Kristen Ostro built Strut Consulting on five years of executive assistant experience. Here's what that career path actually teaches about VC fund operations, and why it matters for fund managers.

LP negotiating power in venture capital has shifted structurally in 2026. Learn why fewer active allocators means more leverage for LPs who can commit with certainty, and what that means for fund managers raising now.

Fundraising has never been more competitive for emerging managers. Vienna Poiesz, Director of Investor Relations at Strut Consulting, shares the tactical strategies that move funds from first meeting to final close.

Two Strut Consulting partners share their 2026 VC market predictions: stacked SAFE conversions, cap table clean-ups, and how a contracting LP pool is reshaping fund terms.

VC event strategy is how fund managers build LP trust and founder relationships before the ask. Learn the formats, planning framework, and follow-up systems that produce real outcomes.

Investor relations for VC funds is about building LP trust across every stage of the fund cycle, not just during a raise. A practical framework for emerging managers.