Chris Lerner: Rethinking GP Fund Formation Through a Sustainability Lens (EP.6)

In this episode of Turbo Impact, Chris Lerner, Group Chairman & Co-Founder of Thrive Alternatives and Operating Partner at Bonaccord Capital Partners, joins host Kenny Chen to discuss how sustainability is reshaping fund strategy and capital formation in Asia’s private markets. Chris shares why he founded Thrive to address structural gaps in private capital, how LP expectations are shifting from compliance to conviction, and what credible sustainability integration looks like. He also highlights how GPs can build it into their brand identity and where he sees the strongest opportunities in Asia. Key Topics Covered • Thrive’s founding thesis to bridge structural gaps and build GP–LP partnerships • Regional contrasts in LP sustainability priorities across Europe, Middle East, US, and Asia • What credible sustainability integration looks like across culture, team, and process • Sustainability as a long-term brand asset and LP relationship driver • Key opportunity themes for GPs in Asia Who Should Listen: Private capital managers, institutional allocators, and corporate leaders Subscribe to our newsletter: www.turbo-impact.com Email us: [email protected] Follow on X: @turbo_impact Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/turbo-impact Produced by: Turbo Net Zero