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Alex Edelson of Slipstream Investors, sits down with David Weisburd and Erik Torenberg to discuss the four sources of alpha for emerging managers (Sourcing, Picking, Winning, and Value-Add).
Alex Edelson of Slipstream Investors, sits down with David Weisburd and Erik Torenberg to discuss the four sources of alpha for emerging managers (Sourcing, Picking, Winning, and Value-Add). We’re proudly sponsored by Bidav Insurance Group, visit lux-str.com if you’re ready to level up your insurance plans.
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@asedelson (Alex)
@dweisburd (David)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
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LinkedIn:
Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-edelson-604767b/
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd/
Erik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriktorenberg/
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LINKS:
Slipstream Investors: https://www.slipstreaminvestors.com/
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SPONSOR: Bidav Insurance Group
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:20) Episode Preview
(01:46) Slipstream’s fund strategy
(02:57) What to look for when diligencing a GP
(06:32) The typical Slipstream diligence process
(07:34) What Alex wants to hear on a GP reference call
(10:05) Why does fund performance decline in later vintages?
(12:31) Episode Sponsor: Bidav Insurance Group
(16:00) How should family offices approach venture?
(18:15) Why concentration drives performance
(19:23) Alex’s value add to GPs
(21:47) The folly of optimizing on special economics
(23:30) Generalists vs. Specialists
(26:32) Ranking of Sourcing, Picking, Winning, and Value Add by importance
(28:07) How to be a good sourcer
(30:59) How to be a good picker
(32:25) How to win deals
(33:32) Fundraising and investing are different skills
(39:51) Lessons from working at QED
(47:51) The difference between a good LP and a great LP
(49:40) How to optimize portfolio construction
(57:00) Are GPs penalized for not doing pro-rata?
(58:04) “I want to help venture firms, whether or not I invest.”
