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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 49 MIN

Pulse Podcast #1: Betting on America: Why Private Credit Must Shift Toward Non-Sponsored Lending

from ABF Journal's Thought Leadership Podcast · host ABF Journal

In this episode of the ABF Journal Podcast, Damien Dwin, Founder & CEO of Lafayette Square, sits down with ABF Journal Editor in Chief, Rita E. Garwood, and makes a powerful case for reshaping private credit. He explains why non-sponsored, middle-market companies in working-class communities represent the biggest untapped opportunity in domestic investing today. Dwin shares how Lafayette Square is outperforming by focusing on overlooked geographies, underserved businesses and human capital. Tune in for a compelling look at how smart lending can deliver both strong returns and social impact.Read Damien’s companion article, Private Credit and the Right Side of History: The Case for Non-Sponsored Lending, on abfjournal.com

In this episode of the ABF Journal Podcast, Damien Dwin, Founder & CEO of Lafayette Square, sits down with ABF Journal Editor in Chief, Rita E. Garwood, and makes a powerful case for reshaping private credit. He explains why non-sponsored, middle-market companies in working-class communities represent the biggest untapped opportunity in domestic investing today. Dwin shares how Lafayette Square is outperforming by focusing on overlooked geographies, underserved businesses and human capital. Tune in for a compelling look at how smart lending can deliver both strong returns and social impact.Read Damien’s companion article, Private Credit and the Right Side of History: The Case for Non-Sponsored Lending, on abfjournal.com

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