Savi Hussain: Private Credit
Savi Hussain: Private Credit  
Podcast: The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
Published On: Sat Aug 08 2026
Description: In this episode of the Investor Podcast, we sit down with Savi Hussain to explore her 25-year journey in asset-backed lending, private credit, and underwriting across over $100 million in transactions. Drawing on her experience helping scale platforms to over $3 billion in AUM, Savi shares critical insights into evaluating financial statements, catching reporting red flags, and conducting rigorous on-site due diligence. We dive into:Underwriting & Credit Risk: Key criteria for structuring solid deals, evaluating EBITDA multiples, and ensuring sufficient capital runway. The Apex Bridge Advantage: How Savi is bridging the talent gap in private equity, venture capital, and engineering by placing top-tier candidates into mission-aligned roles. South Florida Market Dynamics: Observations on the shift of institutional capital and fund managers to "Wall Street South," alongside trends in local real estate and school-zone demand. Savi concludes with a vital piece of advice for professionals and allocators alike: "Find a job that you really enjoy and love doing, where you can make a difference. Do what you love, and always do it with kindness—it will come back tenfold to you."#PrivateCredit #AssetBackedLending #AssetManagement #PrivateEquity #DueDiligence #TalentAcquisition #SouthFloridaRealEstate #FinancialLiteracy