How I Invest with David Weisburd

E258: Ryan Serhant: Why Leaders Who Don’t Evolve Get Left Behind

E257: What I Learned Advising the World’s Top CIOs at Goldman Sachs

E256: What Fintech Will Look Like in 5 Years - Steve McLaughlin (FT Partners)

E255: How to Hire the Top 0.1%

E254: How to Build a 100-Year Venture Firm

In this episode, David Weisburd interviews Mark Peter Davis, a venture investor with an impressive track record, about his investment philosophy and its evolution over his 20-year career. Mark shares counterintuitive lessons he's learned about venture capital, emphasizing the importance of understanding potential exit ...

E253: How Great CIOs Think w/Bill Brown

In this episode of the "How I Invest" podcast, David Weisburd interviews Bill, a CIO of a multi-billion dollar family office, about his investment strategies and experiences. Bill shares key lessons learned from Leonard Stern, emphasizing efficiency and focus. The conversation covers Bill's involvement in the "Big Shor...

E252: Inside the Mind of a 29-Year-Old Billion-Dollar Fund Manager

David Weisburd interviews the co-founder of Legalist, discussing the company's origins as a legal analytics startup that pivoted to litigation finance after advice from Y Combinator. The conversation covers Legalist's decision to operate as an asset management company raising successive funds, the challenges of raising...

E251: Why 95% of Funds Don’t Pass LP Diligence w/Alex Edelson

In this episode of How I Invest, Alex Edelson discusses how seed funds are leveraging AI to enhance various aspects of their operations, including sourcing, diligence, and portfolio construction. Alex shares insights into what differentiates top-performing GPs and the importance of building strong relationships with bo...

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 networ...

E249: How LPs Unlock Liquidity Without Selling

In this episode of How I Invest, Alex Simpson of LiquidLP discusses NAV loans, which allow LPs to borrow against their illiquid assets in private funds. He explains the advantages of NAV loans over secondaries, noting that loans allow LPs to retain ownership and potential upside while accessing liquidity. Alex details ...

E248: The Institutionalization of GP Stakes: What Comes Next

In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd interviews Mark Wade from Caz Investments at the FuturePeer Conference. Mark explains Caz's thematic investment approach, particularly focusing on GP stakes, driven by the growth of private markets. He details the structuring of GP stakes, the reasons GPs sell them, and a...

E247: Why Wall Street Is Wrong About AI w/ Dan Ives

In this episode of the "How I Invest" podcast, David Weisburd interviews Dan Ives, a tech analyst, about his investment strategies and views on companies like Tesla, Nvidia, and Palantir. Ives emphasizes a long-term valuation approach, looking 3-7 years ahead, and focusing on disruptive technology and AI applications. ...

E246: Private Equity in 2025: Fees, Rates, and the Law of Large Numbers

In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd interviews Nolan about investment strategies and market trends. Nolan shares insights on FEG Investment Advisors, growth catalysts in the investment advisory industry, and criteria for selecting an investment advisor. The discussion covers the criticisms of OCIOs, the ris...

E245: From $0 to Billions in a Regulated Market

E244: Structural Alpha vs. Storytelling w/Alan McKnight

In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd interviews Alan McKnight, CIO of Regions Banks, about advising different asset classes, particularly pension funds and smaller family offices. McKnight emphasizes the importance of understanding a client's willingness and ability to bear illiquidity, as it directly impact...

E243: The Gift Hidden Inside The Biggest Crisis

E242: Gen Z, Dopamine, and the New Investing Playbook

In this episode of the Capital Series podcast, David Weisburd interviews the founder of Dubb, a regulated copy-trading platform, about the rise of retail investing, the cultural shift driving younger generations towards riskier assets, and the importance of financial education. The conversation explores Dubb's mission ...

E241: How Spirits Became a $1 Trillion Alternative Asset Class

E240: The Edge: Risk, Discipline, and Judgment in Venture

In this interview, David Weisburd explores with Speaker 1 the qualities and strategies for identifying and investing in successful startups, particularly in the hard tech sector. Speaker 1 shares insights gained from their experience at the Cornell Endowment, emphasizing the importance of recognizing world-class invest...

E239: FemHealth Ventures: Sara Crown Star on Redefining Success Beyond the Family Business