Crystal brings 20 years of experience serving Deloitte’s most significant Investment Management and Capital Markets clients from both a risk advisory and finance transformation perspective.

She advises Finance and Operations executives on risk management and transforming corporate and fund finance functions and operating models for the future. Her experience also includes accounting and reporting for mutual and alternative fund products, investment managers, broker-dealers, and structured transactions.

Crystal also helps clients navigate significant lifecycle transactions such as new product launches, acquisitions, initial public offerings, restructuring and liquidations in the financial services market.

In addition to her passion for solving clients’ complex business challenges, Crystal has been a champion for the firm’s talent, diversity and inclusion initiatives and our individual professionals in their career development.

Crystal lives (and now co-works!) in Downers Grove, IL with her husband Jeff, and children Finley, Gavin, Calan, Torrey, Darragh and dogter, Lexi.

A future where more people have access to opportunities for creating wealth—it’s the promise of human-centered capitalism. Deloitte’s professionals bring a broad and powerful perspective that is experience-driven, strategic, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re in private equity, hedge funds, or mutual funds, Deloitte’s Investment Management practice can help you turn challenges into opportunities in an everchanging marketplace.

Ben serves as the Senior Director of Industry Marketing at Sage, where he focuses on driving growth in the Financial Services segment. Prior to Sage, Ben was the Senior Director of Product Marketing at SS&C Intralinks, a SaaS provider of collaboration tools for the financial services industry, where he spent 10 years leading the Product Marketing team for the Company’s largest business unit. He has a breadth of experience in the financial services sector, as he spent the first half of his career in investment banking, where he advised on M&A and capital raising transactions to companies in the technology space.

Sage offers a highly flexible, powerful financial management solution that adapts to workflows and reporting requirements. It connects easily with other best-in-class, industry-specific solutions to give you a truly tailored solution. They are the only cloud accounting software company to be appointed a preferred provider by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and recognized by finance professionals as the highest rated solution for customer satisfaction. Financial professionals from a wide variety of industries trust Sage Intacct to give them the time and insight they need to help their organizations grow.

Eric Coombs has over sixteen years of experience in public accounting specializing in partnership income tax consulting and compliance.

Eric’s federal income tax experience includes supervising and coordinating income tax compliance and consulting services rendered to large public and private clients in a variety of industries, with a heavy emphasis on the financial services and healthcare industries. Eric has spent a significant portion of his career serving large private equity groups and their portfolio companies. His partnership income tax consulting experience includes assisting partnerships with the tracking, calculation, and maintenance of partner capital accounts in accordance with IRC Section 704(b) and their partnership agreements. Eric also has a great deal of experience preparing and reviewing income tax provision calculations pursuant ASC 740, including assisting organizations with their accounting for uncertain tax positions.

Professional qualifications and memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member

Education
University of Florida, Bachelors and Masters of Accounting

Macroeconomic pressures, an increased compliance burden, emerging technology and continued regulatory uncertainty are transforming the asset management industry. For firms, advisers and fund managers that can innovate to adapt to the new industry structure and meet regulator and investor expectations, there are promising opportunities — but also a new set of risks.

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Adam Fletcher is a Managing Director in the Technology and Innovations group and Blackstone’s Chief Security Officer. He is responsible for all aspects of cyber and physical security across Blackstone as well as managing a small portfolio of investments in leading early-stage cybersecurity companies.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Fletcher was Blackstone’s Deputy CISO and helped lead an engaged community of cybersecurity professionals across Blackstone’s portfolio of companies. Before joining Blackstone, Mr. Fletcher led the International Security organization for Equifax, coordinating a global security program across 14 countries, each with different business, regulatory, and privacy requirements.

Mr. Fletcher received a B.S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. He currently serves as a director on the board of Pentera, is an observer on the boards of ShiftLeft, CyberGRX and Mitiga, and has been a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) since 2011.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $684 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow Blackstone on Twitter @Blackstone.

Mike Kubacki is the CFO at NewSpring where he manages and oversees the finance, IT, and infrastructure functions of the Firm. Mike also manages and works closely with the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer on all compliance matters.

Prior to joining NewSpring in 2013, Mike was a Tax Manager with Grant Thornton LLP in Philadelphia where he concentrated his time providing compliance and consulting services to private equity, venture capital, real estate, investment advisory, and other professional services firms, as well as other businesses structured as partnerships or LLCs. Mike began his career at LECG, formerly known as SMART Business Advisory & Consulting LLC, where he worked his way to Tax Manager by gaining experience in partnership taxation and working with middle market businesses.

Mike received a BS in Accounting from Cabrini College and an MS in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University.

NewSpring partners with the innovators, makers, and operators of high-performing companies in dynamic industries to catalyze new growth and seize compelling opportunities. The Firm manages over $3 billion across five distinct strategies covering the spectrum from growth equity and control buyouts to mezzanine debt. Having invested in over 200 companies, NewSpring brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to take growing companies to the next level and beyond. Partnering with management teams to help develop their businesses into market leaders, NewSpring identifies opportunities and builds relationships using its network of industry leaders and influencers across a wide array of operational areas and industries. To learn more, visit www.newspringcapital.com.

Aani joined SS&C Advent in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. He brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the team, working closely with prospects in understanding their business needs, as well as functional and technical requirements around the front, middle, and back office. Aani is part of the Solutions Management team, working with Product Development on prioritizing the roadmap, and assisting with the design of new features.

SS&C Advent helps more than 4,300 investment firms around the world—from established global institutions to small start-up practices—to grow their business, minimize risk, and thrive. SS&C Geneva® is the leading portfolio management and investor accounting solution for the alternative investment industry. It’s a highly scalable, true multicurrency and multi-asset class platform. Designed to support complex investment strategies across international markets, with the ability to manage fund, entity and legal structures, as well as fully support all transaction types and instruments, including syndicated loans and private debt. Today, Geneva is available in the cloud through Advent Managed Services, along with a customizable menu of operational services for clients to leverage. Learn more at www.advent.com/geneva

Drake Paulson is Managing Director of Nasdaq Private Fund Solutions, where he leverages his deep subject matter expertise across sales, account management, and strategic planning responsibilities.

Drake joined Nasdaq in 2015 with the acquisition of TopQ Software Ltd, a private equity performance analytics solution, which he co-founded in 2013. TopQ’s unique functionality to create, share, and analyze private equity track records was a direct result of its founders’ experiences in private equity investing and software design and delivery.

Prior to founding TopQ, Drake held positions at Vitech Systems Group, Atlas Venture, JPMorgan, and State Street. Drake holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Connecticut.

Nasdaq Private Fund Solutions is a technology-enabled ecosystem of insights, analytics and fund secondaries solutions, helping GPs navigate operational complexity across fundraising, portfolio analytics and fund liquidity.

Nasdaq’s eVestment platform helps GPs streamline their path to fundraising success by providing unparalleled access to critical insights across the investor and consultant landscape, their peers and competitors, and their own portfolio performance.

The Nasdaq Fund Secondaries platform enhances the end-to-end secondaries process for GPs and their LPs to increase liquidity opportunities through a customizable technology and services platform built to handle secondary transactions in funds of any type.

Learn More: https://www.nasdaq.com/solutions/private-fund-solutions

Jennifer Randle is the EVP of Finance & Operations. Jennifer’s responsibilities include the accounting and financial reporting of the organization, as well as various other operational components. Prior to joining The Chernin Group, LLC in 2012, Jennifer was Controller at Century Park Capital Partners where she was responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for the limited partnerships, general partnerships, and the management company. She also oversaw the company’s administrative and operational efforts, which included information technology and human resources. Prior to joining Century Park Capital Partners, Jennifer spent nearly four years at Worldview Technology Partners where she was responsible for all accounting and financial reporting for the limited partnerships, general partnerships, and the management company. Jennifer started her career at KPMG, where she spent nearly three years in the San Francisco office auditing large public companies and pre-IPO start-ups. Also, during her time at KPMG, Jennifer spent time in the tax group and worked on tax compliance for venture capital firms and law firms.

Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, and hold a BS degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University, Dominquez Hills.

In 2010, The Chernin Group was founded as a holding company to acquire and operate direct-to-consumer brands in media and tech. After a decade building consumer businesses, we formed TCG. We focus on majority and minority investments in growing consumer businesses. Our portfolio includes digital media, commerce, marketplaces, sports, gaming, consumer finance, and health and wellness brands and platforms. We go to work for our portfolio. With decades of experience building diverse business models, best-in-class teams, and lasting brands – we help our portfolio realize their full potential. We care deeply about our work and the companies we support. At TCG, we follow our curiosity, live with conviction, and find a little levity in our days. We don’t take small bets – we’re all in.

Dan Rochkind is the CFO at Lerer Hippeau, overseeing the firm's finances, operations and infrastructure. Prior to joining, Dan was the COO/CFO of Marker LLC, a New York-based venture capital firm. Before that, Dan was a Principal at the private equity firm Siguler Guff and a Vice President in the private equity groups at Fortress Investment Group and Goldman Sachs. Dan graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in Accounting and Journalism. Dan loves walking around the city comfortably in his Allbird shoes.

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. As founders and operators ourselves, we see returns in relationships.

David Smolen is the Managing Director, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of GI Partners. Mr. Smolen chairs the Firm's ESG Committee. Prior to joining GI Partners, Mr. Smolen was Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Silver Lake. Prior to Silver Lake, he was the General Counsel, CFO and COO of Fort Mason Capital, a hedge fund specializing in growth capital investments. Earlier in his career, Mr. Smolen co-founded a venture investing firm focused on Latin America, practiced corporate law at Sullivan and Cromwell in New York, clerked for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic.

Education
• J.D. from Stanford Law School
• M.A. in Political Science and B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University

GI Partners is a private alternatives investment firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, Dallas, Chicago, Greenwich, Scottsdale, and London. The firm has raised over $40 billion in capital from leading institutional investors around the world to invest in private equity, real estate, and data infrastructure strategies. Since our founding in 2001, we have remained singularly focused on building lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Our mission is to generate outstanding risk-adjusted returns throughout business cycles and across all our investments. Delivering such returns means identifying untapped growth opportunities while thoughtfully managing risks as stewards of our investors’ capital. We believe that through teamwork and mutual support, we will be able to create enduring relationships with our investors, generate rewarding outcomes for our management teams, and provide unparalleled personal development for our professionals.
https://www.gipartners.com/

Olibia Stamatoglou joined VPC in 2019 and is a Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. She oversees business and fund operations, including finance, compliance, and accounting. She is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee and Valuation Committee.

Previously, Mrs. Stamatoglou served as vice president of finance at Valor Equity Partners, where she managed firm and fund finance activities. Prior to Valor, she served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of First National Assets, a specialty finance private equity group specializing in tax lien purchases and real estate-owned ventures. She joined First National Assets from Aurora Investment Management, where she progressed through several accounting roles. Mrs. Stamatoglou was recognized as one of Crain’s Notable Women in Finance for 2019.

Mrs. Stamatoglou received a B.S. in accounting and finance from DePaul University. She is a registered Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois (inactive).

Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, established credit manager. The Firm was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional resources in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and London. VPC provides custom financing solutions across the private capital spectrum, focusing on companies with strong corporate governance and a compelling growth trajectory. VPC invests in emerging and established businesses across various industries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.victoryparkcapital.com.

Dino Verardo is responsible for overseeing the financial, operational, accounting, and compliance functions of Sageview Capital. Prior to joining Sageview in 2008, Dino was a Product Controller at Sailfish Capital Partners L.P., a fixed-income hedge fund based in Stamford, CT. Before joining Sailfish Capital, he was a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG LLP.

Dino attended Providence College, where he received a B.S. in Accountancy, graduating magna cum laude. He later received an M.B.A. from Fairfield University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Connecticut.

Sageview Capital LP is a private investment firm focused on providing growth capital and operational support to leading tech-enabled businesses. As active partners, we leverage our decades of industry experience, operational expertise, and extensive network to drive long-term value for our portfolio companies. The firm’s investments include 360insights, Aceable, Brandwatch, CallRail, Carewell, Demandbase, Drivewyze, Elastic Path, Ezoic, MetricStream, Pantheon, Pax8, NAM, Specright, Theatro, Womply, and XSELL Technologies, among others. Sageview was founded in 2006 and has deployed over $1.1 billion across 29 growth capital investments. The firm has offices in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Palo Alto, California.