Vienna Poiesz on Venture's barbell problem, building evidence-based IR, and earning LP trust over the long haul

Written By Kristen Ostro

The full episode → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qycxaFb3uA

Strut Consulting's Vienna Poiesz joins host Derek Shanahan on Outsourced Alpha to dig into venture's barbell problem — the growing split between mega-funds and struggling first-time managers, and what investor relations teams can actually do to address it.

Kristen Ostro

Kristen is the Founder & CEO of Strut Consulting and a seasoned leader in the venture capital industry. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of venture firms, from inception through fund maturation, and she’s worked closely with top-tier LPs, including institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and leading family offices.

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