Venture Capital

What is the biggest exit you've ever had and why do you think that team was so successful?

Fastly, Bill.com, Splunk: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Huge Exits

I've had the amazingly good fortune of backing a number of incredible teams over my 20 plus years in the venture capital business. The biggest outcomes were probably Fastly, Bill.com, Splunk, GitLab, Ebates. They were all amazing businesses and in each instance the teams were genuinely excited about what they were building, were extraordinarily focused on solving a specific and real problem for their customers and as a result their product had amazing fit with the needs of their customer.

I've been lucky enough to back some incredible teams, the biggest outcomes being Fastly, Bill.com, Splunk, GitLab, and Ebates. They had great products that solved real customer problems and as a result were well-received.

Over my 20 plus years in the venture capital business, I've been fortunate to back some incredible teams. The biggest exits I've had include Fastly, Bill.com, Splunk, GitLab, and Ebates. These businesses were all remarkable, and their success can be attributed to a few key factors.

First and foremost, the teams behind these companies were genuinely passionate about what they were building. Their enthusiasm and dedication were evident in their work. They were laser-focused on solving a specific and real problem for their customers, which allowed their products to have an amazing fit with customer needs.

By understanding their customers' pain points and delivering solutions that addressed those needs, these teams were able to create products that resonated in the market. Their success was a result of their unwavering commitment to providing value and solving problems for their customers.

Overall, the combination of genuine excitement, customer focus, and product-market fit played a significant role in the success of these teams and their respective exits.

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