation” of managers, particularly in the private equity space. In this conversation with hosts PJ Harris and Abdul-Rahman Lediju, Demetrius discusses the firm’s strategies for investing and guiding growth.Connect and Learn More☑️ Demetrius Sidberry | LinkedIn☑️ New Catalyst Strategic Partners | LinkedIn☑️ PJ Harris | LinkedIn☑️ Abdul-Rahman Lediju | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of
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How Investing in Hotels Can Unlock Wealth with Kendra Plummer of Elise Capital
As a kid, Kendra Plummer dreamed of owning a boutique hotel. As she grew, she realized that hotels are more than just bricks and mortar. “Hotels are a real estate asset class, and they are very much an investment.”Today, Kendra is the founder and CEO of Elise Capital. She helps all communities – especially those that are underrepresented in finance and capital allocation – unlock the hidden potential of hotel investments. With McGuireWoods attorneys PJ Harris and Dan Howell, she outlines her path, from studying hotel management as an undergraduate to earning her MBA to launching Elise Capital, a firm dedicated to developing savvy hotel investors and educating a pipeline of potential investors. She reveals lessons she’s learned on her journey and how Elise Capital guides investors on theirs.Connect and Learn More☑️ Kendra Plummer | LinkedIn☑️ Elise Capital | LinkedIn☑️ PJ Harris | LinkedIn☑️ Dan Howell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment...
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Combining Real Estate Investing and Social Impact with Chris Grant of Yoke Management Partners
Is it possible to use real estate as a catalyst for attractive returns and meaningful social impact? On this episode of Accessing the Pipeline, McGuireWoods attorneys Dan Howell and PJ Harris talk with Chris Grant, the founder of Yoke Management Partners. Yoke Management Partners is a diversified real estate investment firm with a focus on affordable housing in the DMV—whose mission is to generate the best returns and have a positive social impact on the community.Tune in as Chris talks about the ins and outs of being an emerging manager including, his founder story, the challenges of the current real estate market, his journey in fundraising, the importance of alignment, and how Yoke Management Partners is executing its mission to generate returns and community impact. Connect and Learn More☑️ Chris Grant | LinkedIn☑️ Yoke Management Partners | LinkedIn | Instagram☑️ Dan Howell | LinkedIn☑️ PJ Harris | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter/X | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
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Building Relationships and Overcoming Challenges with Glenn Williams of Wayve Capital
When you focus on building relationships with founders of companies, it allows you to avoid the bidding wars that you sometimes get with brokers. On this episode of Accessing the Pipeline, McGuireWoods partners Rubin Pusha III and Dan Howell, welcome guest Glenn Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Wayve Capital, a minority-owned asset management firm based in Philadelphia. A graduate of Duke University and Washington and Lee University School of Law, Glenn is a seasoned financial services attorney and investor with over a decade of experience in private equity, venture capital, and real estate. Tune in to hear Glenn talk about his private equity and investment background and how that led him to start a private equity fund. Glen also talks about the challenges and complexities of being a first-time manager and running a first-time fund, as well as the role of diversity in the private equity space. Connect and Learn More☑️ Glenn Williams | LinkedIn ☑️ Wayve Capital | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Dan Howell | LinkedIn☑️ Rubin Pusha III | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter/X | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
Accessing the Pipeline is a podcast for Black Professionals in Private Equity and Finance brought to you by McGuireWoods. Join us as we welcome special guests offering insights into accessing capital, developing and expanding relationships, opportunities, and driving growth for Black-owned businesses. Tune in to access the possibilities!
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This series was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this series, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this installment. The views, information or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This series should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
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