February 03, 2026
Kate Simpson, GEM’s Head of Venture Capital, joined David Weisburd on the How I Invest podcast to discuss how GEM evaluates venture managers and builds conviction in an increasingly crowded and bifurcated market. She shares our team’s perspective on the importance of disciplined sourcing, rigorous reference work, and thoughtful fund-level underwriting to assess strategy, access, and return potential.
Watch the full episode below.
Head of Venture Capital, Kate Simpson, joined David Weisburd on the How I Invest podcast to share how GEM evaluates venture managers and builds conviction through disciplined sourcing, rigorous reference work, and thoughtful fund-level underwriting in an increasingly bifurcated market.
In our 2026 Outlook, the GEM team explores the key forces driving today’s evolving market cycle, from AI-led capital spending to shifting dynamics in private markets, biotech, and real estate, and what they mean for positioning in the year ahead.
In this edition of The Long View, Co-CIO Matt Bank explains why managing risk with structure, discipline, and flexibility is essential for long-term investors, and how GEM’s approach helps portfolios endure uncertainty.
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