Trish Spurlin is a capital allocator with expertise in private equity, venture capital, and institutional portfolio management. As the Investments Director at Babson College, she leads the private equity and venture capital strategy within the endowment, with a focus on long-term alpha generation, manager access, and thoughtful portfolio construction. Trish values cultivating deep relationships and brings both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving to every manager conversation. Her career bridges institutional capital and early-stage innovation, from navigating fund diligence and portfolio construction in endowment and foundation settings to supporting emerging venture-backed companies in finance and operations. Prior to Babson, she built a strong technical foundation as a licensed CPA, working with complex capital structures, derivatives, and startup financial systems. This background fuels her approach to due diligence, risk assessment, and fund selection. Trish serves on multiple advisory boards and has a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices in finance. She is a strong supporter of the emerging manager ecosystem and enjoys learning about the future of venture c
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