Performance Engineering (VC)

A venture capital service model that provides hands-on operational support and coaching to portfolio companies beyond capital, helping founders scale through strategic focus, team building, and execution guidance.

2 episodes

Ep 07 - Christy Johnson - Cultivating Resilience Through Adaptation, Partnership and Growth

Ep 07 - Christy Johnson - Cultivating Resilience Through Adaptation, Partnership and Growth

Christy Johnson, performance engineering lead at VIP Ventures, shares her unconventional path from international microfinance to steel manufacturing to venture capital. She discusses her seven-year tenure as interim-then-permanent CEO of a portfolio company, the firm's hands-on 'performance engineering' approach to supporting founders, and how COVID-19 transformed her company into a successful fully-remote operation.

Ep 04 - Mark Flickinger: From Rowing to Venture Capital - Lessons in Teamwork and Growth

Ep 04 - Mark Flickinger: From Rowing to Venture Capital - Lessons in Teamwork and Growth

Mark Flickinger, partner at BIP Ventures, discusses his journey from mechanical engineering and competitive rowing to venture capital. He explains BIP's platform-heavy approach with 50 employees supporting both investors and portfolio companies, their focus on high net worth LPs, and strategies for helping founders navigate the current market environment. Flickinger emphasizes the importance of solving real problems, building strong boards, and maintaining discipline during economic uncertainty.

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