Andy LeeGame, Table and Hand SelectionI’ve been spending a lot of time recently with friends weighing various career decisions and many of the situations remind me of the…Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Andy LeeWhat Are You Smoking?It’s that time of year again, where many prepare for annual reviews / bonus season. It’s been a record year for many. This Thanksgiving…Dec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
Andy LeePutting the “Moolah in the Coolah”One of the discussions I often have with emerging managers is about capital formation. I often hear such anguish in their voice about the…Jun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021
Andy LeeSo Ya Wanna Make $100mmI almost fell off the chair when a friend shared his number (for retirement) with me. I applaud his ambition but this little boy (i.e. me)…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Andy LeeStop Being Short SightedI meet many emerging managers who desire to charge premium fees Day 1 which always surprises me. I understand the desire to be made whole…Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
Andy LeeNot All That Glitters is GoldI recognize in my last post that I highlighted the difficulty in raising capital and received responses from individuals dejected about…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Andy LeeFinding Fundraising Product Market FitAs painful as our fundraising journey over the course of the last four years has been, I feel blessed to have that behind me given I’ve…Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Andy LeeWinter is ComingAs we close out Q1 2021, I’ve had numerous conversations with friends arising from their year-end annual reviews (many frustrated — it’s…Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
Andy LeeCan you sell Ice to an Eskimo (II)?As a continuation of our previous discussion — be a friend and invest in relationshipsJul 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020
Andy LeeCan you sell Ice to an Eskimo? (I)Selling is the single and most valuable skill set in life. Selling your future husband / wife that you’re the right life partner, the…Jun 27, 2020Jun 27, 2020