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.
Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier huddle up with Rick ”Coach” Gordon, Senior Managing Director at Citizens Private Wealth, who brings his A-game, sharing wealth strategies for PE professionals. Rick shares his expertise on liquidity smoothing, risk barbells and tax efficiency techniques that help PE professionals navigate the unique financial challenges they face. He also reveals why DIY investors often fumble their personal accounts, and gives a hard-hitting assessment on alternative assets.
When he's not calling financial plays, Rick's coaching youth sports and building young champions – all while bleeding Michigan blue (just ask him about that epic '97 Ohio State game!). From the trading floor to the baseball diamond, Coach Gordon proves he's got game in every arena.

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