What Most People Get Wrong About VC?
VC in 33 Seconds
Venture capital isn’t just about finding the next big win — it’s also about smart, diversified investing. In this video, Rupika Brito shares how AV’s model focuses on making multiple strategic bets to manage risk and smooth out returns. Learn why diversification is a key part of building a strong, long-term venture portfolio.
VC in 33: What Most People Get Wrong About VC
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Many think VC is all about spotting the next unicorn — but there’s more to it. In this video, Rupika Brito explains how AV takes a diversified approach to venture investing, spreading investments across many companies to balance risk and return. Discover how this strategy contributes to building a more stable and successful portfolio.
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Rupika Brito
PrincipalRupika is a dynamic investor who brings experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and investment banking. Her career spans both operating and investing roles, with particular expertise in emerging technologies. Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, Rupika led corporate venture initiatives at Blockstream, a venture-backed Bitcoin infrastructure company, where she sourced and evaluated fintech investment opportunities while also managing product strategy for Blockstream Finance. Previously, she founded a search fund focused on investing in underserved communities, where she helped drive growth through strategic acquisitions, scaling the organization to over $60 million in revenue. Her experience also includes investment banking at Bank of America, where she executed private equity transactions primarily across the technology and healthcare sectors, working on leveraged buyouts, IPOs, and M&A transactions. Rupika holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of California, San Diego. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she actively engages with the local startup ecosystem and enjoys exploring the region's diverse restaurant scene.
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Rupkia Brito:
I think people think that VC is really about finding the next big deal. It’s also about making many bets and trying to smooth out your return. And I think diversification is something that a lot of people don’t really think about, but I think it’s a great thing that AV has developed in our model.
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