In this special episode of Fund Fanatics, Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier sit down with Nizar Tarhuni, EVP of Research & Market Intelligence at PitchBook, for an unfiltered conversation covering everything from private market trends to his early days as employee 79 at PitchBook. Nizar breaks down the real story behind private credit, shifting LP behavior and the evolving fundraising landscape, sharing data-backed insights that challenge today's dominant narratives. Plus, we get personal with restaurant war stories, Blazers heartbreaks and what Rip City really means. Whether you're a deal junkie, data nerd or hoops fan - this one has something for you.