Mark Richey, Managing Director at West Capital Advisors and Partner of 1809 Capital sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey and advice for young professionals.
We discuss:
- Navigating career shifts from software engineer → consulting → entrepreneur → venture capital
- How a venture capital firm can find their perfect niche
- What characteristics to look for in a company you may work with
- Attributes of great start-up founders and the mindset for successful growth
Some key take-aways:
- Build an ideal professional network through your alumni association
- Start-up founders need to let go of control to grow
- Determine what you know and seek out help on what you don’t
Please feel free to share with others who would benefit from this conversation. Enjoy!
