Youngrok Kim: Institutional LP:  GREE LP
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Youngrok Kim: Institutional LP:  GREE LP

S1 E26 • Apr 15, 2025 • 53 mins

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Youngrok Kim about his journey from finance and technology to venture capital. Young shares insights on his transition from playing guitar to investing, emphasizing the craftsmanship and client service in VC. They discuss LP-GP fit, fund investments, and draw parallels between emerging managers and startups. The conversation covers fund management, stakeholder relationships, and evolving strategies, offering advice for aspiring managers. Young highlights storytelling, trust-building, and processes like sourcing and benchmarking, and they touch on brand building, data analysis, and content creation strategies.

Key Points

  • Investing in emerging managers is valuable for LPs due to the potential for high returns, access to unique co-investment opportunities, and gaining industry insights.
  • Building a fund brand through consistent content creation and community engagement is becoming increasingly important for venture capital firms to differentiate themselves and attract LP interest.
  • A strong "why" and a clear, thoughtful strategy are essential for emerging fund managers to navigate the challenging process of fundraising and establishing a successful venture capital firm.
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