05 Mar 2026
23m

E318: The Biggest Mistake Investors Make When Building a Venture Portfolio

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How I Invest with David Weisburd

The podcast explores venture capital portfolio construction and management, particularly for family offices. It emphasizes the importance of longevity and experience in asset management, highlighting that seeing the long-term outcomes of investment decisions is crucial. The discussion covers key differences between venture capital and private equity, focusing on identifying factors like "right to win" and "network centrality." The guest stresses that larger footprints in venture capital and private growth asset classes, along with strong governance, are determinants of success. Additionally, the podcast addresses setting realistic expectations, benchmarking strategies, and considering growth equity as an overlooked opportunity with high growth and capital efficiency.

Outlines

Part 1: Philosophy, Vision, and Longevity

Part 2: Portfolio Construction and Management

Part 3: Benchmarking and Growth Strategies

Part 4: Co-Investing and Scaling

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