E250: The GP Fundraising Playbook: From First Meeting to Final Close

In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd interviews Yasmine, a fundraiser in the venture capital space. Yasmine shares her journey from London to Columbus, Ohio, and how she got involved with Drive, a venture capital firm. She discusses her contrarian approach to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of networking and understanding the shifting priorities of LPs. Yasmine also talks about her philosophy of adding value to relationships, the challenges of building a fund of funds, and her passion for working with inspiring managers. She contrasts her approach with more traditional relationship-focused fundraising strategies, advocating for a market-mapping approach that prioritizes efficiency and solving LPs' immediate needs. The conversation also explores the nuances of building trust, the importance of team cohesion, and the role of "people-pleasing" in creating value and success in the venture capital world.