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E74: How the $4B Kresge Foundation Invests into Venture - Venus Phillips
Episode 74
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
Venus Phillips, Managing Director at Kresge Foundation, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the Kresge Foundation’s venture strategy. They cover mission-driven investing, opportunities and risks investing in China and India, and building true partnerships between general partners and limited partners.
(0:00) Episode preview
(0:34) Introduction to Venus Phillips and Kresge Foundation
(1:21) Mission-driven investing
(2:19) Revitalizing Detroit
(3:36) Kresge’s venture strategy
(4:04) Opportunities and risks investing in China & India
(7:41) Accessing premier venture funds
(10:38) Building LP relationships
(18:46) Closing remarks