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That combination is rare. And in this conversation, he holds nothing back.Brian joined 6lock CEO Todd Sorrel and Mike Langford to cover the full arc of what it takes to launch and grow a private equity fund, including:
• The rookie mistakes that kill first-time fund managers before they ever reach a first close (including the non-compete clause trap no one talks about)
• What LPs are actually thinking when you walk in to pitch — and why your deck is probably too long
• Why showing up in person still matters — the Alaska Permanent Fund / Juneau test
• Continuation funds and why they now account for roughly 25% of all private equity liquidity
• The retail and wealth channel opening up to private markets — and the cautionary tale that comes with it
Chapters:
3:55 He Sat Through 1,000+ LP Pitches — Now He Helps GPs Launch Their Funds
24:10 The Firm That's Seen More Fund Launches Than Anyone Alive
31:55 Rookie Mistakes: What Many First-Time GPs Overlook
40:20 What Makes LPs Say Yes?
50:27 The $30 Trillion Wealth Channel Is Opening to Private Markets — Are You Ready?
Connect with Brian Bank
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandbank/
Kirkland & Ellis: https://www.kirkland.com/staff/b/bank-brian
Kirkland & Ellis on YouTube: @Kirkland_Ellis
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