Networking Wealth: Inside the 3i Investment Platform

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In this episode of the Allocate Podcast, host Samir Kaji welcomes Teddy Gold, CEO and Co-Founder of 3i Members, a community-driven investment platform for family offices and high-net-worth individuals. During the episode, Teddy shares how 3i was created to solve private market investing challenges by building a network of vetted members who collaborate on deal sourcing, due diligence, and investment opportunities. The conversation also explores the platform's human-centric approach, focusing on trust, relationship-building, and knowledge sharing across private equity and private credit investments. Key insights include the shift from tech-driven to relationship-driven investing, the importance of peer-to-peer information, and how communities like 3i are transforming how individuals access and evaluate alternative investments. With 700 members and over $800 million invested, 3i represents a new model of collaborative investing that prioritizes expertise, transparency, and collective intelligence.

About Teddy Gold

Teddy Gold is the Co‑Founder and CEO of 3i Members, an exclusive global network launched in 2021 that unites founders, fund managers, and family offices. Earlier in his career, Teddy worked at Citi as an investment banking analyst and later joined Mainsail Partners in private equity. He then served as Head of Special Projects at Mobilize (acquired by EveryAction) and was a venture partner at Higher Ground Labs. A Middlebury College alumnus with a degree in Political Science, Teddy holds FINRA Series 63 and 79 certifications.

3i Members is a curated, invitation-only investment network founded in 2021 by Teddy Gold, Mark Gerson (GLG), and Billy Libby (Upper90). It currently includes over 375 high-caliber members and facilitates $25M+ in monthly private investment activity, spanning real estate, fintech, and technology. The community also hosts the Founder Spotlight podcast, featuring in-depth interviews with prominent investors and operators. With a people-first philosophy and best-in-class member experience, 3i sets itself apart as a high-touch, thoughtfully curated platform.

Topics in this conversation include:

* Origins of 3i Members (1:11)

* Building a Human-Centric Platform (2:08)

* Network Quality and Member Selection (7:35)

* Deal Flow and Diligence Process (10:08)

* Changing Investment Trends Post-2021 (12:24)

* Skepticism Toward Banks and Fee Structures (16:25)

* Member Demographics and Mindset (19:28)

* Value of Community Beyond Investing (21:06)

* Events, Education, and Building Trust (23:34)

* Scaling Challenges and Sub-Communities (27:49)

* Measuring Success and Member Referrals (29:49)

* Future Vision for 3i (32:39)

* Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:11)

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