Funds that Won

In this episode of Funds That Won, we explore the financial powerhouse BlackRock and its business model. With over $9 trillion in assets, BlackRock's influence is vast, owning 5% or more of 97% of companies in the S&P 500. We learn about the company's origins, its focus on ETFs and mutual funds, and how it operates in the public markets. Tune in to discover more about this influential investment firm.[00:03:04] BlackRock's influence in companies. [00:04:05] BlackRock's political influence. [00:06:29] ESG and BlackRock's Influence. [00:10:03] Educational financial and legal advice.DISCLAIMER:All information shared are the sole thoughts and opinions of the author. Do not take any information as legal or financial advice. You should seek a certified accountant and a professional legal team for taking any further action. We are not selling or soliciting a security in any way, shape or form. This content is for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as financial or legal advice. Clients of Fund launch or Black Card Capital Partners may maintain positions and securities discussed on this podcast.

There are big opportunities to make money in crypto right now.In this episode of Funds That Won, Lincoln and guest Bridger Pennington discuss fund structures, strategies, and the journey of fund development. Bridger, Managing Partner of Ugly Unicorn Crypto Fund and co-founder of Fund Launch, shares his experiences and success in the investment fund industry. He talks about his three investment funds, including a hedge fund in the cryptocurrency space, and his partnership on multiple funds with the host. Tune in to learn from Bridger's expertise and insights in building million and billion dollar asset management empires.Follow Bridger on Instagram @bridger_pennington[00:01:49] Why crypto, man? [00:04:09] Selling a fund. [00:06:59]Exploring different investment strategies. [00:08:27] A sexy business model. [00:12:06] An emerging space in crypto. [00:14:05] Starting a billion dollar fund. [00:18:24] Mitigating risk in volatile markets. [00:19:13] Risk mitigation strategies. [00:22:43] Moonshot positions and research. [00:25:29] Scaling the firm over five years. [00:27:28] Education gap in blockchain. [00:30:27] Crypto banking crisis and FTX. [00:34:00] Playing infinite games in business. [00:35:47] Playing the infinite game. [00:40:07] Business pet peeves. [00:41:45] Be decisive on this decision.DISCLAIMER:All information shared are the sole thoughts and opinions of the author. Do not take any information as legal or financial advice. You should seek a certified accountant and a professional legal team for taking any further action. We are not selling or soliciting a security in any way, shape or form. This content is for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as financial or legal advice. Clients of Fund launch or Black Card Capital Partners may maintain positions and securities discussed on this podcast.

Welcome to Funds that Won. Where we deep dive into some of the world's most renowned investment funds. We’ll interview investment managers across the alternatives landscape and learn how they built their million and billion dollar asset management empires.We deep dive into teams, structures, portfolio management, investment philosophy & best practices in launching and running alternative investment funds.This is the ultimate fund managers podcast. ABOUT LINCOLN ARCHIBALDLincoln helps entrepreneurs & investors start funds. Lincoln is Chief Financial Officer of Fund Launch and Managing Partner of Black Card Capital PartnersHe is an expert in alternative assets and works in real estate, private equity, venture capital, and hedge fundsLincoln has consulted on more than $2 Billion AUMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnarchibaldFor more information on how to launch and scale your own investment fund, visit www.fundlaunch.comDISCLAIMER: Lincoln's and Fund Launch's experiences with using a fund strategy is unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subject to multiple variables and risks that make it impossible to predict success. Because we cannot predict success or provide you with information on what an average customer experience is by creating a fund, you should assume you will not have the same type of success or any success at all. We encourage you to seek out advice from other qualified professionals for advice on setting up your particular fund.