Jaclyn Hester
Partner at Foundry Group, a venture capital firm. Experienced investor with expertise in portfolio construction and management.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 51min
Sapphire Partners hosts Jaclyn Hester, Foundry Group
Jaclyn Hester, Partner at Foundry Group, discusses LP fund selection, performance metrics, and market shifts. Topics include the evolution from attorney to VC, strategies for LPs in VC, future success narratives, building trust, partnership dynamics, and market predictions in VC.
Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 16min
VC Fundamentals Part 4: Portfolio Construction & Management (with Jaclyn Hester & Lindel Eakman of Foundry Group)
Jaclyn Hester, a Partner at Foundry Group, and Lindel Eakman, also from Foundry, dive into the intricacies of venture capital portfolio construction and management. They discuss the importance of diversification versus concentrated investments, emphasizing the significance of risk mitigation and strategic decision-making. Key metrics like IRR and cash-on-cash multiples are explored, shedding light on what constitutes ‘good’ fund performance. The conversation also highlights the dynamics between VCs and founders, stressing the need for strong partnerships and open communication.
