How to Build a $60M Investment Syndicate as a Side Hustle

TL;DR: Alex Ptis invested in over 270 companies and deployed $60 million in capital, all as a side hustle while working full-time at a startup. He started with just $1,000 and built relationships with VCs by sharing high-quality deals with them. His strategy was to position himself as a 'deal flow hustle guy' who would send 10-20 deals to VCs before they would reciprocate. He co-syndicated deals with other syndicate leads, leveraged relationships with portfolio founders for referrals, and used a pay-it-forward mentality to build his network. The business model is based on 20% carry on profits, meaning he only makes money when his investors make returns. His advice for starting: build a network of people with unique access to opportunities, be willing to give value first for months or years before seeing returns, and focus on building a portfolio that becomes your track record.