The Illiquidity Premium—Lessons Learned From Institutions, Wendy LI, Founder & President, Ivy Invest

Published on May 12, 2026

Wendy Li spent 20 years working with large endowments and foundations before founding Ivy Invest. In the latest Alternative Allocations, she discusses how institutions approach illiquid investments, the importance of manager selection, and where she sees opportunities in today's private markets.

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