In my 40 years of experience, I've never called myself a venture capitalist; I prefer to say I'm a venture assistant, focusing on mentoring startups.

I shouldn't be here as a venture capitalist; I don't have a formal education or traditional background, yet I've invested in over 200 startups, with seven valued over a billion dollars each.

We realized that venture capital is a mediocre product for entrepreneurs, offering little more than money and occasional advice, which diminishes quickly over time.

Venture capitalists can offer substantial capital, assist with hiring executives, and provide operational support, but they require significant equity and expect rapid growth to generate returns.

Venture Capitalists (VCs) invest small amounts of money to acquire equity in startups, hoping that a few will grow large enough to cover the losses from unsuccessful investments.

In venture capital, understanding people is more important than just focusing on numbers. My background in sales helps me relate to founders better.

The essence of venture capital lies not just in picking winners but in building relationships and supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey.

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.