#013 – Audrey Klein – The Human Side of Capital: Character, Connection, and the Long Game

Audrey Klein is a Partner at Spencer House Partners and one of the most respected capital-raising voices in global real estate. In this episode of Tell Me More, we dive deep into her personal and professional journey: from investment banking in New York, to Bank of America in San Francisco, to founding Caskar Partners in Germany, to becoming one of the first formal local European fundraisers for Blackstone’s London office through Park Hill Real Estate.We discuss:– How Audrey built a global fundraising career across the US, Europe, and Asia– Why investors back the people before they back the product– What real integrity looks like in private equity and playing the long game– How to find your anchor investor when raising capital for the first time– Founding WIRE and championing women and mentorship in real estate– Why success is never a straight line, and how you get back upWhether you’re raising capital, building a platform, or navigating a leadership role early in your career, this episode is full of hard-won wisdom from someone who has helped shape how capital moves across the industry.Subscribe for more conversations with the people redefining real estate, capital, and leadership across the globe.