What took me 12 months of learning/talking to others could have been compressed in this program; I wish I had this one year ago.

Overall the content was unique, differentiated that you won’t find anywhere else.

Do it. It provides structure, helps you think through what investors are looking for, how to structure the fund, provides a network, and helpful resources to get going.

I came out with much more clarity: what pool of capital is right for me, kickstart investor conversations, what concrete next steps are, having an ecosystem around you who are supportive and collaborative.

My biggest hesitation was that as a non-MBA operator, I was closed out from raising money in an ecosystem that felt like it was made for MBAs. My peers, instructors, and investors made it clear that I more than deserve a seat at the table.

If you have a genuine interest in this path but don't know where or how to start, do it. You will make valuable connections and learn.

You meet some amazing people and learn about how viable (and attractive) this path is.

Without a doubt, it is the network and the individuals that I met and the connections I was able to make. I think in many ways this is what has brought me a lot closer to making this a reality.

Confidence that the capital is out there. Now met several LPs who are in the ecosystem for the strategy I'm pursuing.

I’ve considered this direction for years but hadn’t yet taken concrete steps, and this felt like the right opportunity to do so. The program gave me the tools, network, and confidence to move forward.

Best & fastest way to understand how LPs underwrite rollups so you are ready to follow that path, including access to those LPs.

10/10 experience, well worth the $$

Being in close proximity to successful individuals who have 'completed deals, exited' is the best learning experience that you can get.

Relationships and confidence and a sense of urgency by seeing all these people move on serial acquisitions.

Best thing that came out of camp was a better understanding around what investors want and that they are willing to talk. I think a lot of early stage acquirers always question 'do they want to talk?', 'is my idea good enough?' but coming out of the program and just hearing how they like to engage was really impactful for the future.