Industry Overview & Trends - The alternatives industry has grown significantly in the last 15-16 years, becoming more institutionalized with professional management and reporting processes [2] - Private credit may see a boom in an economic downturn due to big lenders' hesitancy and favorable terms for lenders [4] - Technology-focused investments are relatively uncorrelated to macro volatility due to secular trends [5] - Access to private equity is expanding from institutional investors to high net worth individuals and potentially 401(k)s [5][6] - Liquidity is a key issue in alternatives, requiring matching investor liquidity horizons with asset durations [6][7] Market Size & Opportunities - US private equity industry is valued at $3-4 trillion, compared to $8-10 trillion in 401(k)s, highlighting the potential of accessing the 401(k) capital pool [6] - Public markets in technology have approximately 700 companies, while the private market target is 20,000 companies, indicating broader opportunities in private markets [9][10] - A significant portion (20-30 trillion) of the public market value is concentrated in a few companies (the magnificent seven), suggesting diversification benefits in private markets [10] Investment Considerations - Alternative investments can be suitable for regular accredited investors depending on their profile and percentage of exposure [8] - Investing in private markets allows access to a broader range of companies compared to public markets [10]