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Drive Capital's Columbus gamble is paying off

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This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch EIC Connie Loizos is joined by Drive Capital co-founder Chris Olsen. Chris explains how Drive's contrarian approach to fund size, ownership stakes, and geographic focus is generating returns where others firms are right now struggling. Plus: why Silicon Valley billionaires are choosing Columbus, and what the "venture reckoning" means for the industry.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 01:28 - The $500M Distribution Week Strategy
  • 03:08 - Why Venture Math is Broken for Mega Funds
  • 05:00 - Thoughtful Automation Exit and Portfolio Returns
    • 10:00 - Fund Strategy and Family Office Trends
    • 12:00 - Secondary Sales and Series B Liquidity
    • 15:00 - Post-Mark Kwame Evolution and Geographic Expansion
    • 17:30 - Building Infrastructure Across Six Cities
    • 18:30 - Beyond Pure Tech: AI in Traditional Industries
    • 20:00 - Syndicate Strategy and Solo VC Approach
    • 22:46 - 30% Ownership Stakes and Pricing Philosophy
    • 25:00 - Silicon Valley Exodus to Columbus

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