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.
Fund Fanatics hosts Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier sit down with Sean Clifford, Managing Partner of Clifford Capital and NFL quarterback, to explore the mindset connecting elite athletics to the entrepreneurship value of venture capital.
Sean shares lessons from competing alongside Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, the role preparation has played throughout his football career and how his experience as an athlete shapes Clifford Capital's approach to evaluating founders and investment opportunities.
The conversation also covers the rise of athletes as investors, Sean's access to emerging sports technology, the evolving NIL landscape and the importance of building a meaningful identity beyond the game.

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