Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Joelle Kayden – Canvassing the Landscape at Accolade Partners, Venture is Eating the Investment World 7 (Capital Allocators, EP.235)
Feb 14, 2022
Joelle Kayden, Founder and Managing Partner of Accolade Partners, shares her remarkable journey in venture capital, including navigating the dot-com bubble. She discusses the four crucial strategies for success in venture, focusing on culture, portfolio construction, and the importance of adding value as a limited partner. Kayden also highlights the growing role of blockchain and the evolving dynamics of investment management, emphasizing the need for diversity and innovative thinking in today's market.
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Early Venture Experience
- Joelle Kayden began her career at Alex. Brown & Sons, managing a $23 million venture fund.
- She handled all aspects except investing and observed the overvaluation of early tech companies.
Transition to Capital Markets
- Joelle Kayden transitioned to capital markets after facing sexism in the venture capital industry.
- A male colleague refused to have her on the deal team due to her gender.
Venture-Backed IPOs
- At Alex. Brown, Joelle Kayden witnessed the firm become a leading underwriter for venture-backed IPOs.
- She worked on IPOs for major tech companies, including Starbucks, Qualcomm, and America Online.