Scott Wilson Discusses Washington University’s Long-Term Performance Challenges (& Opportunities) | Chief Investment Officer | Q&A
Scott Wilson is the chief investment officer at Washington University Investment Management Company. Previously, he served as CIO at Grinnell College where he managed the investment strategy for the $2 billion endowment. In this interview, he discusses the significant changes in WashU's investment team and strategy; their decade long approach in getting more exposure to private equity and venture capital; and why they're investing in places where capital is scarce.
Missouri Begins Shaping Startup Investment Fund
The framework for a state-operated venture capital fund that could be worth up to $250 million to invest in startup companies based in Missouri has begun to take shape in Jefferson City.
Exclusive Q&A: Megan Loehner, Director Of Investments, Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System
Megan Loehner is the director of investments for the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (MOLAGERS) focusing on all aspects of portfolio management. In this interview Loehner discusses how an investment team of two vets private market assets, the challenges of working within the often misunderstood pension fund industry and MOLAGERS strategy for recruiting talent.
Land O'Lakes Sells its Eggs to Opal Foods
Land O'Lakes President and CEO Chris Policinski spoke to the members of the farmer-owned cooperative at the company's annual meeting in Minneapolis this year....
St. Louis venture capital firm plans new $150 million fund - St. Louis Business Journal
RiverVest Venture Partners, the Clayton-based venture capital firm that specializes in life sciences companies, has plans to create a new $150 million venture capital fund, according to documents fil...
Mark Cannon named Senior VP of Finance at LCMS Foundation
As the LCMS Foundation's chief financial officer, Cannon will oversee the organization's financial operations and liaison with external vendors and associates, including legal counsel, auditors, regu...