E59: How Jordan Nel Spots Winning Venture Funds

Key Points

• Investment bankers develop a resilience and work ethic that can be beneficial in other challenging professions, such as entrepreneurship.
• Concentrated investments in high-conviction opportunities can lead to significant returns, but they require careful risk assessment and a unique insight into the market or company.
• Smaller venture funds tend to outperform larger ones due to less decision-making bureaucracy and a more focused, hands-on approach to investments.