VC10X - Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Family Office, Wealth Management

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 Choubey

  1. 1h ago

    VC10X - Why the UK Fails to Produce Trillion-Dollar Companies - Duncan Johnson, CEO, Northern Gritstone

    Duncan Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Northern Gritstone, joins VC10X to break down why the UK produces world-class science but struggles to turn it into globally significant companies. We dig into the £24 million vs. £980 million funding gap between the north of England and the Golden Triangle, why a US investor on your cap table can mean a 2x outperformance potential, and how Northern Gritstone's permanent capital structure lets it match the 15-year reality of deep-tech venture instead of forcing exits on a 10-year fund clock. Duncan also shares what UK institutional investors still get wrong about venture risk and portfolio construction, why concentrating capital in a handful of innovation clusters beats spreading it thin, where he believes the UK has a genuine right to win in applied and agentic AI, and the three qualities — ambition, aptitude, and attitude — that separate university spin-outs that become real businesses from the ones that stay great science projects. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Timestamps: (00:00) - The Impact of US Investors on UK Startups (00:19) - Why the UK Fails to Create Tech Giants (00:29) - The UK's Commercial Talent Gap (00:50) - Why Talent is More Crucial Than Science (01:13) - Introduction to Duncan Johnson and Northern Gritstone (02:58) - The Problem Northern Gritstone Solves (03:08) - The North-South UK Funding Disparity (04:15) - Where the UK's Innovation Value Chain Breaks (05:59) - The Trend of UK Startups Seeking US Capital (06:14) - Data-Backed Benefits of Entering the US Ecosystem (08:05) - Defining the UK's Talent Shortage (08:27) - The Scarcity of Venture-Scale Experience (09:25) - Investor Perceptions of the UK's Future (09:41) - How Political Instability Affects UK Investment (11:28) - Northern Gritstone's Permanent Capital Model (11:48) - Pros and Cons of a Permanent Capital Structure (14:37) - Managing Shareholder Liquidity in a Permanent Capital Fund (14:58) - Strategies for Providing Investor Liquidity (17:17) - How New vs. Early Investors are Treated (20:00) - The Current Climate for Raising Venture Capital (22:11) - What Institutional Investors Misunderstand About Venture Capital (22:26) - The Key Misconceptions: Duration, Risk, and Portfolio Size (24:00) - The Case for Concentrated Innovation Clusters (26:07) - Spotlight on Northern Gritstone's Portfolio Companies (26:18) - The Story of Auxetic: A Breakthrough Material (28:40) - How Adsilico Uses AI for Medical Device Testing (30:13) - Uncomfortable Lessons from San Francisco (30:27) - What the UK Can Learn from Silicon Valley's Startup Culture (33:15) - Where the UK Has a Right to Win in AI (35:04) - How to Invest £10 Billion in the UK's AI Future (36:26) - From Science Project to Global Company (36:37) - The Three A's of Successful Founders: Ambition, Aptitude, and Attitude (37:42) - The 15-Year Vision for UK Tech (37:55) - Defining Success: A Trillion-Pound UK Tech Company (39:32) - A Common Misconception About UK Innovation (39:45) - Why Innovation is a Long-Term Game, Not a Quick Fix (40:56) - Where to Follow Duncan Johnson and Northern Gritstone Links: Northern Gritstone: https://northerngritstone.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/northern-gritstone 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#VentureCapital #UKInnovation #DeepTech #UniversitySpinouts #PermanentCapital

    42 min

  2. 5d ago

    VC10X Pulse - 4 Reasons Fueling The Market Selloff

    Markets sold off this week, but not because of a single headline. Instead, investors were forced to digest multiple developments at the same time: • A potentially historic SpaceX IPO • Stronger-than-expected employment data • Persistent inflation concerns • Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East In this episode, we break down what's actually driving market sentiment — and whether this pullback is a warning sign or simply a repricing of expectations. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Key topics we explore: – Why strong jobs data can be bad news for stocks – How inflation is influencing interest rate expectations – The potential impact of a massive SpaceX IPO on market liquidity – Why geopolitical tensions matter for energy prices and inflation – Whether AI and technology stocks have gotten ahead of fundamentals – What investors should be watching over the next few months The bigger question: Is this the start of a broader correction, or just the market adjusting to a more realistic macro environment? For investors, understanding the interaction between rates, inflation, liquidity, geopolitics, and AI valuations has never been more important. 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. #Markets #Investing #SpaceX #AI #Inflation #FederalReserve #Stocks #TechStocks #VC10X #MacroEconomics #Nvidia #Tesla #Micron #OpenAI #Anthropic #Finance #VentureCapital #Geopolitics #InterestRates #WallStreet

    4 min

  3. Jun 9

    FamilyOffice10x - What 400+ Annual Manager Meetings Teach You - Dave White, Founder, Wayfinder

    Dave White is the founder of Wayfinder, a boutique advisory firm serving families and institutions across portfolio construction, manager selection, and governance. Before Wayfinder, he spent nearly twelve years at Cambridge Associates, conducting 400+ manager meetings annually across every major asset class. In this episode, Dave breaks down what he actually looks for after thousands of manager meetings, why the corners of the market matter more than what's in demand today, and what most families get dangerously wrong about risk, governance, and generational wealth transfer. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com What we cover: - Why the hit rate on truly great managers is 1-2% even after 400 meetings a year - The difference between time-weighted and dollar-weighted returns — and which one actually tells the truth - How to get a manager off script and why that's the only meeting that matters - What "stronger dollars, not faster dollars" means for GPs building a durable LP base - Why 70% of third-generation wealth disappears — and the governance fix most families skip - The crypto disconnect: institutions are building on it, but LP dollars have dried up - Why concentration, not diversification, is how the largest wealth in the world has always been created - What the first conversation with a newly liquid founder should actually be about - How AI is changing the pace and depth of manager due diligence right now Links: Wayfinder website - https://wayfinder.io Connect with Dave White - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-s-white/ 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 Timestamps: (00:00) - The Disconnect in Digital Asset Adoption (00:22) - Differentiating Exceptional Managers from Great Storytellers (00:33) - Biggest Misconceptions VCs Have About LPs (00:45) - A Contrarian Belief: The Power of Concentration (01:03) - Introduction to Dave White and Wayfinder (02:34) - What's Broken in Traditional Wealth Management (04:54) - How to Find Underserved Corners of the Market (07:58) - Working with Families on Non-Investment Fronts (09:05) - Timeless Principles for Investing Across Asset Classes (10:51) - Signals of a Truly Exceptional Manager (13:36) - What Limited Partners *Actually* Care About (15:07) - Why Some Families Thrive Across Generations (and Others Don't) (18:15) - The Critical Role of Involving the Next Generation (20:40) - The First Portfolio Conversation for a Newly Wealthy Founder (23:12) - "New Wealth" vs. "Old Wealth": Different Approaches to Investing (25:05) - The Consequences of Underinvesting in Governance (30:04) - Differentiating Factors for Successful Generational Wealth Transfer (32:18) - The Evolving Role of Family Capital in the Next Decade (34:02) - Manager Evaluation in the Age of AI (37:24) - The Single Biggest Factor for Long-Term Investment Outcomes (38:57) - The Future of Family Offices: What Top Investors Will Do Differently (40:32) - A Contrarian Belief: The Case for Concentrated Portfolios (43:15) - Where to Find Dave White Online New episodes live every Tuesday & Thursday.

    44 min

  4. Jun 4

    300 Episodes Special - AI interviews Prashant

    This is the 300th episode of VC10X — and instead of bringing on a guest, host Prashant Choubey turns the mic on himself. AI generated the questions. Prashant answered them. The result is one of the most honest conversations about venture capital, building in public, wealth, and what 300 interviews actually teach you. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com In this episode: - Why Prashant started VC10X at 22 — and why a coffee chat wasn't enough - What changed from the first 50 episodes to the last 50 (the bar, the macro, the mindset) - Three lessons for founders distilled from 300 conversations - Why you should diligence your VCs as hard as they diligence you - The biggest misconception founders have about fundraising - What separates exceptional investors from merely successful ones - How AI has changed the diligence conversation — and why product is no longer a moat - What 300 interviews taught Prashant about wealth - Why venture capital is not for everyone — including possibly you - Why every VC should have a podcast (and most are still leaving it on the table) - Episodes and guests that changed how Prashant thinks: Wendy Craft, Ronald Diamond, John Messervey, Justin Pollack, Paul Flood, Greg Ho, Anurag Chandra, and more 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. #VC10X #VentureCapital #FundManagement #StartupPodcast #PrivateEquity #FamilyOffice #Investing #Founders #VC #PodcastMilestone

    45 min

  5. Jun 2

    VC10X - Multi-Asset Investing in a New Macro Regime - Paul Flood, Head of Multi-Asset, BNY Investments Newton ($106B+ AUM)

    The old playbook is broken. Free capital, dormant inflation, and stable geopolitics defined the last decade of investing. That era is over — and the investors who haven't updated their framework are running the wrong race. In this episode, Prashant sits down with Paul Flood, Head of Multi-Asset at BNY Investments Newton, overseeing more than $106 billion in AUM. Paul breaks down how to build portfolios resilient to multiple macro outcomes simultaneously — from AI-driven earnings booms to geopolitical shocks and structurally higher rates. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com What we cover: - Why capital, inflation, and geopolitics have permanently changed the investing landscape - How to position when two competing macro theses are both plausible - The AI supply chain trade — where the real money is flowing beyond Nvidia - Why index concentration is a bigger structural risk than most investors acknowledge - Real assets, sequencing risk, and protecting capital for investors near retirement - The contrarian oil thesis most investors aren't pricing in - Why time in the market beats timing the market — every time --- Links: BNY Investments Newton - https://www.newtonim.com/ Connect with Paul Flood - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-flood-a9623221/ 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 --- Paul Flood is Head of Multi-Asset at Newton Investment Management, the specialist investment arm of BNY Investments, with over $106 billion in AUM. 🎙 VC10X is a podcast for venture capitalists, fund managers, family offices, and institutional investors navigating the future of capital allocation. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 📩 Join the VC10X newsletter: https://vc10x.beehiiv.com --- Timestamps: (00:00) - The Core Principle of Multi-Asset Investing (01:00) - Introduction to the episode and guest, Paul Flood (02:32) - What has fundamentally changed in multi-asset investing? (05:00) - Balancing two macro theses: Geopolitical risk vs. the AI boom (09:29) - Navigating regional markets: US vs. China in the AI space (10:45) - Investment strategy across the AI supply chain (14:22) - Re-evaluating valuations for AI companies (17:51) - The risk of over-concentration in AI and hedging strategies (22:00) - Deciding between macro data, market pricing, and fundamentals (25:05) - Biggest beneficiaries of the AI CapEx boom (27:55) - Identifying and adapting to market regime changes (31:08) - A look into different asset classes in a multi-asset portfolio (36:44) - Biggest gap between market perception and reality (38:50) - A contrarian view on the future of the oil market (40:24) - Common misunderstandings in building allocation frameworks (43:19) - Where to connect with Paul Flood #MultiAssetInvesting #BNYNewton #VC10X #VentureCapital #FundManagement #FamilyOffice #MacroInvesting #AIInvesting #PortfolioConstruction #WealthManagement --- Recorded on May 21 '26, not investment advice.

    44 min

  6. May 28

    VC10X Pulse - Micron at $1 Trillion: Bubble or Still Underpriced?

    Micron just briefly crossed the $1 trillion market cap mark after UBS raised its price target to $1,625. That’s a stunning rerating for a company that, for years, was viewed as a highly cyclical commodity memory business. So what changed? In this episode, we break down why the market is suddenly treating Micron Technology as a critical AI infrastructure company — and whether that thesis is justified or overblown. Key topics we explore: – Why HBM and advanced memory are becoming essential for AI – How AI workloads are changing memory demand dynamics – Why hyperscaler spending is reshaping the semiconductor industry – The significance of long-term supply agreements – Whether memory is still cyclical… or structurally transformed – Why UBS became so aggressive on Micron’s valuation The core investor debate: Is AI permanently changing memory economics? Or is the market extrapolating peak scarcity and peak optimism too far? Because at a trillion-dollar valuation, investors are no longer pricing Micron like a traditional semiconductor cycle. They are pricing it like strategic AI infrastructure. Subscribe to VC10X for investor-first analysis on AI, semiconductors, venture capital, and global markets. 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. Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

    3 min

  7. May 26

    VC10X - Why Infrastructure Will Win the Fintech Cycle - TX Zhuo, GP, Fika Ventures

    TX Zhuo is General Partner at Fika Ventures, an early-stage venture firm with over $500 million in AUM backing B2B companies across vertical AI, fintech, commerce enablement, and healthcare in North America. Before becoming a VC, TX bootstrapped a company to a successful exit without raising venture capital — an experience that permanently shaped how he evaluates founders and business models today. In this episode, TX breaks down why he believes infrastructure will win this fintech cycle over consumer apps, what separates a venture-scale AI company from an AI feature, and why the best vertical AI companies are ones where ripping out the platform would feel like open heart surgery. He also shares the three mistakes from the last fintech boom that investors and founders still haven't fully absorbed, and what the financial system looks like in ten years when AI agents, real-time settlement, and hyper-personalized products converge. If you're a founder building in fintech or vertical AI, or an investor trying to separate durable businesses from the noise, this one is worth your full attention. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com We talk about - Why infrastructure will win the current fintech cycle over consumer-facing appsWhat separates a venture-scale AI company from an AI featureThe three biggest mistakes from the last fintech boom that investors and founders still haven't fully internalizedHow Fika identifies boring industries ready for a massive software companyWhat the financial system looks like in ten years as AI agents, real-time settlement, and hyper-personalized products converge Links: Fika Ventures - https://www.fika.vc/ Connect with TX Zhuo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianxiangzhuo/ 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 Timestamps: (00:00) - Preview (00:30) - Introduction to the Guest and Episode Topics (02:13) - Tx's Journey: From a Bootstrapped Founder to a VC (03:51) - The Value of Having a VC on Your Side (05:10) - The Importance of "Earned Insights" in Founders (06:17) - Investing in "Boring" Industries with Low Software Penetration (07:22) - What Makes an AI Product a Venture-Scale Business (08:52) - When Embedded FinTech Becomes a Real Business Model (10:01) - The Upsides and Risks of AI in FinTech (12:35) - Why Infrastructure Will Win This FinTech Cycle (14:00) - Key Mistakes from the Last FinTech Boom (16:09) - Which FinTech Categories Will Command Premium Valuations (18:42) - Building Defensibility in Vertical AI Companies (20:30) - Signs That a "Boring" Industry Is Ready for Disruption (22:16) - Sources of Differentiation When AI Commoditizes Intelligence (24:36) - The Future of Finance: AI, Blockchain, and Payments Converge (27:46) - The Secret to Fika Ventures' Success and Fundraising (30:01) - Choosing Between a Great Founder and a Great Market (30:21) - What Tx Would Do Differently if Starting Fika Today (31:53) - Rapid Fire Round Begins (33:33) - Conclusion #VC10X #VentureCapital #Fintech #VerticalAI #FikaVentures #EarlyStageVC #B2BStartups #AIStartups #StartupPodcast #FounderAdvice

    34 min

  8. May 21

    VC10X Pulse - Google I/O - Is Google the underdog in the AI race?

    Google I/O may have changed the way investors should look at the AI race. For the last two years, Google has often been framed as the incumbent under threat — especially as ChatGPT, OpenAI, and Anthropic captured attention in consumer and enterprise AI. But Google’s advantage is different. It is not just competing through a standalone chatbot. It has distribution across: Search Android YouTube Gmail Chrome Workspace Google Cloud TPUs Gemini In this episode, we break down why Google may be the “underdog” in market narrative — but one of the most strategically positioned companies in AI. Key questions we explore: – What did Google I/O reveal about Google’s AI strategy? – Why is distribution such a powerful moat in AI? – Can Google defend Search while transforming it into an AI-native interface? – How do Android, YouTube, Gmail, Workspace, and Chrome strengthen Gemini’s reach? – Why could TPUs become an important infrastructure advantage? – What should investors watch: model quality, monetization, capex, or platform control? The core investor question: Can Google convert its massive distribution into durable AI monetization? If it can, Google may not be behind in the AI race. It may be one of the most important companies to watch. Subscribe to VC10X for fact-based, investor-first analysis on AI, venture capital, and global markets. 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. Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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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 Choubey

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