Private Equity Leaders Gather At Youth, I.N.C.'s 6th Annual State Of The Market Conference

NEW YORK, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 250 private equity, hedge fund, and senior investment professionals will convene today for insightful discussions on the future of the financial industry at the 6^th Annual State of the Market Conference.  Powered by Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Nonprofits for Children), the annual event provides senior corporate executives with the opportunity to hear CEOs and industry luminaries address the most pressing issues facing Wall Street and today's economy. 

The half-day conference at The New York Palace Hotel will feature keynote interviews with Stephen Pagliuca, Managing Director of Bain Capital, moderated by Melissa Francis of FOX Business Network and Roger Altman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Evercore Partners, moderated by Paul Gigot of The Wall Street Journal.  

The event will raise critical funds for Youth, I.N.C., an organization that uses a venture philanthropy model to empower grassroots, youth-serving organizations to become financially sustainable. This year, Youth, I.N.C. raised nearly $400,000 through the State of the Market Conference. The money will be directed toward capacity-building programs for 51 youth-serving partner nonprofits and the thousands of kids they serve across New York City.   

"Over the last six years, this conference has become a vehicle for Youth, I.N.C. to provide a content-rich forum for financial leaders, while raising critical funds for programs that build the capacity of youth-serving nonprofits throughout New York City," said Steve Orr, Executive Director and Founder of Youth, I.N.C.  "Youth, I.N.C. bridges the gap between the corporate and nonprofit sectors to create meaningful impact in the lives of New York City kids.  We are grateful to all of the State of the Market participants for their role in supporting vital youth programs and investing in the future of deserving children throughout New York City."

State of the Market participants and panelists will discuss navigating the current economy to grow business and generate returns. The event will also include specialized and exclusive panels addressing prevalent topics in private equity:

• The Investors' Perspective: Evolving Trends in the LP/GP Relationship
• Financial Engineering vs. Operational Expertise: How Do PE Firms Add Value
• The Squeeze: Pressures and the Potential for Efficiencies and Increased Revenue in Healthcare

2013 State of the Market Conference Premium and Lead Sponsors include: Alvarez & Marsal, Reed Smith, Ernst & Young, Galloway Consulting, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Latham & Watkins, LLP, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Morgan Stanley, Ropes & Gray, and RR Donnelley.

To learn more about the State of the Market Conference and this year's speakers and panelists visit www.stateofthemarket.org.

About Youth, I.N.C.
Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Nonprofits for Children) harnesses the energy and talent of New York's brightest minds in business to help the city's most promising grassroots organizations deliver opportunities for at-risk youth. Through the use of a unique venture philanthropy model that empowers, develops, and educates nonprofit organizations serving young people, Youth, I.N.C. guides grassroots organizations toward long-term sustainability.  Since inception, Youth, I.N.C. has raised $45 million for youth, empowered over 100 nonprofits, and impacted the lives of nearly 600,000 youth.  To learn more about Youth, I.N.C. visit www.youthinc-usa.org.

SOURCE Youth, I.N.C.