How I Invest with David Weisburd

E235: The First Thing LPs Notice That GPs Never Think About

03 Nov 2025

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How do you train the next generation of allocators—and what separates elite investment offices from the rest? In this episode, I speak with Alex Ambroz, Founder and CEO of the Allocator Training Institute, whose mission is to professionalize allocator education. Alex has spent his career building and leading investment teams across Morgan Creek, J.P. Morgan, Cleveland Clinic, Aberdeen, and now as the founder of Allocator Training Institute. We dive into the evolution of the endowment model, how allocators detect hidden risk, the difference between true alpha and disguised beta, and why collaboration—not competition—is the secret to better portfolio outcomes. Alex also explains how today’s top allocators use data, relationships, and operational excellence to stay ahead of market shifts.

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