Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments, Pivotal Ventures
The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
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Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments, Pivotal Ventures

S1 E14 • Apr 1, 2025 • 55 mins

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Erin Harkless Moore to discuss the significance of continuous learning for investors. Erin shares her career journey, early influences, and experiences in discovering investing. They delve into the role of communication, curiosity, and team dynamics in making investment decisions, as well as the challenges faced in fundraising. The conversation covers building long-term investor relationships, frameworks for emerging fund managers, and assessing investor potential. They explore strategy alignment in the care economy, technology's impact, and quantitative metrics for fund performance. Erin offers advice for finance students, emphasizing mentorship and the importance of successful women in finance.

Key Points

  • Continuous learning and pausing to improve are essential traits for successful investors and allocators.
  • Building a community and leveraging networks are crucial for emerging fund managers to gain insights, support, and collaboration.
  • Understanding the core values, motivations, and alignment of teams is vital for making informed investment decisions, especially in challenging market environments.
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