975: The Importance of Identifying a Passion for the Problem You're Solving and the People You're Serving with Randy Komisar Investor and Partner in Kleiner Perkins
Randy Komisar joined Kleiner Perkins in 2005 to focus on early stage ventures. He was a co-founder of Claris Corp., served as CEO for LucasArts Entertainment and Crystal Dynamics, and acted as a “Virtual CEO” for such companies as TiVo, WebTV and GlobalGiving. He was the lead investor in Nest and RPX, among many others. He serves on the Roadtrip Nation advisory board and Orrick’s Women’s Leadership Board. He is the author of the best-seller, The Monk and the Riddle, and co-author of the critically acclaimed Straight Talk for Startups, Getting to Plan B and I F**king Love that Company. Randy holds a B.A. degree in economics from Brown University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
“Know why you’re doing what you’re doing and feel a sense of commitment to that that goes beyond the bottom line, have a real north star around the value you’re creating and who you’re creating it for and believe strongly in the importance of your mission, so strongly that you are willing to confront the vagaries’ of success and failure along the way without losing your path” …[Listen for More]
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