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Operating Partner @ Stage 2 Capital // Advisor+LP @ Cantos Ventures

San Francisco, CA
Joined October 2010
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Do you know any founders looking to super charge GTM? Stage 2 Capital is accepting applications for Catalyst now!
Startup founders 👋 Your chance to build your #revenue playbook is here! Apply for the 2023 Catalyst to learn from top go-to-market execs, receive $120K in capital, and more: stage2.capital/blog/build-yo…
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On Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos I think about decisions in three ways: hats, haircuts, and tattoos. Most decisions are like hats. Try one and if you don't like it, put it back and try another. The cost of a mistake is low, so move quickly and try a bunch of hats. Some decisions are like haircuts. You can fix a bad one, but it won't be quick and you might feel foolish for awhile. That said, don't be scared of a bad haircut. Trying something new is usually a risk worth taking. If it doesn't work out, by this time next year you will have moved on and so will everyone else. A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible. Maybe you’ll move on for a moment, but then you'll glance in the mirror and be reminded of that choice all over again. Even years later, the decision leaves a mark. When you're dealing with an irreversible choice, move slowly and think carefully. From: jamesclear.com/3-2-1/februar… (Hat tip to @tferriss, who once compared making decisions to choosing a sweater, which sent me down this line of thinking.)
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Love seeing my friend @Corporate_sween go viral!! Follow for corporate comedy truth bombs. And this skit is (unfortunately) so spot on 👀
Real talk: if you are in need of a job, and you really want it, how do you avoid this? And employers: stop doing this!
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This is actually how it is
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Boom 💥 what a lineup! @Stage2Capital
We’re thrilled to announce the 🌟NEW🌟 companies participating in this year’s @Stage2Capital Catalyst! Our program is designed to support early-stage, #B2B companies and founding teams in building a thoughtful, scalable growth engine. More here: stage2.capital/blog/stage-2-…
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“Who will win the go-to-market AI race?” At @Stage2Capital, we rolled out the GTM #AI Lab to understand innovation in the ecosystem. Within a week, 100+ CROs/CMOs/CCOs opted in and 200+ AI startups submitted. While early, here are some observations. stage2.capital/blog/startups…
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Just attended a fantastic talk by @AndiVanetta of @Stage2Capital , @Carle_Quinn of @Workato , Carolyn Betts of @BettsRecruiting on #talenhiring and building a rockstar #team! #SaaStockUSA
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Every once in a while a building makes you stop and say "Wait, what? That's real? I didn't know we could make places as magical as this anymore!" and this is one of those for me
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you need to have both atittudes: a more general, abstract overall feeling of : 'I need to improve, do more, become better' but then, in the moment to moment: 'I am exactly where I need to be' both perspectives will motivate one long term, one short.
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My girl @elizabethjcain killin’ it!
We sat down with @ElizabethjCain from @Stage2Capital on: -The effect downturns can have on your GTM team -Shifting from founder-led sales to a your first sales hire -How to create a comp plan that drives behavioral change 🎤👇 ramp.com/podcasts/recession-…
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Congrats, @ReibusIntl 👏 🎉
Last week Reibus received the 2022 Platts Global Metals Rising Star Award from @SPGCIMetals. This win was only made possible through the grit and dedication of our incredible team. Learn why Reibus is a Rising Star in the metals and mining industry at reibus.com/about-us/2022-pla…
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We sat down with @ElizabethjCain from @Stage2Capital on: -The effect downturns can have on your GTM team -Shifting from founder-led sales to a your first sales hire -How to create a comp plan that drives behavioral change 🎤👇 ramp.com/podcasts/recession-…
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Big day for Stage 2 Capital!! Announcing Fund III 🚀
We're BEYOND excited to announce our $150 million Fund III, backed by 300+ senior go-to-market professionals! THANK YOU to our incredible network of LPs, portfolio entrepreneurs & fellow co-investors for making this fund possible. Full announcement here: blog.stage2.capital/stage-2-…
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We are excited to announce that we’re part of the 2022 @Stage2Capital Accelerator Cohort! 🎉 We can’t wait to spend the next 10 weeks working with and learning from the best GTM leaders in the world of SaaS. 🙌🏻 blog.stage2.capital/stage-2-…
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We’re THRILLED to announce the 15 rising B2B companies participating in this year’s Stage 2 Capital Accelerator! Check out the incredible lineup here: blog.stage2.capital/stage-2-…
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So great to attend the @Stage2Capital in-person LP meeting at @MITSloan Thank you @markroberge and Jay Po. We’re on a roll!
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💙 Thank you to all the Austin-based sales & marketing leaders for coming out tonight! Special thx to the Women in Sales Club & @chilipiper for working with @getreprise to host this amazing dinner 🙌🏼 #demos #sales #b2b #marketing
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Self-recordings have landed 🎉 You can now record yourself, or your screen, to create structured team updates, Q&A explainers or demo videos. Discover our latest features here: vouchfor.com/blog/four-ways-…
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