In this episode, Hector Hernandez, founder of HDZ Partners, shares his journey of launching and managing his first investment fund. He reveals the hard-earned lessons he's learned along the way, from deciding what to offer investors to assembling a credible team and balancing capital raising with deal flow. Hector talks about the real-world challenges that aren't often covered in textbooks, including the temptation to deploy funds too quickly and how he navigated those decisions.

Hector also highlights the strategies that worked for him, like building a team with strong professional networks, maintaining valuable relationships with capital raisers and legal advisers, and staying true to the fund's original mission. Whether you're considering starting your own fund or advising someone in the process, this episode is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Guest: Hector Hernandez, Founder of HDZ Partners
🎤 Podcast Hosts: Kim Lisa Taylor & Krisha Young

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - The Challenges of Starting an Investment Fund
6:15 - Balancing Capital Raising with Deal Flow
10:00 - Assembling a Functional and Credible Team
14:00 - Leveraging Networks for Success
18:00 - The Temptation to Deploy Funds Too Soon
22:30 - Staying True to Your Fund’s Mission
26:00 - Lessons Learned and What Went Right
30:00 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Fund Managers

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