

E71: Interview with RAISE Global Summit & Akkadian Founder Ben Black
Jun 11, 2024
Ben Black, Co-Founder of Akkadian Ventures, shares insights on RAISE Global Summit and venture capital fundraising strategies. Discussions include building successful partnerships, adding unique value to LPs, challenges faced by emerging managers, and the significance of operational excellence in fund entrepreneurship.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Building Successful Partnerships and Unique Value in Venture Capital Fundraising
03:41 • 21min
Insights into RAISE Global Summit and Acadia's Direct Secondary Fund
25:04 • 4min
Building and Growing a Small Investment Firm: Challenges and Values
29:20 • 2min
Fund Entrepreneurship and Investor Blend for Fund Success
31:40 • 6min
Building Strong Relationships for Investment Success
37:57 • 4min
Reflections on VC career, investment success, and the significance of the RAISE conference
42:02 • 2min