Evan Polaski

Evan Polaski, Director of Capital Raising at BlackGate Partners, brings 18 years of experience in retail and multifamily investing. He shares insights on navigating capital raising through market cycles, highlighting the impact of the 2008 crash on investor behavior. Evan discusses the importance of disciplined underwriting and the contrast between institutional and retail LPs, emphasizing risk management over returns. He warns against marketers-turned-operators chasing AUM, and provides practical advice for passive investors on evaluating sponsors and performance against original pro formas.