Business Development Bootcamp: Practical Skills for Winning Institutional Business

An iDAC/ AIMSE Collaboration Virtual Event! 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

iDAC Members only event

**You must register to receive the calendar invite and Zoom link

Join iDAC’s Diverse and Emerging Manager Cohort for a member-only Business Development Bootcamp featuring an abbreviated version of AIMSE’s premier training workshop. This session, offered through an AIMSE D&I Committee-led collaboration with iDAC, will provide practical guidance on what wins business in institutional investing, including insights into investor psychology, storytelling and positioning, relationship building, and effective follow-up.

SPEAKERS

• Moderator: Deanna Hobson, CEO, Pugh Capital Management
• Chris Rae, Co-Founder, Storm Capital; past AIMSE President and Board Member; and Annual AIMSE Bootcamp Leader

Who Should Attend

This event is open to all iDAC members only from all cohorts

iDAC reserves the right to remove any registrant who does not meet eligibility requirements.

Session goals

The session will focus on practical business development insights, including:

• What wins business
• Investor psychology
• Storytelling and positioning 
• Relationship building and follow-up