A pioneering software and internet entrepreneur, leader, networker, and investor. Rick loves technology and building healthy organizations. During his career, venture capital has been a continual theme, either as the entrepreneur leader receiving venture funds or as the venture investor.• served as a Director on the boards of 16 well-funded companies as well as countless advisory roles • founder of venture firm raising and managing three funds totaling ~$410M in capital from institutional and private investors• researched, negotiated, syndicated, and closed VC deals that averaged $4-$5M per company and resulted in very positive ROI outcomes for the funds• respected and trusted operational leader as founder and stakeholder• deeply tech-savvy and up to date on the industry• excellent at modeling and operational planning• significant knowledge of early-stage legal documents and processes• travel and diverse locations are not a deterrent and enjoyed• well connected in diverse circles throughout the Denver metro area and nationally• management style: it really is about your people and culture-- encourage healthy conflict, then execute in agreement-- trust, respect, engagement, and levity achieve results-- details matter and it's important to keep it stupid simple
Listed skills include Venture Capital, Ceos, Strategic Vision, Management, and 46 others.