Forget IQ: Weisburd's Path to Top 5% Career Growth
David Weisburd argues seeing excellence is key to success. His method: work for top performers, embrace their culture, and cut social friction to hit the top 5% faster.
After Interviewing $10 Trillion of Investors, Here’s What I Learned
With David Weisburd, Curtis Pierce · Sunday, July 12, 2026
In this unique episode, David Weisburd takes the guest seat to discuss his core belief that relationships, brand, and access compound more effectively than financial capital. He shares insights from over 400 investor interviews, offering practical advice on cultivating excellence, building long-term strategic relationships, and navigating the venture capital landscape by leveraging culture and conviction.
Key takeaways
- After interviewing over 400 investors, David Weisburd pinpoints "seeing what excellence looks like" as the number one predictor for someone succeeding in their craft. Read more →
- David Weisburd directly challenges Albert Einstein's famous claim, arguing that the true 'eighth wonder of the world' isn't financial compound interest, but the compounding of brand, reputation, and access to information. Read more →
- Venture capital isn't an 'asset class,' it's an 'access class.' Your ability to get into top deals matters more than just having capital ready to deploy. Read more →
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Einstein Was Wrong: Brand & Access Compound Faster Than Cash
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VC Isn't an Asset Class, It's an Access Class
David Weisburd says venture capital is an access class. Learn his three principles for limiting co-investment adverse selection and building deep conviction.
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