Videos

Matt Farrell, Senior Investment Manager at WE Family Offices, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how families with $50M-$1B+ invest their capital. They also cover balancing risk tolerance and liquidity needs, where alpha is in the market today, and characteristics of an ideal private fund manager. The 10X Capital…

Big question for today: Can capitalism be both fair and profitable? Our guest on the 10X Capital Podcast, Roy Swan, says yes. And he's not just talking theory. As director of the Ford Foundation's Mission Investments, he's proving it with a whopping 28% CAGR return. But here's the kicker: they're…

I sat down with one of the greatest seed investors in history, Mike Maples Jr. who has a track record of identifying companies which can return 100X+ at the very earliest stages. One of the interesting perspectives he shared was comparing great founders to NFL quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes. He…

Mike Maples, Founding Partner at Floodgate, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss Mike’s new book “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future”. This is a masterclass on early-stage venture investing. Mike shares his views on identifying ideas and founders that led to his early investments in Lyft, Twitter,…

When Dr. Russell Read became CIO of Alaska Permanent, he was handed the reins of a $78 billion fund with a 35 year history or below average returns. In the latest episode of the 10X Capital Podcast, Dr. Read gives us an inside look at his mandate when he took…

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…