Two Leaders of Private Capital Reflect on Leadership, Friendship, and the Future of the Industry
NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Power100 is proud to announce a featured fireside chat at the 2026 Power100 Honoree Dinner with David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group and host of Bloomberg Presents: The David Rubenstein Show. The conversation will be led by Ken Kencel, Chief Executive Officer of Churchill Asset Management.
This intimate fireside chat brings together two friends and industry leaders who have not only shaped the trajectory of private capital, but who have also navigated its evolution with vision and purpose. In keeping with the Power100 tradition, the conversation will explore their personal friendship, defining moments, and lessons learned along the way. Both men have had remarkable journeys — from humble beginnings to positions of global leadership in private equity and private credit — and their dialogue will offer attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from two builders of the modern private markets ecosystem.
“David Rubenstein is widely regarded as a founding architect of the modern private equity industry, and the Power100 family is honored to have him share his experience and wisdom,” said Jacob Walthour, Founder of Power100 and Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Capital Advisors.
“This conversation reflects what Power100 stands for — bringing together leaders whose journeys inspire, whose insights guide, and whose actions continue to shape the future of capital.”
Past Power100 fireside chats have featured distinguished leaders including Marcie Frost from California Public Employees’ Retirement System, Derek Jones, formerly of GCM Grosvenor, and Robert F. Smith of Vista Equity Partners — each delivering powerful insights and unforgettable moments. This year’s conversation promises to continue that legacy.
The Power100 Honoree Dinner will take place on May 3, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. The dinner is invite-only and attended by a curated group of leaders from across the investment ecosystem who gather to reflect, connect, and emerge as a collective force in shaping the investment management industry. The evening celebrates some of the industry’s most accomplished women and people of color — and the individuals and organizations who champion their success.
Each year, the event is oversubscribed and attended by more than 150 allocators and consultants overseeing collectively over $10 trillion in assets. Yet the numbers only begin to tell the story. What truly defines the room is the convergence of intellect, resilience, and vision demonstrated by the allocators, asset managers, advisors, and industry leaders who participate in the weekend’s events.
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SOURCE Blueprint Capital Advisors
