Matt DeAngelo, Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Drexel University’s Endowment shares how he and his colleagues evaluate asset managers, approach due diligence meetings, and consider allocation decisions in both traditional and alternative assets. In 2021, Drexel University’s endowment surpassed $1 billion for the first time, increasing Drexel’s ability to support and expand its academic and research goals for current and future generations.
Matt discusses the steps Drexel University took to reach this successful milestone. Join Matt as he takes you through the Drexel University Endowment model and what drives him in and out of the office.
The Investment Office manages financial assets for the endowment with guidance from the Investment Committee of the Drexel University Board of Trustees. The Investment Office's primary objective is to support the University's overall mission by achieving the highest long-term total return on investment assets that is compatible with the University's risk tolerance.