We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: how to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. I co-wrote this essay with Prabhat Gusain, formerly one of my interns; and a 2021 MBA from UVA...
[Continue Reading]Ripe For Disruption: The Asset Management Business
Joe Reilly, CEO of Circulus Group, family office expert, and a longtime contributor to Family Wealth Report, interviewed me to share views on disruption in asset management, my research into the field, and where the industry needs to be headed. Reilly: You’ve been co-leading a research project on innovation in the investment management industry, which...
[Continue Reading]Interview with Confluence.vc (Gated community for VCs)
Confluence.vc is a vibrant online community exclusively for VCs. The two founders, Clay Norris and Tyler Dean, interviewed me for their podcast. We discussed: How members of the community can work with us Our unusual approach Diversity and VC Opportunities within the VC tech stack General solicitation pros and cons How VCs can mitigate career risk...
[Continue Reading]How to get a job in venture capital
This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital, including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video) How to...
[Continue Reading]What next for founders seeking their next adventure: Launch, Get a Job, Invest, Consult?
Hey, founders between gigs: What now? If you exited your last company for airplane money and are now independently wealthy, congratulations! If you want to build another company, just self-fund. If you want outside capital, VCs will chase after you to invest. Unfortunately, most founders are not in that position: 9 out of 10 startups...
[Continue Reading]How to Win Consulting, Scout, Board, Operating, and Investment Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds
This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital, including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video) How to find...
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