Starting a venture capital firm in 2009, we aimed to create a platform that provides entrepreneurs with the confidence and support of a seasoned CEO, enabling them to connect with influential figures.

When we raised venture capital in 2003, it was one of the only deals that the firm had done at that time, highlighting the challenges of building hardware.

In the venture capital industry, our mission has always been to support the best tech companies, believing that every important new company will be tech-driven.

The venture capital landscape is evolving, with a clear trend towards either high-scale firms or specialized seed investors, leaving mid-sized firms without a clear value proposition.

We differentiated ourselves by combining angel investments with venture investments, a strategy that was initially met with skepticism from established VCs.

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

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

We encourage our team to invest in opportunities that show promise, even if they come with risks, as this can lead to significant breakthroughs. In venture capital, the key to success is identifying the next big thing early and investing heavily, rather than focusing on win rates or percentage returns.

The barbell strategy in venture capital suggests that firms should either focus on high-scale investments or highly specialized ones, avoiding the middle ground where companies struggle to compete.