In Episode 17 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we dive deep into capital raising, investor trust, and AI-driven deal analysis with Lance Pederson.
Lance shares his journey from selling an IT services company at 21 to managing a $300M+ equity fund and helping over 200 sponsors launch investment funds. Now, as the co-founder of Passive Advantage, he’s revolutionizing deal analysis for passive investors using AI.
If you’ve ever struggled with raising capital, finding investors, or evaluating deals, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
What You’ll Learn:
- The biggest mistakes investors make when raising capital
- Why education & transparency build long-term investor trust
- How AI-powered underwriting is changing the game for LPs
- The Magnetic Message Framework for standing out in capital raising
- How to attract investors without hard selling
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:00] – Introduction: Lance Pederson’s journey from IT to real estate
[00:07:45] – The two biggest challenges in apartment investing
[00:15:30] – Building trust with investors through education
[00:27:10] – Marketing vs. Sales: Why most capital raisers fail
[00:39:20] – AI-powered deal analysis: How it works & why it matters
Ways to Connect with Lance Pederson:
- Website: LancePederson.com
- Passive Advantage: PassiveAdvantage.com
- LinkedIn: Lance Pederson on LinkedIn
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