Philosophy

Staff
> Laura Roden
> Thomas Miller
> Kam Hao Xian

Advisory Board
> Richard J. Elkus, Jr.
> Gary Kremen
> Claude Leglise
> Dr. Thomas McAfee
> Patrick Rivelli
> Phil Schlein
> James Strock
> Neal Yanofsky

Broker/Dealer

VCP Alumni
Statement of Ethics and Business Philosophy
  1. The truth will set you free.
    1. Complete transparency about our products and our business lets us sleep at night with a clean conscience.
    2. We love educated investors, and help them to be as informed as possible about our industry and the marketplace, as well as the products we represent.
    3. We compete by offering the best products, not by hiding the existence of other products. 
    4. There is no such thing as an acceptable conflict of interest: we always stand on just one side of the table in terms of compensation.
    5. Trust comes from building credibility in every interaction, from disclosure to closing.
    6. Credibility comes from saying what we do, and doing what we say, without fail.

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  2. The fund is our client, but the investor is our customer.
    1. Serving the investor is our absolute top priority in every situation.
    2. We look at everything from the investor’s point of view, and work to optimize that experience.
    3. Time spent with investors is the most valuable time; we maximize it and prioritize it above all other commitments.
    4. Excellent investor relations is a critical part of the VC Privé culture and reputation.
    5. We strive for deep, communicative, positive investor relationships, not yes/no transactions.

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  3. Money is not funny. 
    1. Being an intermediary in the financial system is a grave fiduciary responsibility; we are shepherding funds, even when we are not physical custodians of any cash.
    2. As good shepherds, we focus on being prepared, timely, and proactive in every part of the process we are managing.
    3. Our willingness and discipline to do a great job even in difficult times is a powerful competitive advantage.
    4. Professional deportment is a key attribute of the VC Privé culture and reputation.

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  4. VC Privé is the blue chip brand in our business, providing platinum-quality products and service level to an exclusive group of investors who demand the best.
    1. We aspire to make every action and communication reflect the highest standards.
    2. Sloppiness begets sloppiness; excellence begets excellence.
    3. We do nothing that is inconsistent with this message.