Atul Rustgi discusses LP value-add in VC, biotech diversification, blockchain exposure, family office investments, and raising funds in a market downturn. They explore the complexities of VC relationships, navigating challenges in investing, and strategic asset allocation in blockchain. Also, reflections on reinvestment strategies, mentorship, and contrarian thinking in the investment landscape.

Origins is a podcast about the VC and LP ecosystem, co-hosted by Nick Chirls of Notation and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners. In this episode, we are joined by Atul Rustgi, managing partner of Accolade Partners, a top-performing venture capital, growth equity, and blockchain fund of funds. Prior to joining Accolade in 2007, Atul worked at McKinsey & Co., a leading strategy consulting firm, where he advised senior management on issues of strategy, organization, technology and operations. Before McKinsey, Atul worked at the Robin Hood Foundation, a venture philanthropy that funds and supports innovative poverty-fighting organizations in New York City. Atul holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan. Follow us: https://twitter.com/nchirls https://twitter.com/beezer232 https://twitter.com/AccoladePrtnrs

Atul Rustgi, Partner at Accolade, discusses evaluating VC managers, fund size, and COVID-19 impact. Talks about investing in early-stage venture and late-stage growth equity funds. Reflects on the evolution of the venture capital industry from 2007. Provides insights into current environment challenges and future outlook on software and healthcare investments.