Unlocking Scale: How VCs Can Leverage Corporate and Accelerator Networks
Join Xinyi and Priya to explore how VCs can amplify portfolio growth through through accelerator/ corporate partnerships, focusing on technical development, market access, and research validation.
Nov 12, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Day 1
How to launch your first fund
Join Winter and Sathya as they share insights on launching your first fund. Learn essential strategies for fund operations, relationship building, and securing initial investors - ideal for aspiring fund managers.
Nov 12, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Day 1
Attracting Global LPs
Join Graham, Rajul, and Arjun as they explore what global LPs seek in emerging fund managers. Learn how top funds can attract international capital while competing globally. Discover insights on portfolio construction, the importance of networks, and standing out when "all IRR looks the same." Gain strategies for building LP relationships and differentiating your fund in this essential session for aspiring and emerging VCs.
Day 2
Nov 13, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM
Day 2
Notion for VCs
Join Akshay Kothari, Notion's COO, and Andrew Milich, Notion Mail to explore Notion as the central brain for VC firms. Discover game-changing features like charts for data visualization, forms for streamlined deal intake, and Gmail automations for effortless communication. Learn how Notion's AI-powered knowledge base enables smarter, faster decisions. See how to optimize dealflow, portfolio management, and internal operations with VC-specific templates. Transform your firm's workflow and boost efficiency with cutting-edge tools designed for today's competitive investment landscape.
Nov 13, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 2
Building your Personal Brand
Join Nicole DeTommaso, Principal at Harlem Capital, and Jivraj Singh, Founder of Indian Silicon Valley, as they share strategies for building a powerful personal brand in VC. Learn how to differentiate yourself in a competitive industry, from creating impactful pitches to developing a track record as a junior VC. Discover Nicole's approach to sourcing deals, evaluating investments, and tracking performance. Gain insights from both Nicole and Jivraj on advancing within a firm and leveraging your unique perspective. Essential for aspiring and early-career VCs looking to make their mark in the industry.
Nov 13, 8:30 – 9:30 PM
Day 2
Venture Assistance: Adding Value Beyond Capital
Join Vinod Khosla, with 38 years of VC experience, as he explores venture assistance. Khosla, who backed OpenAI when "almost impossible to diligence" and turned a $3M Juniper Networks investment into $7B, argues 90% of investors don't add value. Vinod unpacks from his experience on how VCs can provide meaningful support beyond funding, from incubating ideas to becoming true partners for founders in this insight-packed session.
Day 3
Nov 14, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Day 3
Strategic Role of Platform in VC
Join Cory & Gautham as they uncover the power of VC platforms. Learn how firms with significant platform teams achieved 1,100 basis point improvements in Net IRR and 0.5x TVPI over the last decade. Discover why more than half of VC firms now invest in platforms and how this trend drives outsized returns. Explore insights on focus areas, scaling support across investment stages, and case studies from global and Indian VCs in this essential session for forward-thinking VCs.
Nov 13, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Day 3
How to Leverage Your Network to Help Portfolio Companies
oin Evan to master modern network leverage for VCs. Learn how to transform your contact database into a strategic asset, automate relevant introductions, and measure the ROI of your network efforts.
Nov 13, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Day 3
Data-Driven Fund Forecasting
Join Anubhav from Tactyc, who's guided 250+ funds beyond Excel, to master data-driven fund forecasting. In this session, learn to build flexible models based on real-world data, not imagined portfolios. Discover how to optimize initial investments, set ownership targets, and implement realistic recycling strategies. Gain insights on effective portfolio construction, reserve ratios, and graduation rates. Explore balancing your unique edge with proven practices while avoiding common pitfalls. Essential for emerging and established fund managers seeking to enhance returns and impress LPs with data-driven approaches.
Nov 14, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Day 3
Decoding Power Law
Join David & Karthik for a data-driven exploration of venture capital's power law dynamics. David reveals how just 25-30 companies annually drive over half of global VC exit value, based on VenCap's analysis of 250+ funds and 11,000+ startups. Learn why accessing the top 1% deal flow is crucial for fund success. Explore implications for both emerging and established managers, blending global insights with Karthik's Indian VC experience.