Why We Started WealthChannel, With Andy Hagans

OpportunityDb is now part of WealthChannel, which has grown into a large, engaged community of High Net Worth investors. But where did it all begin?

WealthChannel co-founders Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans discuss the origins of the WealthChannel media empire (including how its beginnings date back to a dorm room at the University Notre Dame).

Note: This interview was originally published as an episode of The Alternative Investment Podcast.

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Episode Highlights

  • The back story of Jimmy and Andy’s business partnership, which started in their college dorm room.
  • Andy’s “ah-ha moment” when he realized he want to be on the buying side of private equity.
  • Details on Jimmy and Andy’s allocations to angel investments, venture capital, private equity, and real estate.
  • The four reasons why High Net Worth investors should consider investing in alts.
  • Why Jimmy and Andy decided to take the bold step of rebranding their existing businesses into WealthChannel.

Guest: Andy Hagans, WealthChannel

About The Opportunity Zones & Private Equity Show

Hosted by OpportunityDb and WealthChannel founder Jimmy Atkinson, The Opportunity Zones & Private Equity Show features guest interviews from fund managers, advisors, policymakers, tax professionals, and other foremost experts in Opportunity Zones and the broader private equity landscape.

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Show Transcript

To read the transcript, please visit WealthChannel.com.