Episode 61 — Evan Finkel and Charlotte Palmer (Integra Global Advisors)

There’s a quiet skill to building trust in venture, and I left this conversation feeling like we finally got to name it.

Charlotte and Evan don’t just talk about trust—they underwrite it. And in a moment where so many fund managers are trying to stand out with thesis language and GP branding, they reminded me: what endures is clarity, not cleverness.

What hit home most was our discussion on how LPs separate signal from spin. The idea that ego-driven spinouts vs. firm-first builders is still a major fork in the road for many emerging managers. That stuck with me.

And beyond all the tactical takeaways—on LPACs, succession planning, and diligence—I left with a deeper respect for what it means to be real in this work. The funds that last, last because they’re built on aligned relationships, not perfect decks.