Blogposts

2021

Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Double Team Your Fiduciary Assignments

I have followed this practice for over 20 years and continue to train next generation General Partners today. I have always brought new team members into my firm with the following statement:

“There are no shortcuts in this business.  Venture capital is an apprenticeship.  I am willing to teach you, and hopefully you will rise to the challenge and learn.”

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Physician Heal Thyself

Practical Advice: How to Be a Good Board Member

“Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, 'Physician, heal thyself'.” Luke 4:23

This proverb from the New Testament invites those who proffer expertise to prove their convictions by incorporating the same solutions they offer to others in their own practice.

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