E45: Lindel Eakman on Whether Venture Capital Returns are Higher than Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Buyout

Lindel Eakman sits down with David Weisburd to discuss his journey in the industry, the sustainability of a GP style, and the importance of culture fit in venture capital. They delve into generational transitions, conflicts in venture firms, and the persistence of LP returns, as well as Lindel’s investment strategies, views on search funds, and thoughts on seeding platform opportunities. (0:00) Introduction and Lindel Eakman's journey in the industry (6:58) Sustainability of a GP style and the role of culture fit in venture capital (12:00)Generational transitions and conflicts in venture capital firms (17:59)Sponsor: Deel, HR and Payroll platform for global work (18:31)Persistence of LP returns and backing Michael Kim and Cendana (22:36)Personal investment strategies and views on search funds (25:04)10X Capital Podcast Newsletter (25:11)Benchmarking and financial conservatism in venture capital investing (30:03)Seeding platform opportunities in the VC, LP space (31:15)Investment opportunities in secondaries (34:06)The future for Lindel Eakman and the role of founders in venture capital