Evan Schlossman: SuRo Capital
Evan Schlossman: SuRo Capital  
Podcast: The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
Published On: Sat Jan 10 2026
Description: In this episode, Evan Schlossman, a venture investor at SuRo Capital, provides a detailed look into the world of late-stage venture investing through the unique lens of a publicly traded investment vehicle. Evan discusses his journey from a pre-med student and Deloitte consultant to a VC focused on AI infrastructure, highlighting the critical skills of curiosity and adaptability that bridge these fields. He breaks down how SuRo Capital operates, offering retail investors access to innovative private companies like CoreWeave and OpenAI, and explains the firm's investment criteria for market-leading, high-growth companies typically valued over $1 billion. Evan also shares invaluable advice for those seeking to enter venture capital, emphasizing the power of taking a point of view, thoughtful networking, and the importance of understanding broader market trends while executing with speed. This conversation is packed with insights for aspiring investors, operators, and anyone interested in the mechanics of late-stage tech investing and portfolio construction.#VentureCapital #AIInvesting #LateStageVC #SuRoCapital #PortfolioConstruction #CareerAdvice #TechnologyInvesting #PublicMarkets