Built to Last: Creating Enduring Venture Firms

​What does it take to build a venture firm that stands the test of time?
In a market shaped by cycles and constant change, firm longevity isn’t accidental - it results from deliberate choices and durable values.

​Join Bruce Leak (General Partner, Playground Global), Nicolas Szekasy (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, KASZEK) and Pejman Nozad (Co-Founder & Founding Managing Partner, Pear VC) for a conversation on the pivotal decisions that helped shape two of venture’s most respected platforms.

​Moderated by Nic Millikan (Managing Director, Investments at Allocate), this 45-minute session offers a rare window into firm-building through shifting market environments.

​Topics we’ll explore:

• ​Foundational Values & Vision: What core principles still guide firms decades after they’re founded?

• ​Navigating Market Shifts: How do enduring firms adapt without losing their identity?

• ​Scaling with Intent: How do firms sustain strong LP, founder, and team relationships at scale?

• ​Balancing Innovation and Continuity: Where’s the line between evolving and preserving what works?

​Space is limited - register now to attend!