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Are you ready to uncover the secrets of an investment world that’s larger than many countries?

In this episode of Unconventional Times, Richard Gordon sits down with Erik Hirsch, the co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, to explore the dynamic landscape of private markets that most casual investors don’t even know exists. If you’ve ever wondered how private companies radio silence to the average investor, while many pension funds are thriving on their success, then prepare to have your perspective broadened.

Key highlights from this enlightening episode include:

• The contrast between private and public markets, and why private markets allow for greater diversification and often superior returns.
• An exploration of blockchain technology’s role in democratizing private investments, making them accessible to the average person in ways previously unimaginable.
• A deep dive into the current economic landscape, assessing the incomplete grade of the economy due to uncertainties like tariffs and employment changes.
• Insight into the prospective future of investing through AI and how it is reshaping efficiency and effectiveness in investment practices.

This episode is packed with information to help you think outside the conventional investment box and begin considering broader horizons for securing your financial future. Dive in, and stay unconventional!

Connect with Erik Hirsch

• Hamilton Lane
• LinkedIn

TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Hamilton Lane: Private Market Solutions

04:23 Private Markets: Diversification Advantage

09:06 Understanding Blockchain and Tokenization

12:56 Digital Currency Market Manipulation

15:49 Volatility of Digital Currencies

19:44 Nvidia's Sustained Growth Valuation

23:14 Tariffs Increase Consumer Prices

26:40 Tariff Uncertainty Shakes Markets

30:38 NATO Standards and Economic Impact

32:46 Long-Term vs. Short-Term Governance

37:44 Economic Tug-of-War: Rates Debate

38:24 Economic Uncertainty and Workforce Dynamics

43:34 American Retirement Savings Crisis

45:37 Retirement Savings Education Needed

49:57 "AI Evolution and Data Centers"

51:35 AI Replacing Jobs Rapidly