Podcast

Podcast Episode 8: Glen Shields, CEO – GP Fund Solutions Glen Shields is the Founder and CEO of GP Fund Solutions, an independent fund administrator for private fund managers who want institutional-grade back office operations without sacrificing the trust and partnership of a boutique fir…

Podcast Episode 7: Unpacking the New ILPA Reporting Templates Listen in as Brad Aperance and Joe Capobianco chat about changes to reporting templates from the Institutional Limited Partners Association, including an overview of the new performance template and a discussion of what data strategie…

Podcast Episode 6: Startup Considerations for New Managers Hosts Emily Roehl and Scott Brazee from the GPFS Management Company team chat about crucial items fund managers must consider when standing up a new firm's back office, including creating a compliance manual and setting up payroll, treas…

Podcast Episode 5: Private Accounting Careers - Beyond the Numbers Hosts Carolyn Baker and Chris Calogero discuss hiring and onboarding in private equity fund administration. They explore how the company’s people-focused approach, data-driven decision-making, and emphasis on teamwork have drive…

Podcast Episode 4: Understanding the Intricacies of Continuation Funds GPFS industry experts, Chris Calogero and Brad Aperance, explore the concept of continuation funds, a rising trend in private equity. They provide an overview of continuation funds as an alternative to traditional fund structu…

Podcast Episode 3: Cash Management for Private Funds Post-Banking Crisis Alex Huebner and Ray Caouette, in-house treasury experts at GPFS, delve into the intricacies of the post-2023 banking crisis landscape, discussing the evolving treasury function, client behavior shifts, and technological advan…

Podcast Episode 2: Payment-in-Kind (PIK) Interest Rate Loans Alex Kensgaard and Chris McCrory, private debt experts at GPFS, delve into the intricacies of PIK interest, loan basics, and the borrower-lender relationship in private debt funds. Transcript Introd…

Podcast Episode 1: Learning About Debt Funds Alex Kensgaard and Chris McCrory, in-house private debt experts at GPFS, discuss some of the nuances around tax, complex loan products, and more when it comes to private debt funds. Transcript Debt fund accounting…