Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Tom Lenehan – Perpetual Thinking at Rockefeller University (Capital Allocators, EP.04)
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Apr 27, 2017 
Tom Lenehan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Rockefeller University, shares his expertise in managing a $2B endowment at a pioneer of biomedical research. He dives into the complexities of balancing long-term goals with short-term performance metrics. Lenehan discusses the challenges of selecting elite venture capitalists in a competitive landscape and the necessity for diligence in investment decisions. His personal anecdotes about navigating early career hurdles and learning from past mistakes add depth to a conversation about resilience in the investment world.
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Cleveland Baseball Childhood
- Tom grew up a diehard Cleveland baseball fan attending opening day and 4th of July games with his family.
- He fondly remembers the cavernous Cleveland Municipal Stadium with sparse crowds seeking foul balls.
Teamwork Starts with Action
- When there's a hole to be dug in the team, pick up the shovel and start digging.
- Everyone must pull together to accomplish the team's goal, regardless of specific roles.
Hybrid Investing Preference Revealed
- Tom realized he thrived in evaluating established businesses rather than early-stage ventures.
- He combined his interest in technology with a focus on companies with proven revenue and customers.
