We’ve taken everything we’ve learned working at Nest, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Levi’s and numerous start-ups all the way back to General Magic and bottled it up for the benefit of our portfolio companies. We’ve learned what to do and, lucky for you, what to avoid.
You’ll quickly realize we push and prod and ask tough questions. It’s how we get you from good to great. But you’ll also see that working with us is immensely rewarding. And fun.
The lifeblood of the company, keeping everything and everyone moving in sync — across our portfolio, across two continents. She’s your go-to if you don’t know where to go.
David bridges the great divide between complex technology and me, the person. How does this thing fit into my life? What’s it telling me? How do I tell it something? He will guide your journey from successful (or failed!) lab experiments to delightful product experiences.
Selling an idea to investors, designing a 360° customer journey, making a brand famous — Anton can help you do these things. He’ll coach you to write the right story, develop powerful creative, and invest your marketing dollars wisely.
As our gatekeeper of all things legal, Mike creates the contractual foundations for our investments. His experience negotiating agreements streamlines the process. His guidance is provided in plain English and sets the stage for productive partnerships.
Elise will navigate the media and PR world with you to get the best coverage when it matters. Crafting your message, captivating diverse audiences and defining successful communications strategies to effectively achieve distinction and influence, she will help you get there.