Sabrina Bainbridge:  Associate Director of Impact Investments for Spring Point Partners
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Sabrina Bainbridge: Associate Director of Impact Investments for Spring Point Partners

S1 E18 • Apr 5, 2025 • 54 mins

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Sabrina Bainbridge about her finance journey and role at Spring Point. They explore Oklahoma's tech and food scene, Sabrina's investment strategy, and partner qualities she values. The discussion covers active investment, due diligence, and relationship-building, offering advice for Limited Partners (LPs). Sabrina shares insights on LP timelines, infrastructure, and evaluating managers. They also discuss culture's impact on fund management, lessons from Teach For America, venture capital trends, and effective communication. The episode wraps up with career advice and mentorship insights.

Key Points

  • Investors should focus on building deep, meaningful relationships with their portfolio companies and LPs, emphasizing transparency and active engagement.
  • Emerging managers need to be strategic about their fund's growth, ensuring they have a clear roadmap for scaling and maintaining strong portfolio management practices.
  • Honesty and clear communication are crucial in both asset allocation and building a supportive network within the investment community.
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