Case Study
How a Founder Built His Left Tackle
From 90% concentrated to protected. From sleepless nights to strategic confidence.
The Founder
Alex (Anonymized)
Successfully exited a fintech company for $8M. Now building round two. Brilliant at business operations. Completely exposed on his blind side.
Exit Amount
$8M
Current Net Worth
$12M
Business 2.0 Investment
$5.5M
Remaining Capital
$6.5M
The Blind Side
The Concentration:
$5.5M (46% of net worth) in early-stage business. Business 2.0 is pre-revenue. Success is NOT guaranteed. Could go to zero.
The Macro Risk:
$6.5M in USD-denominated assets. What if dollar devalues 15% over next 5 years? What about geopolitical fragmentation? Central bank de-dollarization?
The Sleepless Nights:
Alex was fully exposed on his blind side and didn't have a framework for protection. His advisor said "keep it in the stock market" but that's correlated to dollar devaluation.
The Left Tackle Formation
His Allocation Decision
"I realized my blind side was REALLY exposed. 90% in business + USD. I needed structural protection, not speculation."
Using the institutional framework: 15% precious metals allocation for his risk profile.
His Left Tackle Bundle
The Structure
- ✓ Set it and forget it (no active management)
- ✓ Uncorrelated to business risk or USD
- ✓ Can be held across jurisdictions if needed
- ✓ Easy to sell if liquidity needed
The Results (6 Months In)
Blind Side Exposure
Reduced 46% → 31%
Still concentrated, now protected
Portfolio Stability
+12%
Metals gained while stocks flat
Peace of Mind
Priceless
No more sleepless nights
"I finally have a left tackle protecting my blind side," Alex said. "Now I can focus 100% on building Business 2.0 without worrying about macro risks I can't see coming. That's exactly what I needed."
Key Lessons
1. Blind Sides Exist Differently for Every Founder
Alex's blind side was business concentration + currency risk. Yours might be different. The framework is the same. The allocation adjusts.
2. Precious Metals Aren't Growth Plays for Founders
They're protection. They free you up. You don't expect them to outperform. You expect them to protect what you CAN'T protect.
3. Framework Beats Guessing
Alex didn't have to wonder "how much is enough?" The framework told him: 15% based on his concentration + time horizon + exposure. Done.
Is Your Blind Side Like Alex's?
Start with our Blind Side Risk Score. Get your allocation number. Then build your left tackle formation.
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