More than two decades of adventure and mayhem in the bizarre shadowland of venture-backed startups. I have been part of accidental successes and spectacular flame-outs in the Bay Area, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Lausanne. I remain enchanted with the kooky, semi-mystical black art of taking a company from inception, growth and professionalization, to liquidity event and beyond.
Back in the day, I participated as a founder or early participant in several startups. After that, I started an advisory services firm where I worked closely with VC/PE firms on a variety of projects. I have also dabbled in management consulting and executive coaching if the problems were int...