Today’s venture landscape demands more flexibility from early-stage managers, especially as liquidity timelines now stretch over a decade. In this session, we explore why having a smart secondary strategy is no longer optional; it’s essential.

We break down why selling shares, once considered taboo, has become a critical part of running an early-stage venture operation. You’ll hear from industry leaders who use secondaries as a tool for capital recycling, risk management, and delivering DPI.

This is a conversation with:

-Ira Simkhovitch (Managing Director, Industry Ventures)
-Dave McClure (Founder & Managing Partner, Practical VC)

-Phil Haslett (Founder & CSO, EquityZen)

This session is designed for emerging managers who want to future-proof their SPV or fund strategy and treat secondaries as a core part of the playbook. Hear from experts with real-world examples and gain a clearer understanding of how to use secondaries to better serve your investors and strengthen your performance.