E70: Les Baquiran on Building LP Relationships Globally

This podcast episode explores the role of family office capital in decision-making, the competition in the placement agent business, the dynamics of LP-GP relationships, the LP ecosystem in different regions, the benefits and limitations of family offices as investment partners, the challenges faced by LPs in the fundraising environment, the importance of character and liquidity in investment management, the non-investment side for managers starting out, and the role of placement agents in raising capital for GPs. It emphasizes the importance of efficient decision-making, understanding the needs of LPs and GPs, building trust and communication in LP-GP relationships, and navigating the dynamics of the LP ecosystem.