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The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

#131 Michael Kim: Korean, Japanese & American upbringing + unpacking how Cendana Capital invests in VC funds around the world!

May 23, 2023
Michael Kim, Founder of Cendana Capital, discusses his multicultural upbringing in the US with influences from Japan and Korea. He shares insights on Cendana's approach to investing in VC funds globally, from Australia to Israel. The episode explores his transition from banking to venture capital, the evolution of VC financing, and the importance of supporting early-stage fund managers for higher returns.
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Quick takeaways

  • Michael Kim's diverse cultural influences from Japan, Korea, and the US shaped his career path from politics to Venture Capital.
  • Cendana Capital's diligence process focuses on engaging founders, co-investors, and mortality rates for fund selection.

Deep dives

Michael Kim's Journey and Family Background

Michael Kim, founder and managing partner of Sindana Capital, shares his background from Morgantown, West Virginia, to his diversified cultural influences with a Japanese mom and Korean dad. His journey traverses exploring a career in politics to transition into banking and ultimately founding Sindana Capital, known as a fund of funds investing globally.

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