Prime Talks Ep. 60 - Prime WellBeing Feat. Gio Bartolomeo: Breath, Stress & High Performance
Prime Wellbeing’s Episode 60 brings together host and breathwork pioneer Gio Bartolomeo to explore how conscious breathing can shift the nervous system from survival mode to sustained high performance. Bartolomeo recounts his first breath experience during an ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon, a moment that ignited his curiosity about breath as a tool for self‑discovery and emotional release. The conversation delves into his subsequent immersion in the Wim Hof Method, where cold exposure and rhythmic breathing produced out‑of‑body sensations, profound emotional catharsis, and a feeling of being "10 lb lighter." He describes how these practices helped him break free from a fear‑driven, achievement‑centric mindset, allowing intuition and heart‑centered decision‑making to surface. Memorable quotes punctuate the narrative: “I was crying like a baby,” and “the voice inside said, ‘You’re doing a great job, keep going.’” These anecdotes illustrate the tangible psychological shift participants experience—moving from analytical over‑thinking to embodied presence, creativity, and emotional clarity. For entrepreneurs and executives, Bartolomeo argues that breathwork offers a scalable, low‑cost method to regulate chronic stress, improve focus, and foster purpose‑driven leadership. By integrating breath practices into daily routines, high‑performers can sustain productivity without sacrificing mental health, creating a competitive edge in demanding business environments.
The Investment Ecosystem Is Evolving Fast. The Question Is Whether Your Portfolio Is Keeping Up.
The video examines how the investment ecosystem is rapidly shifting, urging investors and limited partners to rethink portfolio construction and risk management in light of AI‑driven technologies. It argues that traditional allocation models may no longer capture the value drivers...
Not All Software Companies Are Built to Survive AI
The discussion centers on how investors and limited partners should rethink allocations in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Rather than chasing headline‑grabbing generative‑AI apps, the speaker urges a focus on software firms that serve as the system of record—deeply embedded,...
Prime Talks Ep. 59 - Justin Moore: How AI Will Reshape Business and Investing in the Next Decade
Prime Talks Episode 59 features Justin Moore, founder of Innovius Capital, discussing how artificial intelligence and rapid technology cycles will reshape business and investing over the next decade. Moore draws on a personal narrative of childhood instability, competitive chess, and a...
1 in 4 Private Equity Deals Loses Money. Half of Those Lose Everything.
Hartley Rogers, executive co‑chair of Hamilton Lane, warned that roughly 25% of private‑equity transactions end up losing money, and half of those failures result in a total loss of capital. In his Prime Quadrant Conference keynote, he dissected recurring missteps—over‑optimistic...
The Biggest Mistake LPs Are Making
The video addresses a common pitfall among limited partners, especially family offices, when navigating private‑market investments. The speaker frames these pitfalls not as outright mistakes but as missed lessons that can be learned over time, emphasizing the need for a...
What Does Someone Who's Been in Private Equity Since 1981 Actually Think About Where It's Headed?
The video features a private‑equity veteran who began investing in 1981, reflecting on how the industry has transformed from a niche, low‑percentage allocation to a dominant force in capital markets. He outlines the foundational lessons learned in the early days—particularly...
Prime Talks Ep. 58 - Introducing Prime WellBeing with Rebecca Nicholson Feat. Michelle Berlin
Prime Talks episode 58 launches Prime Well‑being, a new feature of Prime Quadrant that pairs wellness conversations with real‑time guided practices. Hosted by foundation director Rebecca Nicholson, the series aims to show how mindfulness and stress‑management directly influence decision‑making and...