Neotribe Ventures

Learning How To Rock The Boat... So I Can Help Others Tip It Over

To put it plainly, the probability that Kittu and I would find ourselves in the same room was remote. We were born into different generations, raised in different countries, and pursued different career paths. Kittu was raised in India, while I was raised in a small town in West Virginia

The “Right” Leadership Style Adapts to the Situation at Hand

Here is a pop quiz: CEO A tells his employees exactly what they need to do and how to do it, and checks in to make sure they did it right. CEO B delegates every task and expects his employees to figure out how to accomplish them on their own.

Planning

How to Build a Financial Model at a Seed Stage Company

When let’s be honest, it feels like you’re making up numbers

Culture

Four Steps to Building a Strong Company Culture

Successful companies do not happen by accident. They are a function of culture—a set of shared values. Culture does not guarantee success, but it increases the probability of winning. And culture is shaped by leaders. When leaders know how to inspire people, help them reach their potential, guide them

Venture Capital

Being the VC I Wish I’d Had

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m joining Neotribe Ventures as a partner on the back of our recent $216 million fundraise. I’m excited because Neotribe is a very different type of venture firm where I have the platform to be the venture capitalist I wish I’d