I watched the video by @marketsurfer here: And I noticed in the comments @lawrence-lugar made a passing statement. LOL what a joke. If I could downvote you on ET I would. And @tommcginnis, I'd upvote you just for knowing your JDM's. @vanzandt Come on now zandy, don't hold back your female friends number. Sharing is caring on ET.
I see this thread has taken on a life of its own. Ill share some insight--- i have been to dozens of financial conferences both as an attendee and a speaker One thing that i have noticed is how to identify successful and not so hedge fund managers -- just look for the guys who look homeless. Other than in NYC, guys in suits are usually low level analysts wannabes and sales guys. This is even more pronounced in the family office space ( the new hot theme) -- the true wealthy families are the least slick looking ones in the room. We have had guys show up at our events in $5000 suits and fancy itailian or british bespoke shoes. They don't fit in with the real hedge fund and alternative asset pros at all. They look so out of place, i feel bad for them. Sometimes guys from S america. Once a general at an American Greed featured supposed con-artist shop showed up at one of my hedgie parties in Miami. The dude was dressed in an expensive suit and was like 7 feet tall. Scared the sh#t out of several members and he was the nicest guy. Just had a real weird vibe that i felt even before i knew his pedigree. Just Some thoughts from my experiences. This is just from the last 9 months of ones with name lanyards.
The dress down look started on Sand Hill rd with the VC crowd/ High Tech Space and everyone slowly followed the $.