Steve Kaplan

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

How I Invest with David Weisburd Capitalisn't

Episode Appearances

How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jul 10, 2026

E401: Einstein Was Wrong About What Actually Compounds

“Conducted famous study on venture capital return persistence; top quartile funds have 50% persistence”

Compound Interest vs Relationship CompoundingCareer Starting Position and Brand EffectsOrganizational Culture as Competitive Advantage

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How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jun 9, 2026

E386: Adams Street ($70B): Venture Capital Has a New Problem

“Academic researcher cited for work on venture capital persistence showing 40-50 year track record analysis”

Venture Capital Manager Selection and Due DiligencePortfolio Construction and Time Diversification in VCVenture Capital Persistence and Return Dispersion

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Capitalisn't · May 28, 2026

You Can't Buy Trust - ft. Wikipedia Co-Founder Jimmy Wales

“Former Capitalisn't guest; posed question about for-profit vs. non-profit retirement homes”

Decentralized Knowledge ProductionTrust and Institutional CredibilityAI-Generated Content and Misinformation

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Capitalisn't · May 21, 2026

Is Healthcare Making Capitalism Sick? - ft. Zack Copper

“Previously interviewed on Capitalisn't; defends private equity while criticizing healthcare, illustrating selective blame”

Employer-sponsored health insurance tax exclusion and reformHospital consolidation and antitrust enforcementPrice transparency vs. patient choice in healthcare markets

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How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 29, 2026

E358: The Woman Behind the World's Top GP Brands | Jen Prosek

“Referenced for research on PE firm differentiation evolution and competitive positioning over time”

Brand building in financial servicesGP marketing strategy and differentiationRetail capital distribution channels

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How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 28, 2026

E357: CalSTRS CIO: Where Do You Invest $390 Billion Today?

“Created Kaplan Shore Index measuring equivalent fees of hedge funds versus long-only strategies”

AI transformation and technology disruption across industriesPortfolio diversification strategies in high-correlation environmentsInfrastructure and energy transition investment opportunities

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How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 8, 2026

E343: The Death of the 60/40 Portfolio (And What Comes Next)

“Cited for research showing 52% persistence of top-quartile venture firms continuing top-quartile performance”

Trend-Following StrategiesPortfolio Construction and Rebalancing60/40 Portfolio Obsolescence

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How I Invest with David Weisburd · Feb 27, 2026

E314: How Endowments Actually Think About Risk

“Professor whose research quantifying private equity alpha (300-500 bps net) became industry standard and influenced endowment allocations”

Portfolio Construction in Private EquityEndowment Investment StrategyPrivate Equity Fee Structures

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