Say It Out Loud: Moving Beyond Limiting Beliefs to Unlock Midwest Private Markets

The Midwest capital gap between institutional LPs and emerging fund managers runs deeper than access or geography. The core challenge lies in the underlying assumptions and beliefs that LPs and GPs hold about each other. This session deconstructs those beliefs as the key activator for unlocking capital. A Midwest LP and an emerging Midwest VC fund manager share their proven approaches and facilitate dialogue with the full group and small groups. Participants leave with tools for resolving limiting beliefs, greater clarity on how their own beliefs impact their success, and a draft plan for designing their future allocation or fundraising strategies.