20VC: How MIT Selects Venture Managers to Invest in | The Three Categories of Check MIT Writes Into Funds | How MIT Builds Their Venture Fund Portfolio | How MIT Approach Direct Investing | Why Being an LP Has Never Been Harder with Ryan Akkina @ MIT
This podcast episode delves into the dynamic and evolving venture capital industry, exploring topics such as the complexities of evaluating fund managers and the strategies for building a portfolio of funds. It also highlights the challenges of venture capital deployment, liquidity constraints, and the intricacies of incentive structures in endowments and family offices. Seasoned investors share their insights on decision-making processes, portfolio management techniques, and the evolving investment strategies shaping the venture capital landscape. The conversation also touches upon the changing perspectives on hard tech and NFTs, emphasizing the need for adaptability and open-mindedness in the investment world.
