I’ve been a VC for the last 14 years. Prior to that I was a software entrepreneur. In 1999, we sold our technology startup in the craziness of the dotcom bubble. I was successful as an operator, but the day-to-day grind was tiring. I thought the VC role looked like a lot more fun.
As a VC, I got to partner with management teams to help conceive and evolve the strategy, but I wasn’t asked to work down in the details. This was great. I enjoy helping small groups of very talented people work to build important companies. As a VC, I had my share of big wins and big failures, but the portfolio effect is a great thing. I have been able to generate returns for investors.
