Earnest Sweat’s Post

Earlier this week, we wrapped up the year with an incredible Swimming with Allocators lunch (sponsored by Brex) —a chance to bring together some of the sharpest minds in the venture and allocator world for a thoughtful conversation. We dove into pressing topics like what more consolidation in the RIA sector could mean for emerging managers and allocators alike. One of the standout predictions for 2025? We’re likely to see even more spinouts as mid-career allocators and GPs carve out their own paths. It was also great to reconnect with a few attendees who have been featured on the podcast this year—each of whom brought fresh perspectives to the table. If you’ve missed any of our episodes, it’s the perfect time to catch up. Swimming with Allocators dives deep into the allocator ecosystem, exploring trends, challenges, and what’s next for venture capital. Check them out (see links in the comments), and here’s to an exciting 2025 ahead!