Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture Capital Future-Proofing Portfolios w/ Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures) & Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest Global Private Equity)
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures; Piëch/Porsche family office) and Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest & impact advisor) to unpack what it really takes to future-proof portfolios in 2025 and beyond.
From AI’s existential risks to global liquidity crunches, China’s DeepSeek shock, secondaries, midstream renewable opportunities, and the rise of long-term family office strategies — this conversation cuts through hype and surfaces where capital and opportunity are truly misaligned.
If you’re an LP, GP, family office, or allocator thinking long-term, this is a must-listen.
Timestamps / Key Takeaways
0:00 - Intro: A modern Piëch/Porsche family office and PE global investment lens
04:26 - Why future-proofing portfolios matters in 2025 and beyond
09:14 - How LPs and family offices are navigating liquidity crunch: Secondaries, IPO freeze & new exit pathways and timeframe
16:49 - Capital vs. Opportunity: Where the biggest disconnects lie
21:07 - Impact vs. Harm (e.g., the crypto-climate paradox)
24:14 - Practical guide on how to allocate capital while “future-proofing”
26:37 - Are we optimistic? The Next-Gen & AI dilemma
28:19 - Q&A: What they’re NOT investing in?
Panelists:
Chris Rynning, Managing Partner, AMYP Ventures
Anulika Malomo, Non-Executive Director, HarbourVest Global Private Equity
Hosted by:
Sarah Chen-Spellings, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond The Billion
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