Navigating Venture Capital: A University Perspective

Charmel Maynard, CIO of University of Miami, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss asset allocation, diversification strategies, and the process of assessing venture funds. The conversation also covers unique VC challenges, tracking emerging managers, and the importance of diversity in asset management.

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(0:00) Introduction and Charmel Maynard's career journey (1:57) Balancing challenge, board interactions, and long-term perspectives (4:02) Hyperchange events and capital allocation framework (6:29) Diversification and risk management strategies (8:28) Initial venture capital investments and Miami connections (11:21) Criteria and diligence in selecting venture funds (15:34) Strategy drift, tracking emerging managers, and proprietary deal flow (24:03) Diversity in asset management and the Knight Foundation study (27:16) The alpha from diverse teams and investment perspectives (30:34) Closing remarks and gratitude (34:22) Sponsor: Ikaria Labs and newsletter promotion