The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time “scout”, getting paid for sourcing investments, as well as for other work of value to the fund. But how do you do that? This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working...
[Continue Reading]Asset Management Is a Peculiar Industry Ripe for Disruption
“One summer day, probably in the 1870s, friends of a major short-seller got together on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, where they admired the enormous yachts of New York’s richest brokers. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’” Jason Zweig, in his...
[Continue Reading]Interview with Sutton Capital: Emerging Managers, Fundraising, Limited Partners, VC Strategy
I did a live interview today with Joel Palathinkal, CEO, Sutton Capital, and an LP / Mentor to emerging investment managers. Sutton Capital invests in opportunities focused on Fintech, Real Estate, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Space Exploration, Impact Investing, Cleantech, & Climate Change. Early in Joel’s career, he ran technology product innovation in Fintech, Artificial Intelligence,...
[Continue Reading]What is the Best CRM and Marketing Tech Platform for a New Private Equity/Venture Capital Fund?
One of the first decisions we had to make in setting up our new VC fund was our CRM and marketing technology infrastructure. I’m very interested in the tech stack of private equity/VC firms, both to improve our internal efficiency and also because I have a focus on investing in ‘investment tech’. I run AltsTech,...
[Continue Reading]Interview: VC Funds, Limited Partners, and How They Use Technology
Real Vision just posted my interview with Kevin MONSERRAT on the use of technology for limited partners, venture capitalists, and founders:...
[Continue Reading]Interview: Greg Weyerhaeuser Piasecki, ex-President, Rock Island Company, family holding company
DC Finance is one of the oldest and largest family office networks. They hosted Greg Weyerhaeuser Piasecki, former President of one of America’s largest family holding companies, and one of my LPs, for a virtual interview with me, Tuesday, October 26, for Accredited Investors only. This is a rare opportunity to learn more about...
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