From Blackstone to Backing the Next Generation of VC Fund Managers with Scott Sherman
Update: 2025-09-11
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Scott Sherman has worked with 500+ fund managers in his career.
From his days at Blackstone to today at Mesa Lane Capital, he’s seen what makes a GP rise - and what makes them crash.
Here’s the kicker: most VC fund managers don’t fail because they can’t invest.
They fail because they forget they’re also running a business.
In this episode, Scott breaks down:
If you’re raising a fund - or thinking about it - this episode is your roadmap.
👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know how you’re applying Scott’s tips: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
From his days at Blackstone to today at Mesa Lane Capital, he’s seen what makes a GP rise - and what makes them crash.
Here’s the kicker: most VC fund managers don’t fail because they can’t invest.
They fail because they forget they’re also running a business.
In this episode, Scott breaks down:
- The #1 mistake new GPs make in Fund I
- Why trust and integrity matter more than big-name logos
- How the best GPs structure their firms from day one
- The operational “unsexy stuff” that sets the top 1% apart
- Why emerging managers can still deliver the best returns in venture
If you’re raising a fund - or thinking about it - this episode is your roadmap.
👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know how you’re applying Scott’s tips: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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