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Feb. 29, 2024

E46: Atul Rustgi of Accolade on What is LP Value-Add and Can it Lead to Alpha?

E46: Atul Rustgi of Accolade on What is LP Value-Add and Can it Lead to Alpha?

Atul Rustgi sits down with David Weisburd to discuss his role as a GP & LP, the paradoxes of selling and building relationships in VC, and the strategy of focusing on funds under $100 million.

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Atul Rustgi sits down with David Weisburd to discuss his role as a GP & LP, the paradoxes of selling and building relationships in VC, and the strategy of focusing on funds under $100 million. They also delve into including biotech as a diversification strategy, the importance of blockchain and crypto exposure, family office investments, and the challenges and rewards of raising a fund during a market downturn.

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Atul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atul-rustgi-14624b/ 

David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd/ 

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Accolade Partners: https://www.accoladepartners.com/  

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(0:00) Episode Preview

(0:45) Introduction of Guest - Atul Rustgi: Role and Responsibilities as a GP

(3:30) Discussion on the Paradoxes of Selling and Relationship Building in VC

(6:03) Strategy Behind Focusing on Funds Under $100 Million and the Math Behind Ownership

(11:14) Biotech as a Means to Diversify and Generate Alpha in VC

(16:01) Sponsor: Deel

(16:43) Blockchain and Crypto: The Importance of Exposure

(21:03) Family Office Direct Investments and The Value of Reference Calls

(24:57) Raising a Fund During a Market Downturn: Challenges and Rewards

(26:17) 10X Capital Podcast Newsletter

(26:42) Lessons Learned from a Long Career in Venture Capital by Atul Rustgi