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The Twenty Minute VC · November 7, 2026 · 58m

20VC: From $8BN to $19BN: Inside WashU's Endowment Fund | SpaceX Made Up 20% of Our AUM | Why Europe and China Has So Much Opportunity | The Reckoning That is Coming for AI Companies with Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson, CIO of WashU's $19 billion endowment, outlines the concentrated investment philosophy that drove its growth from $8 billion. He explains why he sold 75% of the portfolio upon arrival, how SpaceX became a 20% position, and why standard diversification caps venture returns. Wilson also forecasts a coming AI shakeout, sees deep value in European and Chinese markets, and reveals why he walked away from Sequoia Capital.

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Wilson argues that forced diversification in venture funds caps returns, while WashU's concentrated, conviction-driven portfolio generates superior performance.
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Wilson Sold 75% of the Portfolio When He Became CIO05:20
Upon joining, Wilson overhauled WashU's holdings, eliminating over three-quarters of positions to double down on his highest-conviction ideas.

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