Transcript: Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Private Capital with Raymond James

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Private Capital with Raymond James, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our e…
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## 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.