Sidley partners Idan Netser and Jason Kropp had an insider segment (15:56-23:48) 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. Their segment discussed how legal firms can serve as valuable connectors and advisors in the venture capital ecosystem, helping GPs and LPs network, make introductions, facilitate deal opportunities, and provide strategic guidance beyond traditional legal services.
The full episode, “Investing Beyond the Coastal Elites” featured Brian Brackeen, Managing Partner at Lightship Capital. Brian discussed his journey from tech founder to venture capital allocator and shared his vision for democratizing venture capital by investing in overlooked regions and challenging traditional investment biases. He emphasized the importance of founder-focused investing, leveraging AI in fund management, and creating opportunities beyond coastal tech hubs.
