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AGB Trusteeship Podcast: What Boards Need to Know about Venture Capital

Articles & Interviews | May 12, 2025 | Nathaniel Fraser, CFA
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Venture capital can be a compelling portfolio driver for institutional investors—but it requires a clear understanding of its risks and long-term potential.

In Episode 54 of AGB’s Trusteeship Podcast, Cerity Partners OCIO Senior Principal Nat Fraser, CFA, joins AGB Senior Consultant John Griswold to discuss what institutional board members need to know about venture capital, what questions to ask, and how to approach it as part of a long-term, diversified investment strategy.

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