Ted Karns

Ted joined Princo in 2008 and today co-leads the Endowment’s private equity efforts, including investments in buyout and venture capital funds. During his tenure, he has worked across all asset classes and been active in Princo’s talent acquisition and team development. On campus, Ted regularly guest lectures on the limited partner’s role in venture capital and chairs the Westminster Foundation’s Investment Committee. Ted also is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of Weybourne Limited in London. Previously, Ted advised insurance companies on their private equity, mezzanine and senior debt investments. Ted holds degrees from George Washington University (BA), University of Delaware (MA), and University of Connecticut (JD), where he graduated first in his law school class. Ted is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and is a past Board Member of the Institutional Limited Partners Association, a CAIA Charterholder, and a Member of the CFA Institute. Ted is originally from the Boston area and enjoys family vacations and running races for Team Princo.