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Greetings from Austin, TX where it's scorching hot! š„µ
Did you miss us?! Because we missed you! It's been a while since we've been in touch but we've been busy behind the scenes on the production of our TIDE NYC Pop-Up Event.
We're always featuring the hottest names in the industry. With a Lunch Fireside CIO Panel featuring Shoaib Khan of New Jersey & Steve Meier of NYC, our inaugural NYC event will be no exception. š„
Scroll down to the events section to get the discount code to register. If you're an LP, you can register using this link: http://tidenyc2024.splashthat.com. Venue capacity is 200 so RSVP today!
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TIDE SPARK Summer Camp
We hope everyone had time to decompress from the TIDE SPARK Summer Camp.
We hope you came away with new relationships while honing current ones.
A few thank yous are in order. Thank you to:
- EVERYONE for bringing a great vibe.
- Our valued sponsors, this event would not have been possible without your support.
- Insightful speakers and karaoke singers, your voices are vital to our success.
- The LPs in the room, the event would be empty without you!
Most importantly, special thanks to:
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Marcie & Scott ā From the entire TIDE Nationā THANK YOU. Check out Scott Chanās post on LinkedIN.
- TIDE Board ā Thank you for always having my back.
- Shelby and Kim ā Your execution is second to none.
Drum roll please: The winners of the best-dressed awards based on the unanimous decision by Quyen Tran and Jesse Beck are below.

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Spencer Hunter of RVK in his Seersucker Suit
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Gloria Gil of Oregon State Treasury in her sheer blue Tunic shirt
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Katie Kuga Wenner of The TerraCotta Group rockin' her blue dress and the karaoke mic
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Donald Kendig of FCERA in one of a few outfits he had on during the conference
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As a show of appreciation for your participation and support of TIDE in building a stronger community:
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Limited Availability: Pre-Sale tickets for our Fifth Anniversary Event sold out. Early-Bird tickets are now available. First come, first served. Prices will continue to go up by $2,000 for each stage.
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TIDE SPARK 2025 Sponsorship: Please click this link to download the sponsorship packages. There is high demand for our Fifth Anniversary Event and we will cap the number of non-LPs to 300. To lock in the current low prices, confirmation of sponsorship and payment must be made by August 31st.
Whatās next?
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August 26-27: CalPERS Pathway for Women Conference. Yours truly will be a speaker.
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October 3: TIDE NYC Pop-Up Event registration is now available. 2025 Sponsors Silver Level and up get a pass! If you're not a sponsor, don't fret. You can use promo code "earlybird" for $1,000 off General Admission but you must register by the end of the month. Please click the following links to view the sponsorship packages and the tentative agenda.
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TIDE Featured on Bloomberg š°
In the Bloomberg article, reporter Hema Parmar provides background on strains between ExxonMobil and CalPERS.
CEO of CalPERS Marcie Frost explains how situations like these present āhuge opportunitiesā for CalPERS and others to ātake those more courageous positions".
We were honored to feature Marcie at our marquee conference in Dana Point last month as part of a fireside chat with Scott Chan, CIO of CalSTRS and TIDE Board Director!
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Niraj Argawal joins TIDEās Board!
We are happy to announce a new board member Niraj Agarwal, CFA. Niraj brings his 15 years of experience across principal investing, investment banking, and operating businesses to our board.
Niraj currently serves as Head of Real Assets for the c. $100 billion State of New Jersey Division of Investment pension fund and on the total fund's Asset Allocation committee. Niraj is focused on private equity and venture capital across infrastructure, energy transition, and natural resources.
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Jaladhi Shukla promoted!
The TIDE Tribe extends our congratulations to TIDE Foundation Advisory Board Member and TIDE Rising Star 2023 Recipient Jaladhi Shukla on her promotion to Senior Investment Officer at Dallas Employees' Retirement System!
We wish Jaladhi the best of luck in her new chapter.
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Pathways for Women Conference
Anaheim, CA | August 26-27
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Register for the CalPERS Pathways for Women conference, August 26-27 in Anaheim featuring expanded programming over two engaging days.
If you thought our previous conferences were great, youāre going to love what we have in store for this year. Todayās history makers will share how theyāre blazing new trails and give career tips to inspire your progress and success. And donāt forget about the networking!

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Responsible Investment Forum: West
Palo Alto, CA | September 4-5
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The Responsible Investment Forum: West, takes place on September 4-5 in an all-new
venue and location, the Crowne Plaza, Palo Alto. Join 200+ institutional investors, fund
managers, expert advisors, and highly recognised thought leaders, for a unique opportunity to discuss developing sustainable investment opportunities that can enhance returns.
Key themes include:
- Investor allocations and perspectives on sustainability considerations
- The role of AI in ESG monitoring processes and the increasing importance of āresponsible informationā ā a deep dive into what tech ethics looks like from an AI perspective
- Clean tech ā navigating the challenges of supply chain challenges
- Building a coherent plan for biodiversity ā practical take aways on how to incorporate nature based solutions into diligence
- What the Scope 3 emissions California law means for the rest of the US.
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TIDE NYC Pop-Up Event
New York, NY | October 3
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Hot off the heels of TIDE SPARK 2024, we're featuring the hottest names in the industry East Coast style...such as CIOs Shoaib Khan of NJ and Steve Meier of NYC.
Capacity is only 200. Register now before it's too late. You're in for a treat š¬
Please use promo code "earlybird" for $1000 off. Discount ends August 31st.
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AIMA Global Investor Forum 2024
Ritz-Carlton Toronto | October 8-9
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Celebrating a decade of leadership in alternatives, the AIMA Global Investor Forum returns to the Ritz-Carlton Toronto this October 8 and 9 and will convene over 400 leading asset owners, investment managers and industry peers from around the globe as they address key dynamics shaping allocator sentiment across hedge funds, private credit, private equity and more.
In its 10th edition, the forum has evolved into a global flagship that offers a dynamic environment where strategic partnerships are forged and the latest insights on asset allocation trends are shared, making it an ideal setting to learn from the industryās top though leadership and expand your network.

Save your spot today! Qualified investors and consultants are invited to join on a complimentary basis, and AIMA members can take advantage of early-bird rates until June 30.
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SEM Consortium 2024
New York, NY | October 22-24
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Mark your calendars!
LP/Institutional Investor Registration will open the week of May 20.
Followed by General Registration opening the week of June 24.
Save the date for SEM Consortium, GCM Grosvenor's premier conference dedicated to the small, emerging, and diverse manager community. Join us as we continue our mission of fostering collaboration and facilitating meaningful connections between institutional investors, consultants, and small, emerging, and diverse managers.

Questions? Contact the GCM Grosvenor Events Team
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SuperInvestor
The Grimaldi Forum, Monaco | November 5-8
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Where meetings become investments
5-8 November 2024
The Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco
10% discount ā VIP code: FKR3558TIDE
3,000+ real decision-makers. 1,000+ senior LPs. 1,500+ leading GPs. 90,000+ meetings.
SuperInvestor like you've never known it before
Join us in Monaco for a unique event experience.
A far cry from the typical city-centre hotel, the Grimaldi Forum offers giant meeting areas and fabulous outdoor networking. So you can enjoy the perfect space for productive connections with the people who matter. Play your part in the 90,000 meetings that will take place at SuperInvestor.
A new dedicated meeting zone
Supercharge your connections with SuperInvestor Allocate: quickfire 1:1 meetings in
dedicated time slots each day. Helping you network with the people you value most in a time efficient way.
Pre-arrange meetings in the SuperInvestor Allocate networking zone via the app.
Each day's meetings will be focused on topics such as growth and venture, private debt and buyouts. To ensure you meet with LPs and GPs with similar investment strategies.
Outside of SuperInvestor Allocate, you can book a private meeting room or booth to get that key deal done.
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SuperReturn Private Credit
New York, NY | November 12-13
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The hub for US private credit

Get the latest perspectives on direct lending, asset-backed lending, private credit secondaries, distressed debt, NAV finance and much more at SuperReturn Private Credit US this November.
Meet 450+ global credit decision makers including 220+ GPs and 150+ LPs during two packed days with networking, discussions and debates.
The event is free for development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pensions funds and sovereign wealth funds. Please contact nisa.pun@informa.com.
Please visit the event website to view the agenda, speakers and to register your place.
Donāt forget to quote VIP code FKR3567TDE to save 10%!
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SuperReturn North America
New York, NY | November 12-13
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The pulse of private capital in North America
10% discount ā VIP code: FKR3562TIDE
North Americaās must-attend private capital event
SuperReturn North America is the best meeting place for private market leaders from across the world, converging in New York each November for the leading event of the year.
Find out the latest market intelligence on how volatility and uncertainty in the global economy are impacting private capital. What sectors and strategies are proving most resilient? And how are LPs and GPs tackling new challenges and approaching new opportunities?
Who will you meet?
Connect with the leaders in North American private markets. 900+ attendees. 300+ LPs. 450+GPs. 20,000+ meetings.
Build new partnerships with LPs and North American private capital's most influential and fastest-growing firms.
Network with Alberta Investment Management Corp, Barings, Cambridge Associates, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Cornell University Investment Office, Hamilton Lane, Marshall Wace, Pantheon Ventures and more.
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TIDE SPARK 2025 - Limited Early-Bird Tickets Available
Location TBD | July 9-10
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Pre-Sale sold out. Early-Bird tickets now available. Don't miss out. Prices go up each stage and will never be this low again! š²
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The Investment Diversity Exchange
www.tidexchange.com
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