Making your own HF?

I have a validated record of 2 years with uncorrelated returns of 12% with a sharp > 3. Beta is tunable so not including that here. Am I being stupid to think that I can start my own fund?

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  • Currently pursuing PhD in maths heavy field from a top research university 
  • have my own quantitative models
  • like to live dangerously
  • came to US with a null network of HNWI
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How much money and what fund was this at? If you show prospective LPs your PA and they aren’t yours or your family’s friends then they’re likely going to laugh you out of the room. If you post that at a platform then it shouldn’t be an issue.

 

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