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88: How to Stand Out (and Win Over Investors) in a Crowded Sea of Fund Managers | Story Snacks Series

Author
Stacy Havener
Published
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0fe6880

As a boutique, blending in isn’t just a mistake; it’s a death sentence.

You don’t need to be BlackRock. You need to own what makes your fund different. 


But let’s be real: finding your edge—and actually leading with it—can feel like showing up to a black-tie event in your pajamas. Awkward. Exposed. Uncomfortable.

That’s why in this Episode, Stacy breaks down:

  • Why trying to prove you’re “better” is a losing game for boutiques
  • The 3D Model for uncovering what actually makes your fund stand out
  • How to flip your mindset and start viewing your “weaknesses” as strengths investors value (and spotlighting those strengths in meetings) 
  • The #1 edge boutiques have over the bigs in allocators’ eyes (and how to lean into it) 

This is Story Snacks! A bite-sized, jam-packed series for fund managers who are ready to master strategic storytelling in less than 20 minutes per week!



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