The Dakota Research Podcast, with Pat Tighe and Chris LeRoy, covers key trends in the private fund space. The episode starts with private equity news, including earnings, fundraising highlights, major deals, and industry job changes. The deep dive segment focuses on the growth of secondaries. Discussion includes market cap reporting from Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, as well as real estate and infrastructure growth. Notable deals include consumer brands like Spindrift, Boston Beer, and Pete’s Coffee. The episode concludes with insights on industry movements and upcoming webinars and networking events, followed by a Q&A session addressing listener questions and market updates.