# E361: Why Venture Capital is Not an Asset Class

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Podcast: [How I Invest with David Weisburd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-i-invest-with-david-weisburd-6470713)
Published: 2026-05-04T12:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://howiinvestpodcast.com/episodes/MS7LjmdzfSJ
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## Resource

What if venture capital isn’t really an asset class—but a game where only a handful of managers actually matter? In this episode, I sit down with Ian Sigalow, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Greycroft, to discuss why venture returns are driven by a small group of firms with consistent access to the best companies. Ian explains why diversification often hurts venture outcomes, how the industry splits between “access” and “craft” investing, and why conviction, not consensus, drives results. We also explore what defines great founders in the AI era, how venture firms build brand and culture over decades, and why the intersection of multiple skill sets is becoming the foundation for generational companies.

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