

[REPLAY] Chris Douvos – Venture Capital’s Super LP (Capital Allocators, EP.14)
Feb 27, 2023
Chris Douvos, Managing Director at Venture Investment Associates and author of the Super LP blog, shares his fascinating journey from strategy consulting to venture capital. He discusses the evolving landscape of venture investing, highlighting key trends and the importance of relationship management. Douvos emphasizes the challenges of negotiating fees in a competitive market and advocates for focused portfolios over diversification. With insights on innovation and the human elements of investing, he provides a unique perspective on navigating the venture capital world.
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Softball Loss and Career Path
- Chris Douvos apologized to Ted Seides for a softball game loss in college.
- Douvos then discussed his career path from a congressional campaign to strategy consulting at Monitor Company.
Co-ed Bathrooms and Michael Porter
- Douvos shared an anecdote about his office mate at Monitor Company advocating for co-ed bathrooms.
- He then recounted an encounter with Michael Porter, highlighting networking dynamics.
Contrarian Investing
- Douvos emphasizes the importance of contrarian thinking in investing.
- He learned early on to find different angles and approaches.