EPISODE #1116
Starting a Fund with Adam Ponder
We talked about how the vast majority of wealthy Americans participate in some form of private equity investing, how to go about starting a fund, how it works and what the steps are!
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About the Episode
In this episode, we talked about how the vast majority of wealthy Americans participate in some form of private equity investing, how to go about starting a fund, how it works and what the steps are with Adam Ponder, Executive VP of Alta Trust Company. Listen to learn who can and should think about starting their own fund!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:54!
You can learn more about Adam at TrustAlta.com and LinkedIn.

George Grombacher
Lifeblood Host

Adam Ponder
Guest
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