Venus Phillips, Managing Director at Kresge Foundation, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the Kresge Foundation’s venture strategy. They cover mission-driven investing, opportunities and risks investing in China and India, and building true partnerships between general partners and limited partners.

(0:00) Episode preview

(0:34) Introduction to Venus Phillips and Kresge Foundation

(1:21) Mission-driven investing

(2:19) Revitalizing Detroit

(3:36) Kresge’s venture strategy

(4:04) Opportunities and risks investing in China & India

(7:41) Accessing premier venture funds

(10:38) Building LP relationships

(18:46) Closing remarks