PUBLISHED: APR 9, 2026INDEXED: APR 14, 2026, 2:17 PM

Connor Dougherty (Valinor) on the Evolution of Private Credit (EP.712)

Key Takeaways

  • Open Credit expands the private credit TAM

    Pioneering a new category of Open Credit expands the TAM for private credit.

    Connor Dougherty
  • Stablecoin demand enables novel borrowing types

    The explosion of stablecoin demand is enabling entirely new borrowing types.

    Connor Dougherty
  • Private credit is migrating to onchain rails

    We are witnessing the evolution of private credit onto open onchain rails.

    Connor Dougherty
  • Onchain deals must align with traditional capital

    We focus on structuring deals to align with traditional private capital.

    Connor Dougherty
  • Technology is modernizing the credit institution

    Building a modern credit institution requires utilizing the latest technology.

    Connor Dougherty
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Episode Description

Connor Dougherty, Co-Founder and CEO of Valinor Digital, joins the show. In this episode: Connor's background working at a large private credit shop Pioneering a new category of Open Credit and how it expands the TAM for private credit Explosion of stablecoin demand enabling new borrowing types Structuring deals to align with traditional private capital and onchain lending Building a modern credit institution by utilizing technology See more at valinordigital.com

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