{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 110: Private Equity Investing 101 with Dr. Amir Baluch, MD","description":"In general, the best returns for investors over the past 35 years have been private equity investments. &amp;nbsp; But they\u2019ve been inaccessible to most\u2026 &amp;nbsp; For a host of reasons, including the high perceived risk, and the fact that the PE world is still shrouded in a bit of mystery.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; In this eye-opening interview, fund manager Dr. Amir Baluch, pulls back the curtain, and breaks down how private equity really works\u2026 and how to stack the deck heavily in your favor.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Here\u2019s a sample of what we discuss:  &amp;nbsp;  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; What is private equity\u2026 and why it can be so lucrative.&amp;nbsp;  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; How to give yourself a 95% chance of winning with private equity investments.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The main difference between a fund and an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle).  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Why most venture start-ups fail.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 3 tips for raising capital like a rock star!  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; One of Warren Buffett\u2019s key investing principles is to \u201cbet on the jockey, not on the horse\u201d.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Baluch shares his key methods on how to vet operators and founders.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The power of digital marketing to raise capital.&amp;nbsp;  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 5 tips for finding great PE investments on a regular basis.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Much, much more!!  &amp;nbsp;  More about Dr. Amir Baluch:  Dr.&amp;nbsp;Amir&amp;nbsp;Baluch, MD, is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in finance, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. With over a decade of experience in private equity and securities, Dr.&amp;nbsp;Baluch&amp;nbsp;possesses a deep understanding of evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating deals, managing risks, and underwriting multimillion dollar acquisitions. His expertise is further fortified by his series 22 and 63 certifications, which he obtained while working under a broker-dealer.  As the founder of&amp;nbsp;Baluch&amp;nbsp;Capital, a prominent alternative investment platform, Dr.&amp;nbsp;Baluch&amp;nbsp;is dedicated to generating exceptional risk-adjusted returns and consistent cashflow for accredited investors. His visionary approach has resulted in the successful management of over 80 investment projects, amounting to a cumulative value of over $700 million. Furthermore, he has served on the advisory boards of numerous life science companies, aggregator entities, and provides consultation to clinics nationwide.  In addition to his remarkable achievements in the financial realm, Dr.&amp;nbsp;Baluch&amp;nbsp;is an internationally best-selling author, renowned for his wealth management book, &quot;Make It, Keep It \u2013 New Age Wealth Strategies for Physicians.&quot; He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, where he shares his insights and expertise with a broader audience.  For contact info, visit our website  www.InstantInvestorPodcast.com\/episodes and type in the search bar: Amir Baluch  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"&lt;b&gt;Instant Investor Podcast&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;i&gt;  (Formerly: The M.O.R.E. Podcast)&lt;\/i&gt;","author_url":"http:\/\/themore.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34468460\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182393135"}