10X Capital Podcast
The 10X Capital podcast interviews the world's premier institutional investors to deliver insights on how they manage their capital. Interview topics include investment decision frameworks, capital allocation strategies, GP/LP relationships and many more.
E30: Alan Feld, Co-Founder of Vintage Investment Partners on How to Handle Succession in VC
Alan Feld sits down with David Weisburd to talk about his experience founding Vintage, the significance of product-market fit in VC, and how Vintage has thrived over two decades. They discuss the impact of personal history on investment decisions, building an enduring VC firm culture, and engaging with General Partners. They also touch on successful GP cultures, investment allocation, and VC-LP relationship transparency.
Key Points
- Diversifying at the firm level allows for concentrated bets on potential massive winners within individual funds.
- Understanding the quality and resilience of entrepreneurs, including their ability to pivot and adapt, is critical for identifying successful investments.
- Building a long-term, sustainable venture fund requires focusing on culture, succession planning, and giving partners the room to make decisions and learn from mistakes.
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