Howard L. Petterson

New York City is a concentration point for capital—venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and public market investors all operate at scale. Yet the same company, real estate asset, or industry cohort can carry materially different valuations depending on whether it is traded in private or public markets. Understanding why those gaps exist is essential for investors, advisers, and policy makers operating from Manhattan to Brooklyn.What exactly is meant when referring to a valuation gap?A valuation gap is the persistent difference in price levels or implied multiples between similar assets in private transactions and those available on public…

The close of the year finds global markets at a rare crossroads, with U.S. stocks delivering exceptional returns while volatility, political uncertainty and shifting economic forces continue to test investor confidence. What has unfolded over the past twelve months is a complex story of resilience, risk and recalibration across asset classes.U.S. markets approach a historic milestone after years of exceptional gainsThe U.S. stock market now stands close to accomplishing a milestone witnessed only rarely in contemporary finance: logging three straight years of robust double-digit gains. As the year winds down, leading indexes showcase a persistent upswing that has withstood broad…

The European Institute of Business and Economics (ISEEN), a European business school specialized in online executive education, is strengthening its position in India and the wider Asian market through a growing portfolio of corporate education initiatives for companies seeking measurable impact on leadership, productivity, and organizational performance.With a solid footprint throughout Europe and the Americas, ISEEN is expanding its corporate learning model across Asia, addressing the rising need among mid-sized and major organizations for adaptable, high-caliber training that aligns with international business expectations.European roots, global delivery modelISEEN delivers executive and corporate programs through a robust virtual campus and a faculty…