Will begin to manage a book in early 2025 - any advice?

I will start running a small L/S equity book in 1Q 2025. I have 5 YOE at my current firm and 6 in total (all on the buyside).

I work in an unusual setup where I have no pre-set risk limit and will be able to deploy my own strategy, which is somewhat consistent with what I have been doing for the main fund over the past 4yrs of so.

The strategy will be fundamental, global (mostly US & Europe), concentrated (25 names max between L & S), and aim to keep net exposure in the 60% to 80% range.

I already have my portfolio almost ready to go.

Any advice of any type from people that were in a similar position in the past?

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