John Austin
Person
Investment professional identified in the excerpt as the founding chief investment officer (CIO) at Berkeley. He is associated with institutional investment management and investment-committee leadership.
3 episodes featuring John Austin
How I Invest with David Weisburd
Notre Dame’s former CIO makes the case for concentrated investing
Scott Malpass explains why durable investment results depend less on diversification than on institutional alignment, cultural judgment, and trusted relationships.
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 7m
How I Invest with David Weisburd
Institutional investors prize repeatable process over impressive track records
The episode examines how LPs can distinguish durable investment skill from attractive histories while building aligned, resilient portfolios and firms.
Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 12m
How I Invest with David Weisburd
Ridgemont built scale by making alignment a team sport
Jack Purcell’s account shows how a private equity firm can pursue growth without sacrificing incentives, discipline, succession, or long-term trust.
Aug 26, 2026 · 55 min