How I Invest with David Weisburd

What happens when computers stop being tools and start behaving like collaborators?

In this episode, I sit down with Russ d’Sa, Founder and CEO of LiveKit, to discuss why voice AI may become one of the most important computing platforms of the next decade. Russ explains how LiveKit powers AI experiences for companies including Tesla and xAI, why voice is emerging as the natural interface for AI agents, and what the rise of digital labor means for workers, founders, and society.

What if the biggest mistake LPs make in venture is backing the same managers over and over instead of constantly asking who they would invest in if they were starting from scratch today?
In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Rhode, Partner at Screendoor, to discuss what separates the best emerging managers from the rest of the market. Jamie explains why so many venture funds look identical today, how LPs unintentionally create that dynamic, and why manager selection is really about finding GP-market fit.

What if the biggest edge in investing isn’t information, strategy, or even intelligence—but relationships?

In this episode, I sit down with Ron Biscardi, Co-Founder and CEO of iConnections, to discuss what separates the world’s best allocators and investment managers from everyone else. Ron shares lessons from building the largest capital introduction ecosystem in alternatives, with more than 26,000 members across 80+ countries representing over $55 trillion in assets. We explore the role of EQ in investing, why relationships compound into investment advantages, how emerging managers should think about fundraising, and why some of the most successful investment firms are built by entrepreneurs rather than investors alone. We also discuss conviction, illiquidity, LP decision-making, manager selection, and the realities of navigating capital markets over decades.

What if the secret to building generational wealth isn’t finding the perfect investment—but finding the right people and holding great businesses for decades?

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Pritzker, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of The Pritzker Organization and founder of 53 Stations, to discuss the investing principles that helped shape one of America’s most successful business families. Jason shares the story of how the Pritzker family built its fortune, why long-term ownership creates powerful advantages, and how partnering with exceptional leaders compounds value over time.

What if the biggest driver of long-term investment success isn't finding better investments, but helping investors avoid their own worst decisions?

In this episode, I sit down with Ron Albahary, Chief Investment Officer at LNW, to discuss the unique challenges of managing wealth for taxable investors and why portfolio construction is as much about psychology as it is about finance.