Ron Diamond: Family Office Disruption – How the $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer of Family Offices will Impact Venture & Private Equity

Venture capital, private equity, and family office models are starting to converge – and the rules are changing.

In this episode, we sit down with Ron Diamond, Chairman & CEO of Diamond Wealth, host of the Family Office World podcast, and trusted advisor to a syndicate of 100+ leading family offices (ranging from $250M to $30B AUM).

Ron unpacks the rise of long-horizon, patient capital, why legacy models in private equity are due for shakeup, and the challenges/opportunities as $84T in wealth transfers to a new, tech-savvy generation.From building trust to the importance of direct investments, the value of educational communities, and the role family offices can play in emerging markets like deep tech and space.This conversation is a can’t-miss for founders, fund managers, and family investors navigating the next wave of private capital!

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Chapters

[00:00] Introduction: Ron’s Journey from Drexel to Diamond Wealth

[03:00] Why Family Offices? Lessons from Wall Street & Hedge Funds

[08:00] Patient Capital: Permanent, Generational Wealth

[11:00] Building Trust: Why Relationships & Reputation Matter

[16:00] Family Office Infrastructure & Minimums

[20:00] Sourcing Deals, Specialization, and VC Lessons

[26:00] Deep Tech, Space, and the Younger Generation's Edge

[34:00] Generational Transition & Embracing Technology

[42:00] The Future: Reviving In-Person Connection, Building Community

[50:00] Personal Goals, Societal Impact & Closing Thoughts

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Connect with Ron Diamond & Diamond Wealth

• Diamond Wealth
• Ron Diamond on LinkedIn
• Family Office World Podcast

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