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Superclusters - The Emerging LP Podcast

Superclusters by David Zhou
Venture Capital
Firm Building
Emerging Managers
Fund Managers
Succession Planning
Diligence
Investment Strategies
Alchemist Accelerator
Investment Strategy
Relationships In Business
Entrepreneurship
Leadership Transition
Endowments
New York
Angel Investing
Operational Due Diligence
Valuation Policy
Lps
GPS
Emerging Fund Managers

Superclusters is a podcast designed to help the emerging LP think like an established LP allocating to venture capital as an asset class. Our goal is to answer one question: How do the world's wealthiest institutions and individuals pick VC firms to invest in?

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Ben Choi from Next Legacy joins David on El Pack to answer your questions on how to build a venture capital fund. We bring on 3 GPs at VC funds to ask 3 different questions.

Gilgamesh Ventures' Miguel Armaza, also host of the incredible Fintech Lead... more

"The limiting downside is actually something a lot of emerging managers don’t think about. If you can turn all of your portfolio companies that don’t hit that exit velocity, if you can find a soft landing for those companies versus that’s a writeoff ... more

“A manager doesn’t generally fit into their ultimate quartile until Year 6.”

Apurva Mehta is the co-founding Managing Partner of Summit Peak Investments, a fund-of-funds that boasts a portfolio of both venture fund investments and direct investments... more

“It’s a mathematical reality that the highest performing GPs in this part of the market often also have the highest kill rates, which means some things are incredible and other things are super wonky and you have to be cool with that. You can’t be do... more

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Nicky Sugarman
Advisory expert in venture capital and former partner at Stanhope
Mountside Ventures
Episode: We Need Mega Cap VC Funds | Nicky Sugarman | Superclusters | S5E10
Abe Finkelstein
Co-managing partner at Vintage Investment Partners
Vintage Investment Partners
Episode: 22 Years in Venture Secondaries | Abe Finkelstein | Superclusters | S5E9
Josh Kanter
Founder and CEO of Leaf Planner, expert in family offices and wealth management
Leaf Planner
Episode: Inside the 100-Year Family Office | Josh Kanter | Superclusters | S5E8
Matt Curtolo
A capital allocator, advisor, and board member with extensive experience in venture capital and emerging managers.
Allocate
Episode: How to Bet on the Underdog | Matt Curtolo | Superclusters | S5E6
Raviv Sapir
Product guy, active angel investor, and capital allocator in venture capital funds
Vinthera
Episode: You're Doing Diligence Wrong | Raviv Sapir | Superclusters | S5E2
Adam Marchick
Partner at Acadian Ventures and head of Acadian's Seed Strategy.
Acadian Ventures
Episode: Talent Networks are your Greatest Asset | Adam Marchick | Superclusters | S4E9
Jay Rongjie Wang
Runs her own single family office, Primitiva Global and has extensive experience in venture capital
Primitiva Global
Episode: The Dao of Investing in VC Funds | Jay Rongjie Wang | Superclusters | S4E8
Charlotte Zhang
Senior Portfolio Manager for Inatai Foundation, with extensive experience in capital allocation across various institutions.
Inatai Foundation
Episode: The 4 P's to Evaluate GPs | Charlotte Zhang | Superclusters | S4E6
David York
Founder and managing director of Top Tier Capital Partners, a venture capital firm.
Top Tier Capital Partners
Episode: Listening to the Heartbeat of the Market | David York | Superclusters | S4E4

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Excellent work

    David does a fantastic job unpacking the opaque intersection of the LP and GP universe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book guyu
    United States4 months ago
  • The Best VC LP Podcast Out There!

    Superclusters is a must-listen for anyone serious about venture capital and LP dynamics. Every episode is packed with insights—thoughtful interviews, deep research on guests, and real nuggets of wisdom. It goes beyond surface-level chatter and delivers meaningful conversations that help you truly understand what drives great investors and firms. A rare combination of substance and strategy in the VC podcast world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KoiSoft
    United States5 months ago
  • Full of content!

    You learn a lot from this PODCAST from asset allocation strategies, to talent hiring tips, full of (interesting) content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L_BCD
    United States9 months ago
  • Total must

    If you want to listen in to how interesting people came to do interesting things in venture capital, this pod is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evan Duby
    United States2 years ago

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We Need Mega Cap VC Funds | Nicky Sugarman | Superclusters | S5E10
Q: How do you assess a venture manager to see if they can weather the storm?
I look at how focused they are on the operational setup of their firm.
We Need Mega Cap VC Funds | Nicky Sugarman | Superclusters | S5E10
Q: Why do you prefer speaking in multiples over IRR?
Multiple indicates how much money is actually being made, while IRR is often a measure associated with LP compensation.
We Need Mega Cap VC Funds | Nicky Sugarman | Superclusters | S5E10
Q: What are some of the most common things that LPs ask GPs, yet GPs don't often expect?
Most GPs have not prepared adequately for the operational side of fund management, which LPs expect them to understand.
We Need Mega Cap VC Funds | Nicky Sugarman | Superclusters | S5E10
Q: Why do you think the world needs another emerging manager program?
There’s a need for a European-focused program as many others do not cater to it, and it helps build a supportive community for European venture.
Why Trust is Built from the Small Things | Ben Ehrlich | Superclusters | S3E8
Q: How did you first start working with Eric Ries?
Through persistent cold emails expressing admiration and interest in LTSE, which ultimately led to an opportunity to work together.

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What is Superclusters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the complexities of venture capital, particularly from the perspective of emerging limited partners (LPs). Discussions frequently explore mega cap venture funds, capital allocation strategies, and the role of family offices in wealth management. The insights shared by guests, who are primarily industry leaders, provide listeners with practical knowledge about the investment landscape, the nuances of diligence, and strategies for evaluating fund managers. Noteworthy guests with diverse backgrounds share their experiences in navigating the venture capital world, offering valuable perspectives for both aspiring and seasoned investors.

The podcast is particularly unique in its commitment to demystifying how large institution... more

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2. Abe Finkelstein
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4. Matt Curtolo
5. Raviv Sapir
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8. Charlotte Zhang

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