Ed Grefenstette
Chief Investment Officer of The Dietrich Foundation, known for its unique investment strategy focused on illiquid assets and long-term growth. His approach has yielded top-tier performance among endowments and foundations.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ed Grefenstette – Bold Allocations at The Dietrich Foundation (EP.437)
Ed Grefenstette, Chief Investment Officer of The Dietrich Foundation, shares insights from his unique investment strategy centered on illiquid assets and long-term growth. He discusses how the foundation has seen its assets soar while contributing significantly to charities. Ed reflects on his investment journey and the mentorship from Bill Dietrich, while highlighting the importance of innovation in navigating geopolitical risks. He delves into the foundation's governance structure and the value of personal relationships in managing venture capital amidst market fluctuations.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 5min
Ed Grefenstette and Sean Warrington – Venture Market Update (EP.488)
Sean Warrington, Partner at Gresham Partners advising wealthy families on venture and private investments. Ed Grefenstette, CEO/CIO of The Dietrich Foundation overseeing a large venture allocation. They explore the LP view on venture: pricing distortions, power-law winners, liquidity pain, GP behavior, AI-led sector focus, sourcing advantages, co-invest dilemmas, and allocation and succession choices.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 14min
[REPLAY] Ed Grefenstette – Bold Allocations at The Dietrich Foundation (EP.437)
Ed Grefenstette, CIO of The Dietrich Foundation who built a high-growth, illiquid-focused endowment, talks about a bold 90% illiquid allocation heavy on venture and private equity. He explains governance that enabled radical long-term thinking. The conversation covers China and emerging markets shifts, sourcing top managers, pacing commitments, and managing extreme illiquidity.
