Without entrepreneurs, ideas stay in our imagination. I love working with people dedicated to building something new.
Scale and complexity create interesting markets. Complexity, which may come in many forms, creates barriers to entry, multiple pain points, and different needs in customers. With scale, these complex markets become large enough to support multiple solutions and drive continuous innovation.
I want to be around teams that are focused on creating value in their fields. VCs have the privilege of getting to be a part of that journey across industries and over time.
work with team that has a strong track record of identifying and supporting great founders and ideas
A Perfect Spy by John le Carre. It's part spy novel, part autobiography and deeply moving. It reveals how impactful the narratives we write for ourselves can be.
I love to cook and could see myself working at or managing a restaurant.
I would have loved to go on a road trip with Anthony Bourdain. His shows and writing brought humanity and nuance to parts of the world that are often overlooked.
"Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success." - Goethe
I love to stay active and try new activities. I've been practicing yoga for a few years and more recently got into boxing. I'm hoping to add pilates and tennis to the rotation!