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E389: The Future of Investing: Data Centers, AI & the Next Trillion-Dollar Companies
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Summary
What happens when one investor sits at the intersection of venture capital, natural resources, AI, space infrastructure, and geopolitics? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Stephens, Director of Investments at Spider Management, to discuss how institutional investors are adapting to a world where private markets are capturing more value, AI is reshaping capital allocation, and the boundaries between asset classes are disappearing. Rob shares lessons from both the GP and LP sides of the table, explains why traditional portfolio construction frameworks may be outdated, and explores how themes like power generation, data centers, space infrastructure, and venture capital are becoming increasingly interconnected. We also discuss emerging managers, co-investments, continuation vehicles, concentration versus diversification, and the future of private markets.