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Today’s show:
Michael Kim joins David Weisburd and Jason Calacanis to discuss doubts LPs have about valuations (2:43), managing a portfolio and collaborating effectively with entrepreneurs (13:44), a close look at Keith Rabois' move from Founders Fund back to Khosla Ventures (35:15), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Michael Kim and Jason Calacanis to dive into the world of VCs, LPs and GPs
(2:43) Exploring the doubts LPs may have about how VCs are marking startups
(7:51) Jason's strategy as an LP in funds and the search for a universal gold standard in LP benchmarks
(10:14) Why LPs might be incentivized to allow markups from GPs
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(13:44) LP portfolio management best practices
(19:57) Evaluating different GP strategies for secondary deals
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(25:44 ) Comparing "idealistic" and "pragmatic" fund manager archetypes. what the right number is for a founder to sell in secondary
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(35:15) Breaking down Keith Rabois leaving Founders Fund to return to Khosla Ventures
(44:52) Addressing the challenges and responsibilities of starting a new firm
(48:08) Bill Ackman’s crusades, how LPs look at backing outspoken GPs
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