This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch EIC Connie Loizos is joined by Drive Capital co-founder Chris Olsen. Chris explains how Drive's contrarian approach to fund size, ownership stakes, and geographic focus is generating returns where others firms are right now struggling. Plus: why Silicon Valley billionaires are choosing Columbus, and what the "venture reckoning" means for the industry.
Chapters:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:28 - The $500M Distribution Week Strategy
- 03:08 - Why Venture Math is Broken for Mega Funds
- 05:00 - Thoughtful Automation Exit and Portfolio Returns
- 10:00 - Fund Strategy and Family Office Trends
- 12:00 - Secondary Sales and Series B Liquidity
- 15:00 - Post-Mark Kwame Evolution and Geographic Expansion
- 17:30 - Building Infrastructure Across Six Cities
- 18:30 - Beyond Pure Tech: AI in Traditional Industries
- 20:00 - Syndicate Strategy and Solo VC Approach
- 22:46 - 30% Ownership Stakes and Pricing Philosophy
- 25:00 - Silicon Valley Exodus to Columbus
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