[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital

What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who aren’t?

"𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞."

Currently serving as the Partner Emeritus at Top Tier Capital Partners, Lisa describes her journey as "serendipitous" and filled with unexpected twists.

Join us as we explore the realm of venture capital through Lisa Edgar's eyes. It's about nurturing relationships, establishing a solid foundation, and going beyond.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:15 - Views on current global venture market, Finland & ecosystem in Europe

03:15 - Lisa's journey from hospitality to venture

06:57 - Common mistakes when starting and the importance of relationship building

09:23 - Hard & soft skills that make GP successful

10:07 - Lisa's time at Horsley Bridge Partners; access plays and transitions

11:05 - What makes an enduring franchise; Benchmark's strategy in building

14:57 - Lisa's move to build Top Tier Capital Partners

17:46 - Living up to the name "Top Tier" and the mantra "leadership, trust, transparency and Respect

22:45 - Key to building infrastructure

24:40 - Access focused strategy, portfolio diversification

27:22 - Vision in fund evaluation and checklist for portfolio

32:15 - Strategies in fund of funds; criteria for success as fund manager

35:16 - Is fund of funds worth it?

39:32 - Access play: key learning and mistakes

43:19 - Lisa's thoughts on current market and how to cope as a team

46:28 - LP's view on ensuring GP's ethics

50:41 - Opportunities for people of color in the LP's world

51:50 - Lisa' next move

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