

Investment Fund Secrets S2
Bridger Pennington
Investment Fund Secrets is the ultimate resource for fund managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone going BIG in the world of investing. Join the journey to build and scale investment funds and business empires into billion-dollar successes. We cover fund strategy, capital raising, marketing, leadership, and even staying sharp in mind and body—all while making an impact and giving back.
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Bridger Pennington is the host of Investment Fund Secrets and the founder of multiple investment funds and Fund Launch. His funds and businesses have done tens of millions in revenue, and this podcast documents the journey to scaling to the billion-dollar level.
Welcome to Investment Fund Secrets.
Join the Wall Street Rebel Inside Group →
https://www.fundlaunch.com/wsr-launch--47111?sl=cf2homepage?sl=podcast
Learn about investment funds on our YouTube channel →
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_NBRSd-yIX6tyg31RzCew
Bridger Pennington is the host of Investment Fund Secrets and the founder of multiple investment funds and Fund Launch. His funds and businesses have done tens of millions in revenue, and this podcast documents the journey to scaling to the billion-dollar level.
Welcome to Investment Fund Secrets.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 20min
Riding the Crypto Waves: Insights and Updates | Ep 342
Bitcoin's soaring, altcoins are exploding, and the markets are moving fast. I discuss the four-year crypto cycles, the impact of Trump’s pro-crypto policies, and how I’m managing a $32 million hedge fund through it all. Tune in for a mix of market updates and fund management strategies.https://fundlaunch.click/crypto-waves

Sep 20, 2024 • 9min
How To Establish Credibility as a Fund Manager | Ep 341
Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=youtubeReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=youtubeReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=youtubeABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Sep 13, 2024 • 11min
What Happens if You Lose Money As a Fund Manager? | Ep 340
Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Aug 30, 2024 • 13min
5 Common Questions That Investors Ask Fund Managers | Ep 339
Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastAbout Bridger PenningtonBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Aug 23, 2024 • 29min
How To Start a Private Equity Fund From Scratch in 2024 | Ep 338
Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8 figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8 portfolio funds. He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 60,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Last year they launched 130 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds.DISCLAIMER: This is NOT financial or legal advice. Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are 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. Since 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.

Aug 9, 2024 • 15min
Is it Possible To Fall in Love With Work As An Entrepreneur? | Ep 337
Is it possible to fall in love with work as entrepreneur?Some say yes, that it's necessary for success......and some say no, and that it's important to separate passion from careerIn today's episode, I give my opinion on the matter, and how I've used this debate to make millionsEnjoy!

Aug 2, 2024 • 13min
Thinking Like An Owner Will Change Your Life | Ep 336
When I first started working at the age of 21, even as an intern, I thought, asked questions, and strategized like I was the ownerThis led to me managing my fellow interns, which then led to me working directly with the CMO, which then led to me getting the idea for my first fund...Whether you are an intern at a large company or running your own business, it's vital that you think like an owner Find out why in today's episode!Enjoy🤝

Jul 26, 2024 • 13min
Brutal Advice For Entrepreneurs That Are Just Getting Started... | Ep 335
For todays episode, I sit down and talk about what I would do different if I went back and re-started my journey as an entrepreneur...Things always make sense retroactively, but hopefully this will help you with where you are in your journey🙌Enjoy!

Jul 19, 2024 • 14min
All Successful People Are Good At This One Thing... | Ep334
When I was just starting my career, I began to realize that all of my mentors that had found success in their lives were great at asking questions. Asking great questions allowed them to find the information and resources they needed to get a deal down, scale their business, etc. So, since I made this realization, I have been practicing a ton at asking better questions. What do you think?

Jul 12, 2024 • 28min
How To Start a Hedge Fund From Scratch in 2024 | Ep 333
For today's episode, I walk you through EXACTLY how to launch a hedge fund in 2024Everything from the structure, strategy, fees, licenses, lawyers, and capital raising... it's all here!We have used the formula and strategy from this video to launch over 240 funds in the last 2 years... so when it comes to launching funds, we know what we are talking aboutEnjoy🤝


