Champion bias

concept
3 mentions 1 recordings first heard Jun 2026 last heard 22 Jun ↑3 vs the 6 months before

cognitive error favoring investments based on sponsor’s reputation

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Ryan MillerMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors · 23 Reasons Your Mind Loses You Millions · 50:06 · 22 Jun
…The champion bias has now become structural.…
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Ryan MillerMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors · 23 Reasons Your Mind Loses You Millions · 49:48 · 22 Jun
Champion bias is most dangerous in co investment and syndicated deal structures, where the lead investor's credibility functions as a substitute for individual diligence at the follow on level.…
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Ryan MillerMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors · 23 Reasons Your Mind Loses You Millions · 48:53 · 22 Jun
…Which is what I call the champion bias.…
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