• Portfolio discussions

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    Here are some clips featuring discussions about portfolio strategy and construction:

    1. Portfolio Conversations: Bill Cillufo discusses the importance of planning for market disruptions, advising businesses to extend their runway and utilize their cash reserves prudently over the next 12-18 months 1.

    2. Portfolio Strategy Insights: On the Odd Lots podcast, Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal highlight the necessity of considering broader portfolio strategies rather than focusing solely on individual asset classes like emerging markets 2.

    3. Navigating Portfolio Health: Ravi Viswanathan talks about the importance of monitoring portfolio health, especially during downturns, and planning for cash reserves of two to three years 3.

    4. Portfolio Construction Dynamics: Jason Calacanis and Daniel Gross discuss the early stage investor dynamics and strategies to safeguard investments and ensure continued collaboration in the startup ecosystem 4.

    5. Portfolio Valuation Insights: Dave McClure and Jordan Stein emphasize the importance of proactive markdowns in assessing portfolio value and maintaining realistic valuations, particularly during fundraising 5.

    6. Portfolio Strategies during Crisis: Sarah Cannon discusses her firm's approach to supporting portfolio companies by focusing on employee well-being and identifying at-risk businesses to offer tailored support 6.

    7. Portfolio Construction: Adam D'Augelli details how True Ventures manages its funds and focuses on leading early-stage rounds to achieve targeted ownership percentages, highlighting the importance of consistent strategy 7.

    These discussions provide valuable insights into how experts think about and manage portfolio strategies in different contexts and market conditions.

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