Fund Fanatics
Fund Fanatics
Podcast Description
Fund Fanatics is a video podcast featuring in-depth discussions with industry leaders in the private markets, with each episode highlighting the unique passions and perspectives of its featured guest. Through these insightful yet entertaining conversations, Fund Fanatics hosts Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier aim to cultivate added connectivity across the private equity, venture capital and private market communities — while keeping the “fun” at the forefront of fund finance.
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The podcast focuses on private markets including private equity, venture capital, and real estate with episodes that explore industry evolution, investment strategies, and market trends. Specific episodes feature topics like the role of the CFO, real estate investments transitioning from office spaces to flex industrial, and the nuances of fundraising in private markets.
Fund Fanatics is a video podcast featuring in-depth discussions with industry leaders in the private markets, with each episode highlighting the unique passions and perspectives of its featured guest. Through these insightful yet entertaining conversations, Fund Fanatics hosts Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier aim to cultivate added connectivity across the private equity, venture capital and private market communities — while keeping the “fun” at the forefront of fund finance.
In this episode of Fund Fanatics, Jeff Maier and Scott Aleali are joined by Brian Vickery, Partner at Pact Capital, for a masterclass on GP stakes and platform-building in private equity. Brian shares why Pact is doubling down on the middle market and how minority capital can fuel growth, not just cash out founders.
Drawing on his experience at McKinsey and as host of Deal Volume, Brian offers insight into value creation at the GP level, trends in firm scaling, and the true cost vs. return tradeoff of GP stake transactions. Whether you’re managing a fund or launching a podcast, this episode is packed with lessons on intentional growth, firm culture, and building something that lasts.
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