Sidley partner Shane Goudey had an insider segment (12:51-18:08) as part of a featured series on the Swimming with Allocators podcast hosted by Earnest Sweat, Founding Partner of Public School Ventures, and Alexa Binns, an angel investor and LP. His segment discussed trends in fund formation and the current state of the venture market, including the need for genuine interest and commitment in venture investing, the benefits of a diversified yet opportunistic portfolio, and practical advice for family offices.
The full episode, “Patient Capital, Bold Bets: Constructing a Venture Book That Works” featured Joshua Berkowitz, Managing Principal of Berkocorp. Joshua joined Earnest and Alexa to discuss transitioning his family office from real estate to venture capital. Their conversation covers how to underwrite exceptional managers, the value of GP and LP recommendations, and the evolving landscape of venture, especially the rise of young founders and AI-driven startups.
