Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

[REPLAY] Joelle Kayden – Canvassing the Landscape at Accolade Partners, Venture is Eating the Investment World 7 (Capital Allocators, EP.235)

Feb 27, 2023

Joelle Kayden, Founder and Managing Partner of Accolade Partners, brings nearly 20 years of tech investment banking experience to the discussion. She reflects on navigating the venture capital landscape, from launching Accolade during the dot-com bubble to evolving strategies over the years. Joelle shares her insights on winning in venture capital, the necessity of building strong cultures, and the importance of diversity in investment. She also highlights the challenges of current market valuations and the therapeutic benefits of hobbies like fly fishing.

55:47

Creator website

Episode guests

Joelle Kayden

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape

23min

Navigating Diversity in Investment: Opportunities and Challenges

2min

Building Strong Cultures in Venture Capital

2min

Navigating Investment Dynamics

17min

Future Perspectives on Accolade and the Venture Capital Landscape

3min

Reflections on Hobbies, Habits, and Investment Insights

2min

Lessons in Mentorship, Communication, and Patience

4min

My guest on the 7th episode of Venture is Eating the Investment World is Joelle Kayden, the Founder and Managing Partner of Accolade Partners, a $3.6 billion venture fund of funds that invests across early stage, growth, blockchain, and empowerment strategies and one of the most respected firms in the business. Our conversation covers Joelle’s nearly two decades in technology investment banking, the launch of Accolade into the dot.com bubble, and its evolution over twenty years. We then discuss her perspectives on the four ways to win in venture capital, assessing culture, adding value as an LP, portfolio construction, re-upping decisions, and investing in the current environment. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.