What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who arenโt?
“๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ’๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐, ๐ข๐ญ’๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐.”
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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