How I Invest with David Weisburd
How I Invest with David Weisburd is a podcast that interviews the world's leading institutional investors. Previous guests include The Ford Foundation, Northwestern University Endowment, CalPERS, Stepstone, and other top limited partners.
Episodes (51)
E151: The Rise of Asset-Backed Credit w/Billy Libby
In this episode of How I Invest, Billy Libby, Co-Founder and CEO of Upper90, discusses how his firm is redefining venture capital through a hybrid investment model that combines equity and credit. He...
E150: Tax-Aware Investing: Insights for Family Offices and UHNW Individuals
In this episode of How I Invest, Aaron Hodari, Managing Director at Schechter, delves into the world of wealth management and alternative investments. He shares how his firm navigates market...
E149: From $0 to $1B in 3 Years: Fin Capital's Meteoric Rise in Fintech Investing
In this episode of How I Invest, Logan Allin, Managing Partner and Founder of Fin Capital, shares how his firm uses AI-powered predictive models to evaluate startups. We explore how AI can assess...
E148: TIFF's $8B Portfolio Revealed: Strategies Institutions Need
In this episode of How I Invest, I speak with Brendon Parry, Head of Private Markets, Deputy CIO, and Managing Director at TIFF Investment Management. Brendon shares insights on TIFF’s mission to...
E147: Inside the Mind of a $2.4 Billion Investor w/Charlotte Zhang
In this episode of How I Invest, I dive deep into a conversation with Charlotte Zhang of Inatai Foundation. Charlotte shares her approach to managing a $2.4 billion private investment program, the...
E146: The 92% AI Failure: Unmasking Enterprise's Trillion-Dollar Mistake
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of Invisible Technologies and former head of McKinsey’s QuantumBlack Labs. Matt shares his deep insights on enterprise AI...
E145: Is a 35% IRR Really Achievable? Exploring Search Fund Returns
In this episode of How I Invest, I interview Robert Cherun, an expert in search funds and small-cap investing. Robert shares his journey from launching his own search fund to building and exiting a...
E144: How the World’s Top Investors Compound Their Advantages
In this special solo episode of How I Invest, I break down one of the most powerful forces in investing: compounding. Over the course of 142 episodes, I’ve discovered that the best investors all...
E143: From Fame to Fortune: How Celebrities Turn Fame into Billion-Dollar Brands
In this episode of How I Invest, I interview Scott van den Berg, an expert in celebrity-founded brands and the managing partner of Hotstar VC. Scott shares deep insights into how celebrities are...
E142: How to Generate Alpha on $350 Billion w/CIO of CalSTRS Scott Chan
In this episode of How I Invest, I have a conversation with Scott Chan, Chief Investment Officer of CalSTRS, to explore how he oversees a staggering $350 billion in assets. Scott shares insights on...
E141: Balaji Srinivasan: The Rise of Network States and the Fall of Nation-States
In this episode of How I Invest, I chat with Balaji Srinivasan—former CTO of Coinbase, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and bestselling author of The Network State. Balaji shares his...
E140: Hamilton Lane Co-CEO on the $950 Billion AUA Business
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private market investing. Erik discusses the evolving landscape of private markets and the...
E139: How HIG Went from $75 Million to $67 Billion AUM
In this episode of How I Invest, I engage with Jackson Craig, Managing Director and Co-Head of H.I.G. Bayside's U.S. Special Situations and Distressed Debt Strategy. With over 20 years of experience...
E138: Do Relationships Drive Financial Returns? w/Jeremy Heer
In this episode of How I Invest, I speak with Jeremy Heer, Managing Director at the University of Illinois Foundation, about the art of networking, the power of super connectors, and the evolving...
E137: Lessons from Managing $300 Billion Dollars w/ John Skjervem (CIO of URS)
In this episode of How I Invest, I dive deep into a discussion with John Skjervem, Chief Investment Officer at Utah Retirement Systems (URS), to uncover the unique governance and investment strategies...
E136: Navigating Startup and Venture Capital Legal Risks w/Constantine Karides
In this episode of How I Invest, I interview Constantine Karides, a Lead Partner at Reed Smith, to discuss the critical role lawyers play in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Constantine...
EP135: How to Access Top Quartile Venture Capital Funds w/Mel Williams
In this episode of How I Invest, I have a conversation with Mel Williams, Co-Founder and General Partner at TrueBridge Capital Partners. We dive into TrueBridge’s pivotal role as Forbes' data partner...
E134: How I Accidentally Started a Billion Dollar Tech Company w/Carta CEO Henry Ward
In this episode of How I Invest, I dive deep into a conversation with Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, to discuss his journey building one of the most transformative companies in private market...
E133: Lessons from Investing in 2200 Startups (in 23 Minutes)
In this episode of How I Invest, I connect with Lorenzo Thione, Managing Director at Gaingels, one of the most active and inclusive venture syndicates in the world. Lorenzo discusses his philosophy on...
E132: How Nichole Wischoff Raised a $50M Fund in 5 Months
In this episode of How I Invest, I dive into a conversation with Nichole Wischoff, Founder and Managing Partner at Wischoff Ventures, to explore her remarkable journey of raising a $50 million fund...
E131: Can VCs Make Money in Deep Tech? w/Nick Shekerdemian
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Nick Shekerdemian, entrepreneur, investor, and founding partner of The Venture Collective (TVC). A former Oxford student turned Thiel Fellow, Nick...
E130: CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost on the Future of the $500 Billion Pension Fund
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS, the largest public pension fund in the United States. From her beginnings in public service to leading a $502.9 billion...
E129: The Number #1 Predictor of Startup Success w/Ken Smythe
In this episode of How I Invest, I connect with Ken Smythe, founder of Next Round Capital, to discuss his journey in private markets, lessons from hedge fund management, and the future of thematic...
E128: iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano on the New $145 Trillion Entering Private Markets
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and CEO of iCapital, to explore the transformative potential of alternative investments in the wealth management space....
E127: Interview with CEO of Top AI Company Backed by Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Felix Ejeckam, Co-Founder and CEO of Akash Systems. Felix discusses how Akash is leveraging synthetic diamond technology to revolutionize cooling for...
E126: How much Bitcoin should Institutional Investors hold? w/CIO of Bitwise
In this episode of How I Invest, I connect with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Matt shares his expertise on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments, offering...
E125: Co-CIO Alifia Doriwala on RockCreek’s $16 Billion Edge
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Alifia Doriwala, Co-CIO and Managing Director at RockCreek, a multi-asset and OCIO solutions firm managing $16 billion in assets. Alifia delves into...
E124: Is Venture Capital Entirely Based on Luck? University of Chicago and Oxford Study
In this episode of the How I Invest Podcast, I interview David Clark, CIO of Vencap, to discuss the venture capital landscape. We discuss assumptions about small vs. large venture funds, unpack...
E123: Should LPs invest in Venture Capital? w/Gregor von dem Knesebeck
In this episode of How I Invest, I connect with Gregor von dem Knesebeck, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Future Partners. Gregor shares the story of building a successful fund-of-funds...
E122: How an $80B Asset Manager Seeds the Growth of New GP Talent
In this episode of How I Invest, I sit down with Elizabeth Browne, Managing Director and Co-Head, Sponsor Solutions Group & Elevate at GCM Grosvenor. Elizabeth shares her deep expertise in GP...
E121: What Billionaires Do Differently in Investing with Ron Diamond
In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd speaks with Ron Diamond, a renowned expert in the family office space and the founder of Diamond Wealth. Together, they explore the transformative role...
E120: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Private Equity and Venture Capital w/Teddy Gold
In this episode of How I Invest, David Weisburd is joined by Teddy Gold, the Founder and CEO of 3i, a membership-based platform that connects elite investors. Teddy discusses key insights into private...
E119: How the Visa Foundation Invests w/Najada Kumbuli
Najada Kumbuli, Vice President, Head of Investments at Visa Foundation sits down with David Weisburd to discuss what makes a first-time fund manager a breakout success, why storytelling matters in...
E118: Loyola University's $1.2 Billion Edge
In this episode of How I Invest, we’re joined by Michael Kakenmaster, Director of Investments at Loyola University Chicago. Michael shares his journey and expertise in managing university endowment...
E117: What Will Family Offices Invest into in 2025? w/Hansen Ringer
Hansen Ringer, Managing Director at Sepio Capital sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the asset class that delivers equity-like returns without the market risk, what distressed credit reveals...
E116: How Everyday Investors can Access Private Equity w/Pantheon ($70B AUM)
Victor Mayer, Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth at Pantheon sits down with David Weisburd to discuss why top GPs are rushing to evergreen funds, how Pantheon balances small-cap potential and...
E115: Is the 60/40 Portfolio Outdated? w/James Langer
James Langer, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Redmont Wealth Advisors sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how Reason small cap stocks are crushing large caps, the academic...
E114: Brockenbrough $4.3 Billion Investment Edge
Chris Dion, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Brockenbrough sits down with David Weisburd to discuss what makes small buyout funds resilient, how small buyouts outperform big private...
E113: Christopher Zook: Playing to Win - Lessons Learned from Scaling CAZ Investments to $8B and Building a Winning Culture
Christopher Zook, Founder, Chairman, & Chief Investment Officer at CAZ Investments sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the cost of keeping the wrong person on the team, the crucial mistake CEOs...
E112: Jake Paul: How to Build a Multi-Billion Dollar Startup
Jake Paul and Joey Levy, Co-Founders of Betr, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss Jake Paul’s bold vision for the future of sports betting and how the company seeks to become the market leader in...
E111: KFF’s (Kaiser Family Foundation) CIO on their $700 Million Venture Capital Edge
Dean Duchak, Chief Investment Officer at KFF sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the lessons learned from 13 years at KFF, how to create a culture of collaboration in endowments, and Dean’s...
E110: How Legacy Knight Scaled $1.5 Billion in Under 5 Years
David Sawyer, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner at Legacy Knight : Multi-Family Office sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the top mistakes investors make in GP stakes, why middle-market...
E109: Top Tier Capital Partners ($7B+ AUM) - Lessons Learned from Investing in 450 Funds
Ben Challgren, Principal at Top Tier Capital Partners sits down with David Weisburd to discuss what makes a top-performing fund, the surprising role of local managers in European venture success and...
E108: What is the Future of Venture Capital? w/Charles Hudson
Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how to support first-time fund managers, innovative strategies for sourcing deals in venture capital and...
E107: Caltech’s CIO’s $4.6 Billion Investment Strategy
Scott Richland, Chief Investment Officer at Caltech sits down with David Weisburd to discuss key portfolio secrets inside Caltech’s $4.5B endowment strategy, the importance of strategy discipline in...
E106: How Pantheon ($60B) Invests Globally
Kunal Sood, Managing Director at Pantheon sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how US institutional investors can access Indian venture capital and private equity, key trends shaping India's...
E105: Ryan Serhant: How Successful Entrepreneurs Manage Time (1,000 Minute Rule)
David Weisburd speaks with Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of Serhant, about the explosive growth following the Netflix debut of *Owning Manhattan*. They discuss how the show has transformed the...
E104: How to Start a Single Family Office w/Justinas Milašauskas
Justinas Milašauskas, Investment Manager at Willgrow sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the risks and rewards of investing in spinouts, top lessons learned from investing in venture and private...
E103: Alex Hormozi - Private Equity’s Next Billionaire?
Alex Hormozi, entrepreneur and founder of Acquisition.com, joins David Weisburd to share his journey of building a $150 million net worth. He discusses the lessons learned from losing his fortune...
E102: Interview w/Kellogg School of Business Dean
Francesca Cornelli, Dean at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how private equity firms handle CEO turnover, why private equity firms...
E101: Lessons from University of Texas ($70B) and Stanford Endowment ($40B)
Mark Shoberg, CIO & Partner at Capital Creek Partners sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the keys to successful institutional investing, how large should an endowment be for optimal returns, and...
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