Exponential

In this episode, Kyle Shoemaker of Fifth Avenue Family Office and Matt Burskey, founder of 2^n, welcome Jean-Baptiste (JB) Wautier, founder of a London-based single family office and the first European member of the 2^n network. After nearly 30 years in private equity—including two decades as CIO of BC Partners, where he helped grow assets from $8 billion to $45 billion—JB stepped down to invest h...

In this spotlight episode, Kyle Shoemaker of Fifth Avenue Family Office and Matt Burskey, founder of 2^n (filling in for Brett Kaplan), welcome Celine Winter, NextGen Principal, and Ryan Munoz, CEO & CIO of Miami-based W5 Group. The 2^n member family office has built a transatlantic platform around innovative niche residential real estate, across Europe and the United States. Celine shares the...

In this episode of Exponential, hosts Kyle Shoemaker (Fifth Avenue Family Office) and guest host Matt Burskey (filling in for Brett Kaplan) spotlight Brian Yormark, Partner at BAY TAX—a key 2^n vendor unlocking advanced tax strategies for family offices amid 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) changes like 100% bonus depreciation reinstatement, full R&D expensing, and potential capital gains...

In this episode, Kyle Shoemaker and Matt Burskey (filling in for Brett Kaplan) interview  Ben Slome , managing partner of Slome Capital and a 2^n Member, discussing the family's legacy, investment strategies, and the evolution of their family office. Ben shares insights on the importance of family values, the decision-making process in investments, and the transition to launching New Vintage...

On this episode of Exponential, Kyle Shoemaker and Brett Kaplan sit down with  Jason Kozin  for a gripping three-act ride: from his grandfather’s single copper scrap yard built on raw immigrant grit to Fulton’s current edge buying and building founder-run industrial businesses that most PE can’t touch. Jason reveals his best deal of the last 24 months, the one that got away that still hu...

In this episode of Exponential, hosts Kyle Shoemaker and Brett Kaplan explore the dynamic world of energy investments for family offices, focusing on oil and gas mineral rights and the future of energy demand. Expert Jesse Kimball from Windswept Capital breaks down the appeal of mineral rights as a stable, yield-generating asset with tax advantages and inflation-hedging potential, while Max Bastie...

Discover why family offices are flocking to the secondaries market in this captivating episode of The Exponential Podcast by 2^n, where experts Blake Halperin (Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP) and Daniel Wedman (Senior VP of Sopris Capital & 2^n member) reveal how secondary investments offer liquidity, diversification, and attractive entry points, particularly in real estate. Learn how 2^n’s Dea...

Hosts Brett Kaplan and Kyle Shoemaker examine the rapidly growing data center investment landscape, offering tailored insights for family offices seeking high-growth opportunities. Featuring Brandon Colón (Chief Investment Officer at Battery Global Advisors) and Christopher Garvey (Director at Winter Properties), The discussion covers the evolution of digital infrastructure investments, strategies...

Hosts Brett and Kyle sit down with Matt Burskey (Founder of 2^n) to uncover the origin story and reveal exciting hints about the firm's bold future. Then, in a dynamic twist, the co-hosts turn the mic on each other, diving deep into the investment strategies driving Kloof Capital and Fifth Avenue. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the trends shaping their portfolios right now!