The Role of Venture Capital in Diversifying Investment Portfolios

Justin Dyer, Chief Investment Officer of AWM Capital, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how AWM manages investments for professional athletes. Justin details AWM’s adherence to liability-driven portfolio construction, how it invests in venture and unique considerations when investing capital for athletes. (0:00) Introduction to Justin Dyer and AWM Capital (2:25) Wealth management challenges for athletes (4:45) Venture capital investment preferences at AWM Capital (7:07) Fund of funds structure and geographical tilts in venture investments (10:31) Balancing concentration and diversification in venture capital (13:02) Portfolio simulation and flexibility in strategy (17:09) Venture fund diligence and the weight of references (20:52) The role of disruption in venture capital (23:03) Philosophies on money, happiness, and living a flourishing life (27:19) Final thoughts and reflections