
PRIVATE CAPITAL AND VENTURE CAPITAL
"Strategies for family offices in the
public and private markets"

SPEAKER
Kevin Landis
CEO & Founder
Firsthand Capital

SPEAKER
Jose Andres Mayora
Sr. Portfolio Manager
Divita Value-Growth Fund

SPEAKER
Kripa Upadhyay
Partner
Buchalter
TOPIC
1. Shifting Deal Dynamics and Valuations in a Higher-Rate Environment
Focus: Understanding how macroeconomic conditions are reshaping returns and capital deployment.
Topic Details: repricing cycles, slower exits, secondary markets, debt alternatives, manager selection, and disciplined underwriting.
Audience Value: enables smarter timing, better risk management, and stronger conviction in capital allocation decisions.
2. Direct Investments vs. Funds, Co-Investments, and GP-Led Structures
Focus: Choosing the right participation model based on control, transparency, and expertise.
Topic Details: fee reduction strategies, alignment of incentives, governance expectations, diligence best practices, and sourcing proprietary deal flow.
Audience Value: improves return potential, enhances oversight, and reduces dependence on intermediaries.
3. Sector Opportunities in Technology, Health, Energy Transition, and Consumer Luxury
Focus: Identifying emerging thematic plays that align with long-term UHNW interests.
Topic Details: AI and automation, biotech innovation, clean energy infrastructure, premium consumer experiences, and resilient LATAM–US cross-border markets.
Audience Value: highlights growth categories that align with wealth preservation, international diversification, and legacy-aligned investing.
4. Next-Gen Entrepreneurial Capital and Venture Ecosystem Participation
Focus: Engaging younger family members through innovation-driven investment strategies.
Topic Details: family venture funds, startup incubators, impact and ESG overlays, learning-by-investing models, and ecosystem networking.
Audience Value: builds next-gen leadership, strengthens family relevance, and supports succession through meaningful involvement.
5. Risk Mitigation, Governance, and Due Diligence Standards for Family Investors
Focus: Protecting capital while participating in high-growth private markets.
Topic Details: reputation risk, key-person exposure, operational diligence, jurisdiction considerations, reporting transparency, and exit pathway clarity.
Audience Value: avoids costly missteps, protects family reputation, and ensures disciplined participation in complex alternative investments.

