Key Topics: Alan’s career journey from PwC to founding Elkstone Partners Transitioning from a single-family to a multi-family office Elkstone’s investment focus: venture capital, real estate, and wealth management Democratizing access to private markets for Irish investors and diaspora Supporting Irish entrepreneurs and early-stage companies Real estate strategy with a focus on student accommodation and multi-family housing Partnerships with global players like Harrison Street Legislative change and the role of policy in venture funding The Irish diaspora as a strategic capital and network partner Vision for Elkstone and Ireland’s private markets over the next 5–7 years What You’ll Learn: How Elkstone Partners grew into Ireland’s leading private markets platform The unique challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s venture and housing markets Why diversification across asset classes is critical for resilience How legislative change can unlock capital for early-stage companies Why the Irish diaspora is key to fueling the next wave of investment in Ireland Links mentioned in this episode: ELKSTONE: https://www.elkstonepartners.com/ ASSET CLASS: https://www.assetclass.com/ LinkedIn: Alan Merriman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-merriman-3a7b643a/ LinkedIn: Ferdi Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdiroberts/ Podcast Producers: Des McGouran Sam Roberts