<p>In this episode, we sit down with Rick Pedersen, Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at Bow River Capital, a seasoned institutional investor with decades of experience spanning consulting, real estate, and private asset management. Rick shares his unique perspective on building a career through curiosity and embracing discomfort, offering invaluable advice for both emerging managers and institutional LPs. We dive into the evolution of endowment investing, the critical importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration within a firm, and how to assess manager competence beyond track records. Rick also provides a macro outlook on the AI-driven infrastructure boom in the "Rodeo Region" and discusses the essential blend of technical skill, communication, and humility needed to build a lasting investment culture. Whether you're navigating fund launches, LP relationships, or leadership development, this conversation is packed with strategic insights for the modern allocator and asset manager.<br><br>#PrivateEquity #AssetManagement #InvestmentStrategy #InstitutionalInvesting #BowRiverCapital #PortfolioConstruction #AITrends #LeadershipDevelopment</p>