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.
What does it take to evolve from a back-office number cruncher to a boardroom strategist? In this episode of Fund Fanatics, Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier sit down with Jason Donner, CFO of Veritas Capital, to unpack a few of his insights from the Private Funds CFO’s feature, “The Strategic CFO.” Jason shares his take on the rise of retail investors, the evolving role of the private markets CFO, and what it really means to earn a seat at the partnership table. We also get personal — from his near-complete wine sommelier journey to his must-visit list of MLB ballparks. Whether you're a seasoned finance leader or an aspiring one, this episode is a playbook in strategic thinking, communication, and passion — on and off the clock.

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