Patrick William didn't take the safe route. In this episode, the former tech/media M&A banker turned private credit fund founder reveals how he bootstrapped Rixon Capital from a $3M cold-call raise into an internationally respected firm—all without institutional backing. From burning the boats to turning down Plan B, Patrick shares the psychology, risks, and raw reality behind building a fund from scratch.

Key Discussion Points:

Why starting a fund is like flying a plane with only one engine

The real reason raising capital is harder than most people think

Management fees, performance fees, and how fund managers actually make money

What investors really want (and why they’re happy to pay for boring returns)

Why most high-paying careers hold people back from entrepreneurship

The “burn the boats” mindset and why it separates real founders from dabblers

Capital trends in Southeast Asia—and what excites him most about the region

Why patience is the secret weapon behind long-term returns

Takeaways:

Great ideas aren’t enough—storytelling and persistence close deals

Investors aren’t just buying returns—they’re outsourcing stress

“Mindless self-belief” is a founder’s most underappreciated asset

Sometimes, the only way to win is to make sure there's no way out

Closing Thoughts:
Patrick William isn’t just building a fund—he’s redefining what smart, disciplined capital looks like in a noisy world. His story is a masterclass in conviction, patience, and making boring look brilliant.