Advice from up-and-coming fund managers: January takes

How do you set yourself apart as a new fund manager? What do fund managers wish they knew when they first started and how do you navigate the private markets? Head of SuperReturn Dr. Dorothy Kelso spoke to up-and-coming fund managers from across the globe about the challenges they're facing, their strategic approaches and how to choose which sector to focus on. Kickstart 2023 with their invaluable advice below.

Romain Diaz, Founder & CEO, Satgana

The breadth and depth of relationships are the single most important factors you need to succeed in business. Make sure that you take so much care of them that you can be sure that people will speak highly of you even when you are not around.

Pauline Koelbl, Founder & Managing Partner, ShEquity

Having a clear vision and an execution plan is the starting point. Hard work and actual execution demonstrate your ability to drive your vision, give you a solid track record and become a catalyst to attract resources and partners needed to achieve your vision.

Fabio La Franca, Founder, Blueverse

Entrepreneurship is a hard, scary mountain to climb. But the view gets better as we keep going. It’s a process, trust it, enjoy the journey.

Eric Leppo, Managing Partner, Cinematic Venture Partners

Bootstrap as long as you can and take the time to choose the right partners to help you scale. You’ll be together for a long time, so be interesting and be honest.

Archana Jahagirdar, Managing Partner, Rukam Capital

Keep trying – all good things will come to all good people in the fullness of time.

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