Episode 2018

Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018

Oct 2, 202451:25Watch on YouTube

Timestamps:

(1:18) Alex kicks off the show!

(2:27) Our Fund of Funds panel from Liquidity Summit 2024 take the stage.

(2:54) Insights from Ben Choi on Fund of Funds

(6:25) Emerging Manager Funds with Michael Downing

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(13:38) Challenges for Emerging Managers in Venture Capital

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(21:30) Venture Capital Performance with Seyonne Kang

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(33:30) Monique Woodard on Raising a First Fund

(38:35) Debunking Myths of Raising a First Fund

(40:46) Importance of Individual vs. Institutional Investors

(42:18) Building Relationships for Subsequent Funds

(43:45) Identifying Your Ideal LP Persona

(45:19) Leveraging Your Fund's Unique Strengths

(49:24) Strategies for Fund 2 and Beyond

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