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David York, founder of Top Tier Capital, shared his insights in our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast. He discusses the forces that make Europe undervalued in the venture capital space. According to York, the cost of doing business and the bureaucracy are factors that have traditionally deterred investors…

Dr. Russell Read, current CIO at 10X Capital, and former CIO at CalPERS, CIO of Alaska Permanent Fund and CIO of the Gulf Investment Corporation sits down with David Weisburd to discuss his extensive career as a premier investment professional. They dive into how large scale pensions allocate to private…

Justin Pollack, from PineBridge Investments with an impressive $168 Billion AUM, joined us on the latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast. He shared a fascinating insight on why private equity has consistently outperformed the S&P 500. Hint: It’s not because it is a higher performing asset. The reason has…

Justin Pollack, Managing Director at PineBridge Investments, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss PineBridge’s investment thesis. They also breakdown the secondary markets, discuss the structural differences between private equity & public market investing, and ways to analyze spinouts. The 10X Capital Podcast is part of the Turpentine podcast network.…

In our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, we sat down with Josh Porter, a contrarian LP who bucks the conventional wisdom of the industry. He made an interesting point: In his view, the best fund managers understand that their Limited Partners (LPs) are their customers and the founders…

Josh Porter, Co-Founder & General Partner at FirstLook Partners, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss FirstLook’s process for evaluating and selecting emerging managers. They also cover typical terms for co-invest, managing conflicts of interest, and the importance of strong personal relationships in venture capital. The 10X Capital Podcast is…

On the latest episode of 10X Capital Podcast, we had an enlightening conversation with Dionne Chingkoe from Insight Partners and Samer Yousif. Dionne and Samer bust the myth of the 'TV image' of investors predicting the future, placing bets on where they see the future heading. In reality - it's…

Insight Partners Samer Yousif and Dionne Chingkoe shared Insight’s strategy in growing from a small team of 6 generalists to an operating platform of over 150 people. Dionne spoke about the feedback from Limited Partners (LPs) who appreciated that Insight Partners didn't just sit on their management dollars. Instead, they…

Dionne Chingkoe and Samer Yousif of Insight Partners sit down with David Weisburd to discuss Insight’s direct and fund of funds investment strategies. They cover the importance of adding value beyond capital to both founders and emerging managers, the landscape of multi-stage VCs investing in emerging managers, and check size…

Have you ever wondered about the evolution of venture capital and what the future holds for this sector? If so, you're in for a treat. In our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, we had an enlightening conversation with Venus Phillips, who shared her insights on the changing landscape…

Venus Phillips, Managing Director at Kresge Foundation, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the Kresge Foundation’s venture strategy. They cover mission-driven investing, opportunities and risks investing in China and India, and building true partnerships between general partners and limited partners. The 10X Capital Podcast is part of the Turpentine…

Ever thought about the unconventional blend of Pension Funds and Venture Capital? We dove deep into this with Jeff Smith on the 10X Capital Podcast. His perspective? It's not as far-fetched as you might think. Jeff posits that the managers of these pension funds are highly talented and their different…

In our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with John Merrill and delve into what makes a standout investor. The key characteristics? Curiosity, rigor, and focus. Merrill emphasizes that those who are completely absorbed in their craft, who dedicate countless hours to…

John Merrill, Partner at GroveStreet sits down with David Weisburd to discuss GroveStreet’s $10.5B SMA model. In addition, they talk about the keys to building long-term SMA relationships, a highly selective set of criteria for managers and reasons why GP’s should prefer rigorous, discerning LPs vs. fast-followers. The 10X Capital…

Ever wondered about the risk and reward dynamics of VC investing? Alex Edelson, our guest in the 10X Capital Podcast episode, breaks it down for us. One company gives the highest upside but also the lowest downside. But when you invest in a fund, the upside lowers and the downside…

On our latest 10X Capital Podcast, we had an intriguing conversation with Jamie Rhode about the role of AI in venture capital investments. Her answer: 'I would say 100% if I really wanted to be hilarious'. Interesting, right? Jamie's insight is a game-changer. She argues that AI isn't a standalone…

Ever wondered about the landscape of early-stage venture capital? Our recent guest on the 10X Capital Podcast, Jamie Rhode, shared some mind-boggling insights: out of 845 unicorns, only 3 funds have been in more than 3% at the seed stage. What does this mean? The VC world is incredibly fragmented…

In our latest 10X Capital Podcast episode, we sat down with Jamie Rhode and dug deep into the world of venture capitalism and fund management. Jamie shared some thought-provoking insights, 'If you are not a founder, magnet. If you are not a superstar investor, I can't do anything for you.…

Jamie Rhode sits down with David Weisburd to discuss Screendoor’s strategy of backing emerging managers. In addition, they discuss friction points between LPs and emerging managers, leveraging insights from GPs and LPs in manager selection, and how to diligence a first time fund. The 10X Capital Podcast is part of…

In our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Ben Black, the founder of RAISE Global Summit & Akkadian. If you think that spinning out from a big venture capitalist firm guarantees success, you might want to hear what Ben has to say. According…

Is your partnership with your Limited Partners more of a marriage than a business deal? According to Ben Black, founder of RAISE Global Summit and Akkadian, it certainly is. In our latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, we dive deep into the dynamics of these partnerships, or as Black…

Ben Black, Co-Founder of Akkadian Ventures, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the RAISE Global Summit, the largest LP/GP conference. This is a masterclass on how venture capital GPs can raise venture capital funds and develop long-term relationships with LPs. David and Ben also delve into what differentiates the…

Alex Edelson, Founder of Slipstream Investors, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of investing in venture capital fund of funds. They also touch on Slipstream’s investment thesis, portfolio construction, and due diligence process. The 10X Capital Podcast is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn…

Peter Teneriello, former Senior Portfolio Manager at Texas Municipal Retirement System, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how TMRS deployed $1B into venture capital. In addition, they discuss institutional allocation pacing models, the importance of aligned investment teams and why investors may allocate to median performing managers. The 10X…