## Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz### Season 10 | Episode 53**Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory Group, Raymond James**[Sponsored by Invesco QQQ](https://www.invesco.com/qqq)**Segment 1**### Overview- Introduction to Ena Sinha, global head of Private Capital Advisory group for Raymond James.- Her path from chemical engineering to business administration to private capital advisory.- Her entrepreneurial spirit that led her to start and later sell her own private equity group, Siebel Capital.**Segment 2**### Higher Education, Background, and Experience- Her education at Stanford and Harvard and the influence of Mayfield Fellowships and Professor Tom Kosnik.- Professional development experience at Bridgewater and Brevan Howard, and the impact on her viewpoint of investing.- Ena Sinha’s passion for angel investing that began in the early 2010s and practical tools to help businesses scale.- Her view on the differences between investing in angel startups and established private equity firms and the variety of transferable skills between them.**Segment 3**### Siebel Capital and Impact of the Pandemic- The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the private equity and hedge fund industries.- The trends and opportunities that emerged in the wake of the pandemic.- The current economic climate and its potential impact on private equity.- How is the private equity market affected by external factors such as macroeconomic trends and geopolitical events?**Segment 4**### The State of Angel and Venture Capital- Her perspective on the angel investing scene in the early 2010s.- Key criteria she generally looks for in angel investments, both in terms of sectors and technologies.- The advantages of being an individual investor making single-decision investments into a startup versus joining a venture capitalist fund.**Segment 5**### International Investing Challenges and Opportunities- Cross-border trends in private equity investing.- Challenges and opportunities in private equity across different jurisdictions.- Differences in regulation, tax laws, accounting standards, corporate governance, and cultural factors that impact private equity investing across borders.- Strategies for mitigating risks and maximizing returns in international private equity investments.**Segment 6**### Role at Raymond James- What inspired her to join Raymond James as a platform for her private equity advisory practice.- The advantages and opportunities she has found within the organization.- How she combines her passions for private capital investment and geopolitical analysis in her role.**Segment 7**### Mentors and Influences- The importance of mentors and advisors in shaping her career.- Anecdotes about interactions with influential figures.- Lessons learned from both positive and negative experiences with mentors.**Segment 8**### Career Advice and Outlook- Her perspective on the current job market for private equity professionals and how young graduates can position themselves for success.- The most important trends, challenges, and opportunities that she anticipates in the future of private equity.- Recommendations for books, podcasts, and other resources for those seeking to expand their knowledge of private equity.