Welcome to VC Mastermind
Specifically designed for Financial VC, Corporate VC, Family Offices and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Exclusive Insights from Silicon Valley
VC Mastermind™ is a paid, invitation-only community connecting elite Managing Partners of premier venture capital firms worldwide, drawing directly from the proven frameworks, practices and insights refined in Silicon Valley. Members gain access to the private podcast library, weekly expert episodes, curated virtual roundtables, and exclusive global events.
Insights for All Firm Lifecycle Stages
Benefit directly from Silicon Valley's best practices that apply to all firm lifecycle stages: from new fund formation to portfolio optimization, and planned liquidity strategies — VC Mastermind™ provides access to the information you need to build an enduring and successful firm.
Capital Raising & New Product Development
Planning for the future starts from a clear picture of the present. Gain an informed understanding of the market around you and the dynamics driving the current wave, so you can best design a new fund investment strategy for fundraising success.
Team Building & Succession Planning
People are the most important element of success in venture capital, not only the entrepreneurs we invest in, but the investment team making the decisions. Learn from some of the world's most experienced fund managers to help you take an informed and thoughtful approach to your team design, compensation structures and long-term succession planning. Consider how and when to plan for the transition to the next generation.
Portfolio Management at Scale
Managing a VC firm at scale is incredibly resource intensive: every day, and over the years. Learn from the experts and consider varying portfolio management strategies that enable you to leverage your team and community, while optimizing portfolio outcomes.
Firm & Fund Operations
Nothing is more important than keeping the trains running on time, and satisfying the expectations and needs of your portfolio and your LPs. Learn from leading VC Managing Partners about the organizational structures and strategies they employ for long term stability and success.
Liquidity Planning & DPI Realization Strategy
Success happens when multiples of capital are returned to your LPs, and in some market cycles that takes longer than expected. Gain insights from other VC Managing Partners as to how they are thinking about near and mid-term liquidity including options for secondary sales, portfolio exits or continuation vehicles.
FAQ
Why is VC Mastermind only for VC Managing Partners?
- VC Mastermind is focused on providing high signal content and community to the business owners of VC firms. These leaders face unique and nuanced challenges that go beyond deal sourcing and making investments. This curated community enables peer learning and full circle knowledge sharing of best practices refined within the Silicon Valley venture ecosystem. Our confidential environment ensures conversations remain strategic, relevant, and high-impact.
What VC Mastermind is not?
- VC Mastermind is not an educational curriculum to learn the investment practice of venture capital, the mechanics of deal making, or thesis development, etc.
If you're not a VC Managing Partner, we can recommend some exceptional programs and affinity groups that support those who are new to VC to develop in their careers.
- NVCA & VentureForward VC University
- 500 Global VC University
- Kauffman Fellows – for mid-career to senior VCs
- Affinity Groups
Is there a membership fee?
- Yes. VC Mastermind™ is invitation-only, with membership priced at $99/month or $999/year, following approval.
May I request personalized assistance for nuanced questions or special projects?
- Certainly. For personalized assistance or complex inquiries, please reach out at hello@vcmastermind.com.
