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December 2025

Extraction vs. Returns
Yes it's a modern architecture book that you can probably eat a pizza on. I did. Also, 4/5 points to get you some f****** great meetings from it.
 • Adam Metz
The Succession Problem
What 3,000 years of Chinese history reveals about why funds actually fail
 • Adam Metz
Your $200M Pipeline? It's Killing You
Why emerging managers converting at 8.6% are about to hit a wall they didn't see coming, and how to spot it before it's too late.
 • Adam Metz
2:02
The 10-Second LP Diligence Question That Kills 80% of Fund 2/3 Pitches
Starting in January, you’re going to hear this question in almost every endowment meeting:
 • Adam Metz
2:57
Before You Raise
What 48 funds just proved about what separates the ones who make it, from the ones who don't
 • Adam Metz
1:54
The Working Capital Gap That Kills 70% of Emerging Funds
How Reference LPs, Timeline Compression & The Working Capital Gap Determine If Your Fund Survives
 • Adam Metz
2:29
How to Spend Your Holiday Break Like a GP Who Actually Raises Capital
5 books and your holiday gift, all free
 • Adam Metz
3:58
How to Get a Fund-of-Funds to Say Yes
🔒 PAID SERIES: (It Takes 12–36 Months. Here's Why.)
 • Adam Metz
Why Your Family Office Pitch May Be Failing Before You Even Speak To Them
🔒 PAID SERIES: How to diagnose which family office you're talking to, and why most managers get this wrong
 • Adam Metz
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