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VC10X - Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office

VC10X - Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office

By: Prashant Choubey
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VC10X brings you inside the minds of top venture capitalists, investors, fund managers, and family offices shaping the future of global investing. Each episode dives deep into proven investment strategies, portfolio construction, due diligence, valuations, risk management, exits, and wealth creation frameworks used by leading experts. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or finance enthusiast, you’ll gain rare insights into how capital is deployed, returns are generated, and long-term value is built. Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyPrashant Choubey Economics Personal Finance
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  • VC10X - The Legal Landmines Hiding Inside Your Fund Docs - Yoni Tuchman, Partner, DLA Piper

    VC10X - The Legal Landmines Hiding Inside Your Fund Docs - Yoni Tuchman, Partner, DLA Piper
    Mar 31 2026
    Most fund managers ask for two and twenty and assume the job is done. It isn't.Yoni Tuchman, Fund Formation Partner at DLA Piper, is back on VC10x for his second appearance, and this time he goes clause by clause through the legal landmines hiding inside your fund documents.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comIn this episode:- Why a poorly drafted management fee clause can cost a GP millions over the life of a fund- The three sections of your LPA you actually need to read — and why the waterfall is "the heart of the heart of the heart" of the document- What happens when an LP defaults on a capital call — and why their commitment is essentially an option until they've funded- The real story of a wire that cleared on time and turned out to be stolen money- How to draft a key person clause that actually reflects your team- The ERA exemption most VCs don't know they're already violatingIf you're an emerging manager, a GP, or building your first fund — this one is not optional.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Preview(01:01) - Introduction to the episode and guest, Yoni Tuchman(01:34) - Sponsor Message: Podcast 10x(02:48) - The 2 and 20 model and management fee traps(03:22) - How management fees work in VC funds(04:42) - Investment vs. Post-Investment Periods and fee step-downs(06:08) - The risks of PE-style management fees(07:05) - Defining "invested capital" for fee calculation(08:24) - The impact of transaction fee offsets on management fees(10:25) - Are fees for services to portfolio companies considered transaction fees?(11:45) - How venture partner compensation can affect management fees(14:14) - Top 3 overlooked clauses in a Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA)(14:45) - Should GPs read the entire 80-page LPA?(16:01) - #1 Overlooked Clause: The Distribution Waterfall(17:17) - #2 Overlooked Clause: The Management Fee(17:45) - #3 Overlooked Clause: Time, Attention, and Conflicts of Interest(19:21) - What happens when a Limited Partner (LP) defaults on a capital call?(19:50) - Standard remedies for a defaulting LP(20:55) - Why remedies are only as strong as the capital already contributed(22:25) - The critical importance of verifying the source of an LP's capital(25:13) - The negotiation dynamic between GPs and LPs on default clauses(28:06) - How to negotiate the key person clause(30:20) - Key questions for drafting a key person clause(34:30) - Accounting for temporary absences (illness, vacation) in the key person clause(35:58) - Triggers for registering as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)(36:17) - The Venture Fund and Private Fund Adviser exemptions from registration(37:35) - How a secondary strategy can accidentally disqualify you from the venture exemption(39:55) - The downsides of registering as an RIA(41:22) - The silver lining: Investor confidence in registered advisors(42:19) - Outro and conclusionLINKS:Previous episode with Yoni - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eLPeQDPjCoDLA Piper - https://www.dlapiper.com/enConnect with Yoni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoni-tuchman-58153b5/Connect with Prashant:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - ⁠https://vc10x.beehiiv.com⁠Subscribe on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10X ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986⁠Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQ⁠VC10X website - ⁠https://vc10x.com⁠For sponsorship queries, reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe for more conversations at the intersection of family office investing, private markets, and emerging trends in wealth management.
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    44 mins
  • VC10X Micro - Market Manipulation in War?

    VC10X Micro - Market Manipulation in War?
    Mar 26 2026

    On March 23rd, 2026, a single Truth Social post moved S&P 500 futures up 4% and crashed Brent crude from $109 to $92 — in under ten minutes. $1.7 trillion in equity value shifted before most investors had finished their morning coffee.


    What happened before that post is the real story.


    In the minute preceding the announcement, $580 million in oil contracts — positioned to profit from falling crude prices — were executed at 4 to 6 times normal volume. Estimated profit if held through the move: over $100 million.


    No charges. No confirmed coordination. But a regulatory framework that was never designed for this.


    In this episode, we break down the anatomy of a TACO trade (Trump Announcement Calms Oil), the trading anomalies that preceded it, the legal gap that makes accountability nearly impossible — and what it means for how you price tail risk in a market increasingly driven by executive announcements.


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    What we cover:


    - The morning of March 23rd: what moved and how fast

    - The TACO pattern: three occurrences, one structure

    - $580M in oil shorts, one minute before the post

    - The legal framework — and why it doesn't reach here

    - What this means for your portfolio


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    LINKS


    Prashant Choubey - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab⁠


    Subscribe to VC10X newsletter - ⁠https://vc10x.beehiiv.com⁠


    Subscribe on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10X ⁠


    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986⁠


    Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQ⁠


    VC10X website - ⁠https://vc10x.com⁠


    For sponsorship queries reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com


    This channel is for asset managers, allocators, and investors who want analysis that holds up — not headlines dressed as insight.


    **Subscribe** for weekly data-driven breakdowns of the forces reshaping capital markets.


    Sources: WSJ, CNBC, Fortune, CNN Politics, NYT, The Atlantic, Oxford Business Law Blog. All claims verified and cited in episode.#VentureCapital #MarketManipulation #InsiderTrading #Iran #CrudeOil #SP500 #MacroInvesting #VC10X #FinancePodcast #AssetManagement
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    4 mins
  • FamilyOffice10x - $350 Billion CIO on Iran-Israel War, Safe Heaven Assets & more - Sinead Colton Grant, CIO, BNY Wealth

    FamilyOffice10x - $350 Billion CIO on Iran-Israel War, Safe Heaven Assets & more - Sinead Colton Grant, CIO, BNY Wealth
    Mar 24 2026

    Sinead Colton Grant manages investment strategy for $350 billion+ in private client assets at BNY Wealth. In this episode, she shares her full macro outlook — including a non-consensus call on the dollar, why markets are underpricing Middle East risk, and what the wealthiest family offices are doing differently right now.


    ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com


    We cover:


    — Why holding cash right now may be more dangerous than staying invested

    — The dollar thesis almost nobody agrees with coming into this year

    — Why gold is not the safe haven most investors think it is

    — The one risk markets are pricing as a tail event — but shouldn't be

    — Why AI memory chips are already sold out through 2027–2028

    — How family offices are using sports investing as an inflation hedge

    — Why private markets are no longer optional for long-term wealth creation

    — The truth about the BlackRock private credit gating story


    If you manage wealth, allocate capital, or just want to understand how the smartest money in the world is thinking right now — this is the episode.


    Timestamps:


    (00:00) - Preview


    (01:41) - Introduction & Sponsor Message


    (02:51) - BNY Wealth's Current Market Positioning & Non-Consensus Views


    (06:10) - Liquidity Cycles vs. Market Fundamentals


    (08:02) - Impact of Geopolitical Crises on Asset Allocation


    (09:46) - The "Dash for Cash" Strategy Among Allocators


    (13:00) - How Ultra-Wealthy Clients Are Investing Differently


    (16:55) - A Deeper Dive into Digital Asset & Crypto Investing


    (20:32) - Is the AI Investment Space Over-Deployed?


    (23:12) - Are Private Markets Becoming Too Crowded?


    (27:17) - Is Risk Being Underpriced in Private Credit?


    (29:42) - Redefining Safe Haven Assets Beyond Gold


    (33:03) - Alternative Hedges and Diversifiers in a Portfolio


    (34:33) - Passive vs. Active Investing: Which Strategy Wins?


    (36:40) - The Underpriced Risk of Extended Middle East Conflict


    (39:17) - How Global Custody Flows Influence Investment Decisions


    (40:30) - Practical Applications of AI in Wealth Management


    (42:24) - Structural Shifts in Family Office Diversification


    (45:36) - The Asset Class Poised to Surprise Investors


    (47:50) - A Framework for Investing During Uncertainty


    (50:47) - Where BNY is Not Investing Despite Strong Narratives


    (52:26) - A Tactical View on Investing in Silver


    (53:40) - How to Connect with Sinead Colton-Grant


    LINKS


    Website: bnywealth.com


    Connect with Prashant: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab


    Subscribe to VC10X newsletter - ⁠https://vc10x.beehiiv.com⁠


    Subscribe on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10X ⁠


    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986⁠


    Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQ⁠


    VC10X website - ⁠https://vc10x.com⁠


    For sponsorship queries, reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com


    Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of family office investing, private markets, and emerging trends in wealth management.
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    54 mins
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