Dakota Live! Podcast: Unlocking Early-Stage Venture Capital with Screendoor

In this episode of the Dakota Live! Podcast, Robert Morier sits down with Lisa Cawley and Jamie Rhode from Screendoor, an investment platform focused on backing the next generation of venture capital managers.

Lisa, Jamie, and Layne Johnson, who was unable to attend the recording, represent Screendoor, an investment platform that invests in new managers, driving the next wave of innovation and new perspectives in venture capital. They provide limited partners with access to highly competitive managers, driving alpha that would be challenging for them to otherwise identify, access, and underwrite.

The conversation explores how Screendoor is addressing critical gaps in the venture capital ecosystem by identifying and supporting new managers, who are driving innovation and building the next wave of venture firms.

Whether you're an allocator, an emerging GP, or just curious about venture capital, this episode provides invaluable insights into how Screendoor's unique approach combines allocator expertise with GP advisors to unlock access to early-stage managers with high return potential.

Lisa and Jamie explain how Screendoor evaluates emerging managers by looking beyond the numbers, focusing on grit, resilience, and unconventional backgrounds to discover the next industry leaders.

Tune in to learn how Screendoor is transforming venture capital by providing access for institutional investors to engage with early-stage managers, fostering a community-driven approach that emphasizes the value of relationship building.

Along the way, Lisa and Jamie share real-world examples of how their hands-on approach has helped early-stage managers navigate the challenges of firm building and capital allocation, illustrating how innovation and new perspectives can drive alpha in venture capital.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Screendoor is shaping the future of venture capital, empowering allocators and GPs alike.