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From Solo GP to Institutional VC: Learnings from Building a Thematic-Focused Firm with Dan Rosen of Commerce Ventures
Dan Rosen shares how he scaled Commerce Ventures from a solo GP to an institutional firm by staying disciplined on thematic focus—rooted in mobility, payments, and fintech—and why team depth, constant thesis development, and liquidity readiness are critical for long-term success.
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Inside the LP Mind: How Middle East Allocators Choose VC Funds with Chirag Locham, formerly of Miras
Chirag Locham shares how Middle East LPs assess VC funds, the power of referrals, and how most GPs fail to explain portfolio construction. A must-listen for GPs building lasting LP relationships in the Middle East.
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Unlocking Liquidity: Navigating the Complex World of VC Secondaries with Yannick Mir of Greenhill, a Mizuho affiliate
Yannick Mir of Mizuho Greenhill demystifies the venture capital secondary market, discussing structures like continuation vehicles and other secondaries. He advises GPs on timing, pricing, and managing LP expectations in these complex transactions.
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Executing as a Best-In-Class Firm: Operational Excellence From The Inside of Over 50 VC Firms with Kristen Ostro of Strut Consulting
Kristen Ostro, founder of Strut Consulting and NEA alum, shares how mission, vision, and values (MVV) are essential for building a resilient VC firm. She explains how MVV guides hiring, branding, and decision-making, and why it’s never too late to set a strong foundation.
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[OPEN Podcast] Executing as a Best-In-Class Firm: Operational Excellence From The Inside of Over 50 VC Firms with Kristen Ostro of Strut Consulting
Kristen Ostro, founder of Strut Consulting and NEA alum, shares how mission, vision, and values (MVV) are essential for building a resilient VC firm. She explains how MVV guides hiring, branding, and decision-making, and why it’s never too late to set a strong foundation.
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VC Investing as a Single Family Office with David Dolby of Dolby Family Ventures
David Dolby & Andrew Krowne of Dolby Family Ventures discuss how and why they structured their single-family office VC firm to operate like a traditional venture fund, rather than a typical family office.
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Generating DPI: How GPs Unlock Liquidity Through Single Asset Secondaries with Greg Capello, Jr. of Premier Alternatives
Greg Capello, Jr. of Premier Alts joins VC Mastermind to demystify late-stage secondary and single-asset sales. He explains how liquidity is created for pre-IPO companies, the nuances of deal structuring, price discovery, and why trusted relationships are key in today’s hot secondary market.
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