Adam Besvinick of Looking Glass Capital has been investing at pre-seed for over a decade — solo, and on his own terms.
In this episode, he joins Dan to talk about cold-emailing his way into a role at Lowercase Capital, what he learned from Chris Sacca that still guides him today, and what marks don't tell you about the companies that matter most.
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From Banking Analyst to Three-Fund Solo GP | Adam Besvinick, Looking Glass Capital
Jun 11, 2026
Going Solo
Going Solo is a podcast from Odin. Founder Paddy Ryan and Research Lead Dan Gray sit down with emerging managers and solo GPs to unpack their investing journey and their thesis. These are the people building the next generation of investment firms, often outside the traditional mould. Expect candid conversations on strategy, sourcing, decision-making, and what it really takes to go solo in venture and private markets. Odin enables anyone, anywhere to launch and run a private investment firm online.
Going Solo is a podcast from Odin. Founder Paddy Ryan and Research Lead Dan Gray sit down with emerging managers and solo GPs to unpack their investing journey and their thesis. These are the people building the next generation of investment firms, often outside the traditional mould. Expect candid conversations on strategy, sourcing, decision-making, and what it really takes to go solo in venture and private markets. Odin enables anyone, anywhere to launch and run a private investment firm online.Listen on
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