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Dell family office, from $400M to $50B. Predictions about 2025 made 100 years ago. An unconventional way to connect with wealthy investors. Why DAFs are so popular.
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January 06, 2025
FAMILY OFFICE BUZZ
A weekly collection of family office news and highlights. Included this week:
How Michael Dell’s family office went from $400M to $50B
Predictions about 2025 made 100 years ago
An unconventional way to connect with wealthy investors
Why DAFs have become so popular
All the recent Bloomberg family office articles
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Michael Dell’s family office legacy.
Silent Giant of Private Equity: MSD Partners
@MichaelDell made the largest private equity deal.
His deal legacy goes further:
He transformed his family office from $400M into a $50B giant.
$17B+ in profits. Industries reshaped.
Here’s the legendary MSD playbook:⬇️
— The Icahnist (@TheIcahnist)
4:00 PM • Jan 2, 2025
A PE operator has had enough of short-termism in investing.
2024 was a major transitional year for me.
You may have noticed I have posted quite a bit less lately. What I have posted has mostly been cryptic allusions to the battles I’ve been fighting.
Suffice to say, I have been making some major professional changes.
In 2025, I will… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— PEoperator ⚡️ (@PEoperator)
3:57 PM • Jan 1, 2025
Predictions about 2025 from 100 years ago. Who’s making predictions for 2125?
A List of Predictions Made in 1925 About 2025
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— Paul Fairie (@paulisci)
9:43 PM • Jan 1, 2025
The AI impact on wealth.
We're watching the biggest wealth shift in history.
By 2034, the new AI Agents will:
• Replace 800M jobs (McKinsey)
• Add $19.9T to the global economy (IDC)Your 9-5 will be extinct.
Here’s what you need to know (& how to prepare in 2025):
— Julian Ross (@Julian_Rosswag_)
2:13 PM • Jan 4, 2025
An unconventional way to connect with wealthy investors.
Bro St Barts is not a real place lmaooo 😭😭
— prayingforexits 🏴☠️ (@mrexits)
10:38 PM • Jan 3, 2025
in LinkedIn highlights
Five key takeaways from the recent Campden European family office report.
A conversation on long-term incentive plans for family offices executives.
How family offices are driving markets - a recap on Bloomberg family office articles.
📰 family office news roundup
Why DAFs Have Gotten So Popular. DAFs provided $54.77 billion of grants in 2023. Here’s why donor advised funds are such a popular approach for philanthropy. - Family Wealth Report
Operating a Modern Family Office. Family offices benefit from light regulations, operating with minimal regulatory oversight. By only serving "family clients", family offices avoid the scrutiny of public investment advisers. But there are risks - this article sets out the potential triggers of additional regulatory oversight. - Haute Lawyer
Wealth Managers on Hunt for Pro-Athlete Clients in Era of Record Wealth. Pro athletes have become a key growth segment for wealth management. Their complex financial needs—ranging from fraud risks to tax planning—require tailored strategies to ensure long-term wealth preservation and successful post-retirement transitions. - Financial Advisor IQ
Investing in Art Requires More Than a Good Eye. 6 Things to Know. Wealthy individuals are increasingly turning to art not only for enjoyment but also as a long-term investment and legacy-building tool, with the global value of art and collectibles held by ultra-high-net-worth individuals projected to reach $2.86 trillion by 2026. Here’s how financial advisors can play a crucial role. - Barrons
Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran: I insisted my kids ‘work real jobs’—it built ‘satisfaction and confidence’ - Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran suggests that getting a job at a young age is “more important than education in the schoolhouse” - CNBC
Look out for Friday’s newsletter, it’s a fascinating profile of old wealth.
Until then, see you on 𝕏 or LinkedIn.
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