Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

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Is your fund missing the biggest regulatory shift in a decade?
On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed the historic Executive Order "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors," effectively ending the "red light" era for private equity in retirement plans. 
This is not just a policy change; it is the total destruction of the barriers that kept $12.5 trillion in retirement capital locked in "tired" mutual funds. 
For the first time, the door is wide open for private equity, private credit, and real estate to become the new standard in American retirement.
[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy. He is the founder of Fund Raise Capital and Aequor Capital Partners, and has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, and alternative assets globally.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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How to Institutionalize a Family Office Mindset in Private Equity
Ever wondered how a $1 billion private equity firm protects family legacies while delivering market-beating returns? 
In this episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller interviews Andy Unanue, Managing Partner of AUA Private Equity, to break down the exact framework for institutionalizing a family office mindset into a scalable investment platform. This is the essential guide for fund managers, family office principals, and venture capital investors who want to master control investing and portfolio company governance. 
Learn how to maintain control without being "controlling" and why treating founders with respect is the most effective underwriting filter for long-term private equity success.
[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy. He is the founder of Fund Raise Capital and Aequor Capital Partners, and has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, and alternative assets globally.
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What is the best way to raise capital from family offices in 2026? 
The answer lies in transitioning from a "deal jockey" to a "solution architect."
As of 2026, global family office wealth has reached $5.5 trillion, with projections hitting $9.5 trillion by 2030. For fund managers, venture capital investors, and private equity GPs, this represents the most significant pool of patient, flexible capital available today.
In this episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller breaks down the institutional-grade frameworks required to close sophisticated LPs. Learn why 83% of family office startup deals are now structured as co-investments and how to use tools like FINTRX, AdvizorPro, and the Fund Raise Capital CRM to identify the right decision-makers. 
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How do you spot billion-dollar founders? 
Ryan Miller (Angel Investor) and Kristina Simmons (Overwater Ventures) identify the "Answer-First" framework—evaluating founder psychology and commercialization potential over traditional pitch decks—as the key to elite early-stage investing on this episode of Making Billions.
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[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy.
[THE GUEST]: Kristina Simmons is founder and Managing Partner at Overwater Ventures.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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The Private Equity market in 2026 is facing a massive DPI liquidity trap with a $3.2 trillion backlog of unsold companies. 
Are you a fund manager sitting on unrealized gains but zero cash to distribute to your LPs? In this masterclass, Ryan Miller breaks down the architect’s blueprint for survival, exploring how to manufacture liquidity when the IPO window is shut. We dive deep into NAV facilities, continuation vehicles, strip sales, dividend recaps, and preferred equity to help you move from a "paper tiger" to a capital solution architect.
This isn't just a podcast; it's a strategic briefing on the advanced financial engineering and secondary market maneuvers used by the world’s elite firms. From mastering LPAC negotiations to surviving forensic audits, we’re showing you how to satisfy the liquidity demands of pension funds and family offices without sacrificing your internal growth engine. 
Stop managing paper dreams and start distributing real-world alpha.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...