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Alone Together: The Story of Solo Venture Capitalists

Sidecut Ventures

12 episodes

6 hours ago

Alone Together reveals the personal journeys of today’s solo General Partners—investors who dare to go it alone. Hosted by Mike Ma, founder of Sidecut Ventures, each episode dives into the triumphs, challenges, and camaraderie that shape these emerging one-person firms. Far from lone wolves, solo GPs are forging a dynamic community—driving innovation for founders, limited partners, and other venture investors. Tune in to discover how these independent fund managers are reshaping the venture ecosystem—and why going solo doesn’t mean going it alone.

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Grow Where You're Planted: Building Serac Ventures with Kevin Moore | Alone Together | S1E1

Alone Together: The Story of Solo Venture Capitalists

58 minutes 50 seconds

9 months ago

Grow Where You're Planted: Building Serac Ventures with Kevin Moore | Alone Together | S1E1

Summary

For my very first podcast, I couldn’t think of a better guest than Kevin Moore. From the moment we met, I’ve always admired Kevin’s ability to see the world differently—and act on it. We’ve co-invested together (shoutout to SoLo Funds!) and bonded over our shared belief that the most successful ventures often start where others aren’t looking. In this conversation, we dive deep into what it really means to be a solo GP, why thinking contrarian can open unexpected doors, and how “growing where you’re planted” can unlock fresh opportunities in both investing and life.

Kevin also shares practical tips for raising a fund on your own terms, including creative ways to find “net new” LPs—beyond the same rooms everyone else is pitching—and how to leverage genuine human connections in an age of AI. We talk about the hustle of building your firm from scratch, the power of leaning into your local community, and the importance of staying grounded even as you scale. If you’ve ever wondered about the bumps, bruises, and (ultimately) thrilling moments of going it alone in venture capital, this episode is for you. Enjoy the conversation!

To get in touch with Kevin, reach out to him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjosephmoore/

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of a Solo GP

29:22 Building a Fund: Strategies and Insights

39:28 Networking and Fundraising: The Net New Approach

49:30 Growing Where You're Planted: A New Perspective

58:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections

58:45 New Chapter