Emerging managers obsess over performance. They refine strategy decks, rehearse pitch meetings, and negotiate service provider agreements.   Yet one of the most powerful signals to investors and allocators is rarely highlighted in a pitch meeting:   What are you doing about operational security?   In 2026, security isn’t just a back-office technical issue. It’s a visible indicator of discipline.   Investors and allocators aren’t simply asking whether you carry cybersecurity i

AI remains a hot topic for 2026. Below, we discuss different ways it can be used by new and seasoned managers. To start the New Year right, I interviewed funds attorney, Dave Rothschild, on AI, disclosure risk, and why cutting legal corners can end a business before it begins.

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Landing an allocation of capital has become akin to winning a beauty contest, according to Frank Pusateri, co-founder of CTA-Expo.  The...