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    The Real Job of a First Close

    Most emerging managers think a first close is the moment they can finally exhale. It is not. A first close is not the finish line. It is proof the market can finally believe you. That distinction m...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 10, 2026·8 min read
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