I’m a former VC turned sometimes coach, critic and builder of new things. Here is my backstory.

What I do these days:

I write.

Since 2004, I’ve been writing on technology, investing, politics, and whatever else comes to mind…

I coach ambitious and aspiring venture capital investors.

I am open to connecting with a limited number of venture professionals and those looking to join the industry who are interested in committing to a coaching process—people who have six-month-plus professional goals in mind.

My current coaching clients fall into three categories:

• New-ish associates or professionals aiming to get one of these roles.

• Principals who are aiming for partner in the medium term trying to figure out their lane and navigate internal and external competition.

• GPs at emerging funds (or in new markets for existing funds) figuring out how to manage teams, staff their pipeline and platform and raise capital.

My specialty is in narrative, strategic positioning and community engagement. Much of my advice will be centered around thought leadership and audience engagement. I'm not a great fit for someone who doesn't ever want to put themselves out there.

I advise founders on fundraising.

Are you raising or about to raise? Do you have a story and a business model that will resonate with investors?

Are you sure?

For twenty years, I’ve seen some amazing businesses and some fantastically awful ones—with most being an in-between mix of mildly confusing, substantively boring, and at best, muddled in their messaging.

I offer a short workshop-style engagement consisting of a business model review, narrative assessment, and collaborative repositioning to produce a clear story that will improve your chances with investors—or, if we can’t get there, I will have saved you at least six plus wasted months and tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, in personal capital.

For three hours of advising time, I charge $1500. If you’d like to start with a half-session, we can do 90 minutes for $750.

This is not a capital introduction service and I do not make referrals.