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2025-11-2037 min
Funds on Fire$30M VC Fund Explains His Y Combinator-Only Strategy w/ Gabriel Jarrosson | Ep. 23Send us a text💻 Start your 30-day free trial of Fund Flow OS 🚀 FREE Fund Foundations 101 CourseWhat happens when an “outsider” refuses the rules and builds his own lane inside Silicon Valley’s most competitive ecosystem? We sit down with Gabriel Jorison, founder of Lobster Capital, to trace the leap from Paris to San Francisco, the years of founder grind, and the playbook that turned a small fund into one of the most trusted names around Y Combinator.Gabe pulls back the curtain on why he focused exclusively on YC, how he earned ac...
2025-11-191h 00Funds on FireStephen Schwarzman’s Grit, Rejections, And The Birth Of Blackstone | Ep. 22Send us a textA tuna sandwich, a casual “Put me down for 100,” and the dam finally breaks. We follow Stephen Schwarzman from 488 rejections to the $100M anchor commitment that unlocked Blackstone’s first fund and set the stage for one of the most dominant investing platforms on earth. This is a story about grit, but it’s also a playbook: secure social proof, solve LP problems, and build processes that turn momentum into durable scale.We dive into the early Wall Street lessons that shaped his philosophy—own the upside, don’t just earn the fee—and...
2025-10-271h 07Funds on FireHow to Launch a Real Estate FundSend us a textThe ground is shifting. Operators who keep chasing checks one property at a time are getting lapped by managers who design real funds, align with the right investors, and move capital with intention. We break down a clear, repeatable path to launch a real estate fund in 2026 using a design, build, raise, and launch framework that turns scattered deals into a disciplined investment machine.We start with design: choose the right fund type and write a thesis investors can believe in. Fix and flip funds promise velocity and frequent distributions if...
2025-10-2315 minFunds on FireWhen Capital Follows Courage w/ Joe Rinderknecht | Ep. 20Send us a textA bidding war doesn’t always go to the highest number. Sometimes it goes to the strongest character. That’s the heart of our conversation with Joe of Cowboy Capital, a fund manager who grew up ranching, learned that a handshake is a contract, and used those values to win one of the best deals in Missoula without chasing last‑minute offers.We trace Joe’s path from training horses and driving semis to stabilizing tough assets and building a local edge across Idaho, Montana, and Utah. He breaks down why proximit...
2025-10-201h 05Funds on Fire506B vs 506C? Which one is best for you?Send us a textNavigating the regulatory maze of investment fund compliance doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this eye-opening breakdown, I tackle one of the most confusing aspects of raising capital: understanding the critical differences between 506B and 506C offerings.Think of 506B as a private dinner party – you're limited to raising from people you know, with no public advertising allowed. While you can include up to 35 non-accredited investors alongside unlimited accredited ones, you're relying solely on pre-existing relationships. The benefit? A simpler process with less verification hassle. The downside? Severely restricted marketing reach.
2025-09-1909 minFunds on FireBitcoin Treasuries are Corporate Monetary DefenseSend us a textForget everything you thought you knew about Bitcoin investing. This episode strips away the hype to reveal what a Bitcoin treasury actually is—a sophisticated financial defense mechanism that's quietly revolutionizing how forward-thinking businesses, funds, and even countries protect their wealth.You've likely heard of companies like MicroStrategy (now Strategy) accumulating massive Bitcoin holdings, but what you may not understand is the strategic brilliance behind these moves. A Bitcoin treasury isn't about speculation or getting rich quick—it's about preserving purchasing power in an era where "cash is trash" and traditional fina...
2025-09-0515 minFunds on FireTurning Backyards into Apartment Buildings w/ Andrew Erickson | Ep. 17Send us a textAndrew Erickson's entrepreneurial path defies conventional wisdom, taking him from laser-cutting beer cap maps in a makerspace to developing apartment complexes in San Diego backyards. This conversation reveals the fascinating evolution of a business mind constantly seeking new opportunities and leveraging technology to scale.What makes Andrew's story compelling is how clearly it demonstrates the power of capital as an accelerator. After building an e-commerce business to near seven figures, he recognized that even the most efficient operations hit ceilings without investment capital. This realization led him to San Diego's innovative...
2025-08-251h 06Funds on FireClarity Before Capital: A Tech Sales VP's $85M Journey w/ Sam Silverman | Ep. 16.Send us a textWhat happens when a high-performing tech sales executive decides to leverage his skills to build a capital raising machine? Sam Silverman's story reveals how clarity and strategic focus can outperform decades of financial industry experience.After watching 55-year-old executives earn seven-figure salaries while still chained to their corporate desks, Sam knew there had to be a better way. He walked away from a lucrative sales career to build a capital raising ecosystem that's now surpassed $85 million. But what makes his approach truly remarkable isn't just the numbers—it's the precision with wh...
2025-08-0444 minFunds on FireCentral Banking Circus: Navigating the Fed, Inflation, and Bitcoin's Rising CredibilitySend us a textThe financial world sits at a crossroads this week as pressure mounts on Jerome Powell to resign while a slew of critical economic data threatens to reshape markets. What began as political criticism has evolved into something more concerning – respected economist Mohammed El-Erian's calls for Powell's departure signal a deeper crisis of credibility at the Federal Reserve.The timing couldn't be more dramatic. This week delivers a parade of market-moving events: the Fed meeting, Japan's rate decision, Canada's monetary policy announcement, PCE inflation data, and the critical US jobs report. Each re...
2025-07-2814 minFunds on FireSTRC: How MicroStrategy Turned Bitcoin Into a Stable Yield MonsterSend us a textImagine earning 9% monthly yield on a $100 stable instrument backed by Bitcoin's explosive potential. That's exactly what MicroStrategy has created with STRC, their groundbreaking preferred stock offering that's redefining what yield should look like in the Bitcoin era.Most of us have accepted the status quo of parking capital in accounts earning 4-5% while inflation quietly erodes our purchasing power. We've been told this is the "responsible" option by suit-wearing advisors, while Bitcoin compounds at remarkable rates for those willing to stomach its volatility. STRC elegantly solves this dilemma by providing stable...
2025-07-2417 min
Raise the BarRTBL 02 | The Truth About Capital Raising That Your Attorney Won’t Tell You with Devin RobinsonSummary:
In this episode of the Funds on Fire podcast, host Devin Robinson interviews Seth Bradley, a seasoned SEC attorney and long-time friend. Together, Devin Robinson and Seth Bradley share powerful insights into the world of capital raising, investment funds, and legal compliance.
Seth Bradley discusses his extensive experience as an SEC attorney, highlighting the key legal frameworks that govern fund formation and capital raising. Devin Robinson reflects on his own background in raising millions for real estate ventures, and with Seth Bradley, explores the value of maintaining compliance with SEC regulations when sourcing investor...
2025-07-2240 minFunds on FireThe Psychology of VIVID Capital Raising w/ Ian Ross | Ep. 13Send us a texthttps://fundflowos.com/fireEver wonder why some fund managers raise millions with ease while others struggle to get a single wire? The difference isn't just better deals or higher returns—it's mastering the psychology of investor persuasion.In this paradigm-shifting conversation, sales psychology expert Ian Ross reveals the exact framework he uses to help clients raise millions in capital without pressure, resistance, or awkward sales tactics. The VIVID framework (Vision, Identify gaps, Validate concerns, Impact of inaction, Decision) transforms capital raising from a series of disconnected pitches into a...
2025-07-1457 min
United States Real Estate Investor®The Journey of One Man Who Turned Trauma Into a Fund Empire with Devin RobinsonDevin Robinson shares how he went from trauma and TikTok to building a fund empire. Discover how he creates generational wealth, builds trust, and inspires with heart, hustle, and hard-won wisdom.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-journey-of-one-man-who-turned-trauma-into-a-fund-empire-with-devin-robinson/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica Clymer(00:14) - Bold Living Through Business and Investing(00:24) - Welcome Back: Mattias and Erica’s Intro to Devin Robinson(00:30) - Preview of Devin's Unique Story and Insights(00:56) - Devin’s Wild Start in W...
2025-07-1050 min
The REI AgentThe Journey of One Man Who Turned Trauma Into a Fund Empire with Devin RobinsonDevin Robinson shares how he went from trauma and TikTok to building a fund empire. Discover how he creates generational wealth, builds trust, and inspires with heart, hustle, and hard-won wisdom.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-journey-of-one-man-who-turned-trauma-into-a-fund-empire-with-devin-robinson/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica Clymer(00:14) - Bold Living Through Business and Investing(00:24) - Welcome Back: Mattias and Erica’s Intro to Devin Robinson(00:30) - Preview of Devin's Unique Story and Insights(00:56) - Devin’s Wild Start in W...
2025-07-1050 minFunds on FireThe Immigrant's Blueprint: From Moscow to Multimillion-Dollar Funds | Ep. 12Send us a textSome stories don't just inspire—they provide the exact blueprint you need to follow. Igor Shaltonov's journey from Moscow to multimillion-dollar fund management is exactly that kind of story.Picture this: A professional water polo player from Russia with a law degree lands in Manhattan Beach, California, on a November day. While Moscow suffers through minus 10-degree weather, Igor watches kids playing barefoot on the beach in 70-degree sunshine. That moment cracked something open inside him—a realization that he'd been missing possibilities his entire life.What makes Igor's stor...
2025-06-3057 minFunds on FireFaith-Driven Capital: Raising $75M Without Debt w/ Shomail Malik | Ep 11.Send us a textWhat if your biggest limitation became your greatest advantage? Shomel Malik turned Islamic finance principles into a capital-raising superpower, building a real estate portfolio worth over $75 million without using a dollar of traditional debt.This eye-opening conversation reveals how conviction and creativity can transform fundraising. Born in Pakistan and raised in New Jersey by a father working three jobs, Shomel abandoned the expected path to medicine and forged his own entrepreneurial journey. After cutting his teeth in multi-level marketing (where he gained invaluable speaking and sales skills), he found his calling...
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Enter the Lionheart#190 – Devin Robinson – Embracing AI, Humanoids, Crypto & Fatherhood Devin Robinson is a seasoned fund manager with years of experience launching, managing, and scaling multiple successful investment funds. In his own words he's a "Father, Fund Manager, Real Estate Investor, Speaker, Educator, Dreamer & World's Most Distracted Human."          Follow Devin on IG: @devin.robinson1 https://devinrobinsonrei.com/ 0.00:   Why Martial Arts is so good for kids 4.00:   Devin's background in Baseball ad principles from 8.00:   Why the best frame is always "you against you" 13.00: Devin's background as a top wedding photographer 19.00: Honing your craft in silence before you scale 26.00: ...
2025-05-281h 09Funds on FireFrom Homeless to Self-Storage Mogul: Stratton Brown's Journey | Ep. 10Send us a textEver wonder how someone goes from literally borrowing gas money to building a real estate empire? That's exactly what Stratton Brown did, and on this episode, he reveals the raw, unfiltered journey that transformed his life.Stratton shares the pivotal moment when everything changed—having to call his mom for $20 to fuel his car one day, then having $30,000 in his bank account the next. This kickstarted his career in real estate wholesaling, which evolved into self-storage investments and a successful virtual assistant staffing company. With refreshing candor, he admits to losing $50-1...
2025-05-1954 minFunds on FireFund Founders - The Ray Dalio Blueprint: From Failure to Hedge Fund LegendSend us a textRay Dalio's remarkable journey from a Queens caddy to hedge fund titan reveals the power of systematizing success. After a catastrophic failure in 1982 that wiped out his firm and left him borrowing $4,000 from his father to pay bills, Dalio transformed this painful experience into the foundation of his future triumph."Pain plus reflection equals progress" became his mantra as he rebuilt Bridgewater Associates with a completely different approach. Rather than relying on gut instinct or single predictions, he created a machine-like system of rules and principles that could function regardless of...
2025-05-121h 14Funds on FireRaising my First $2 Million Without Being a Pushy Salesperson | Ep. 8Send us a textEver felt that raising capital seems like an impossible mountain to climb without aggressive sales tactics? What if the secret isn't in perfecting your pitch deck but in mastering something far more human?Devin Robinson pulls back the curtain on how he raised $2 million in just six months for his first investment fund without coming from Wall Street, having family office connections, or maintaining a massive email list. The surprising catalyst wasn't sophisticated marketing funnels or perfect presentation skills—it was genuine curiosity.With refreshing candor, Devin walks through hi...
2025-04-2813 minFunds on FireBuilding a $260 Million Self-Storage Portfolio before 34 w/ Fernando Angelucci's | Ep. 7Send us a textThe self-storage industry represents an extraordinary yet often overlooked investment opportunity that combines recession resilience with operational simplicity. In this illuminating conversation, Fernando Angelucci shares how he built a $260 million self-storage empire across 24 states before turning 34 years old.Fernando's story begins with Brazilian immigrant parents who taught him the conventional path to success: education, corporate job, retirement. But after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad at 16, he chose a different direction. Despite completing his engineering degree, Fernando immediately jumped into real estate, first flipping houses and wholesaling contracts before discovering the transformative...
2025-04-1447 minFunds on FireRaising Capital Through Social Media with Casey Gregerson's | Ep. 6Send us a textCheck out Casey Here Get the Fund Foundations 101 CourseCasey Gregerson shares his journey from oil industry engineer to real estate fund manager operating in the untapped markets of Wyoming and Montana. He reveals how leveraging social media for capital raising and having a mission to help 100 families achieve passive income goals has transformed his business model.• Discovering Wyoming's competitive advantage as a market with minimal competition• Transitioning from quarterback to engineer to fund manager using similar leadership skills• Learning risk management and capital allocation strateg...
2025-03-2448 minFunds on FireThe 4 Main Type of Investment Funds | Ep. 5Send us a textGet your 101 Foundations Course Here!Confused about which investment fund structure is right for your capital raising strategy? You're not alone. This deep dive into the four primary investment fund types delivers exactly what both aspiring fund managers and curious investors need to know.We start by examining Regulation D offerings—both 506B and 506C structures—which dominate the landscape of hedge funds, private equity, and real estate investments. Discover why 95% of fund managers choose the 506B structure despite its marketing limitations, and learn the crucial differences in investor veri...
2025-03-1017 minFunds on FireUnderstanding the Six Types of Capital Investors | Ep. 4Send us a textGet your free 101 Foundations CourseNavigating the complex landscape of capital raising requires more than just a compelling investment opportunity—you need to understand the psychology and preferences of different investor types. In this illuminating episode, I break down six distinct investor personalities using animal archetypes that make them easy to remember and identify in your fundraising efforts.From the patient, wealth-preserving Elephants who move cautiously but commit substantially, to the lightning-fast Cheetahs who demand quick returns and rapid liquidity, each investor type brings unique expectations to the table. We...
2025-03-1021 minFunds on FireSecurities Law Simplified with Seth Bradley | Ep. 3Send us a textSeth's instagramGet the Fund Foundations 101 CourseWhen Seth Bradley says, "It's all good until it's not," he's cutting to the heart of what every capital raiser needs to understand about securities law. As both a practicing securities attorney and successful fund manager who's raised tens of millions personally, Seth brings unique dual perspective to the often misunderstood world of investment funds.The podcast delves into the dangerous misconceptions that trap well-meaning real estate entrepreneurs. That casual arrangement where friends wire money to your LLC for real...
2025-03-1043 minFunds on FireWhat is and Investment Fund | Ep. 2Send us a textGet the 101 Foundations Course here!The world's billionaire lists reveal a striking pattern—roughly 30% come from either fund management or real estate backgrounds. Coincidence? Hardly. As Devin Robinson explains in this inaugural episode of Funds on Fire, investment funds represent one of the most powerful wealth creation vehicles available today.Starting with the fundamental question "what exactly is a fund?", Devin breaks down the essential structure: a pool of capital contributed by Limited Partners (LPs) and managed by General Partners (GPs) to create returns through diversified investments. Unlike joint ve...
2025-03-1018 minFunds on FireWelcome to Funds on Fire | Ep. 1Send us a textUncover the transformative power of investment funds in this episode of Funds on Fire. We explore the key principles that govern successful fund management and how they can serve as a vehicle for generational wealth. Our host, Devin Robinson, shares his journey from a novice to a fund manager, addressing the harsh realities and triumphs of managing money for others. This episode also touches on the systemic inequalities within the investment space, stressing the necessity for diversity and inclusivity. With only 1.4% of capital managed by minorities and women, Devin shares his p...
2025-03-1013 min
Philosophy From the Front LinePFFL-E#91 Devin LukomskiRob Robinson hosts Devin Lukomski on his veteran transition and business podcast, discussing Devin's military journey and transition to a cybersecurity startup. Devin joined the military at age 18, inspired by his brother, and progressed through various roles, including infantry, artillery, and electronic warfare. He transitioned out after a challenging deployment in Afghanistan during COVID-19, influenced by his wife's active duty status and family plans. Devin now leads OTM Cyber, a cybersecurity startup, highlighting the unique challenges of remote leadership and adapting to civilian business culture.As mentioned in the podcast :Â The New Mexico Military I...
2025-03-0424 min