uncorrelated
Manager Growth Summit NYc
For Alternative Investment funds
AGENDA
JUne 24, 2026 - Wednesday
8:30 - 9:15 am - Registration & Networking
9:15 - 9:30 am - Opening Remarks
9:30 - 10:15 AM - Session 1:
Investor Sourcing & Capital Formation
The Current Market for LP Investors
Positioning Your Fund to Raise Capital
Branding, Branding, Branding
Building a Sustainable Fundraising Pipeline
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: Kevin Fu, Founder & CEO, Repool
Speaker: Adam Ross, Partner, Abrams Garfinkel & Ross
Speaker: Raj Mahale, Partner, Investment Management, M&A, and International Transactions, KPPB LAW
10:15 - 11:00 am - Session 2:
How Investors Evaluate Managers
What Family Offices, Wealth Advisors, and Institutional Investors Look For
The Biggest Mistakes Managers Make
Building Trust Before the First Meeting
Differentiating Your Fund in a Crowded Market
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: David Goldstein, Director, Product - Fund Services, STP Investment Services
Speaker: Art Holly, Head of Liquid Alternative Investments and Public Equities, Stone Temple Partners LLC
11:00 - 11:15 AM - Morning Break
11:15 am - 11:35AM - Session 3A:
Marketing Materials That Raise Capital
Fireside Chat Featuring William Hollis
Pitch Books and Presentation Best Practices
Executive Summaries and One-Pagers
DDQs and Due Diligence Materials
Common Mistakes That Turn Investors Away
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: William Hollis, Co-Founder, Capital Advisory AI
11:35 am - 12:00 PM - Session 3B:
Holy Grail of Marketing, How to Achieve Optimal Marketing Using AI and Beyond
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: Greg P. Licciardi, Author: Holy Grail of Marketing, How to Achieve Optimal Marketing Using AI and Beyond | Adjunct Professor of Marketing, Fordham & Seton Hall Universities | VP Sponsorships & Partner Programs, ANA (Association of National Advertisers)
12:00 - 12:45 PM - Session 4:
Alternative Investment Platforms & STructures
How can I get access to the growing retail market or private wealth marketplace?
I’m hearing more about interval funds – what are they and why should I consider launching one?
What is the time commitment and financial outlay to launch an SEC registered fund like an interval fund?
Can I still charge performance fees in an SEC registered fund?
Do fund platforms prefer interval / tender offer funds over drawdown funds?
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: John Pileggi, Managing Director, Alpha G
Speaker: Kimberly Flynn, Founder & President, XA Investments
12:45 - 1:45 PM - Lunch & Keynote Address
Featured Keynote Speaker: Marc Gabelli, CEO, Gabelli Group
Moderator: Anthony D. Mascia, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, EFSI
1:45 - 2:15 PM - Session 5:
Getting on the Radar:
The Critical Role of Database Reporting
Fireside Chat Featuring Trisha O'Donnell
Understanding the Database Landscape
How Family Offices, Wealth Advisors, Ultra-High-Net-Worth Investors, Institutional Allocators, and Consultants Discover Managers
The Importance of Reporting to Databases and Research Platforms
Best Practices for Reporting and Maintaining Fund Information
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Building Visibility and Credibility with Investors
Moderator: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
Speaker: Patricia O’Donnell, Founder & CEO, IMSS, LLC
2:15 - 3:00 pm - Session 6:
Raising Your Profile: How Media Coverage Can Accelerate Fund GrowTH
When a Prospect Googles Your Name, What Do They Find?
Why Third-Party Validation Matters to Investors
What Makes a Fund Manager Newsworthy
Building Relationships with Journalists and Industry Publications
Creating Thought Leadership That Attracts Investors
Leveraging Media Coverage Throughout the Due Diligence Process
Turning Public Relations into a Capital Formation Tool
Moderator: Dan Sondhelm, Founder & CEO, Sondhelm Partners
Speaker: Lisa Fu, Financial Reporter, Creditflux
Speaker: Henry Greene, Senior Investment Strategist, KraneShares
Speaker: Bailey McCann, News Editor, Opalesque
3:00 - 3:15 pm - Afternoon Break
3:15 - 4:00 pm - Session 7:
The landscape for raising capital in Europe
Moderator: Matt Garrett, Founder / Macro Strategist, Strata Analytics
Speaker: John Lowry, Founder and CEO, Seeker Capital
Speaker: John Pavia, Managing Partner, Siena Lane Partners
4:00 - 4:45 pm - Session 8:
The Tax Impact of Innovation charity
Speaker: David Weild IV, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Weild & Co. Inc
Speaker: William Tanenbaum, Principal, Recombinant Diagnostics MGMT
Speaker: Stuart Brisgel, Financial Advisor, B1 Financial | Recombinant Diagnostics MGMT
4:45 - 5:00 PM - Session 9:
The Do's and Don'ts of Raising Assets
The Biggest Mistakes Managers Make When Raising Capital
What LPs, Family Offices, and Wealth Advisors Wish Managers Understood
Effective Follow-Up vs. Over-Follow-Up
Common Due Diligence and Marketing Pitfalls
Building Credibility with Prospective Investors
Speaker: Peter Murrugarra, Co-Founder & President, Inti Advisors
Speaker: Geoff Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder, Uncorrelated Alts
5:00 PM - Conference Concludes
5:30 - 9:00 PM - A Night You Can’t Refuse
As part of the broader NYC alternatives week surrounding the Uncorrelated Manager Growth Summit, join us for a VIP evening at the iconic Patsy’s Italian Restaurant on 56th Street — a classic New York institution known for its old-school atmosphere, Sinatra-era charm, and family-style hospitality.
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