I INVEST IN PEOPLE AND THEIR DREAMS

IT ALL STARTED WHEN…

I decided to take a leap of faith and leave the corporate world once again. This time, I teamed up with my old friend and co-founder, Mark Fitzpatrick, to embark on a new venture together. Our journey began in 1992 when we founded Tidalwave Technologies. Over the course of three years, we diligently grew the company into a formidable player in a newly formed and growing high availability industry, ultimately leading to its sale to Veritas Software in 1995 for an impressive, inflation-adjusted sum of $8.4 million in stock. As the market evolved, that stock's value soared, reaching approximately $245 million at its peak.

This experience ignited a profound realization within me: if I am going to invest in ventures, why not invest in myself? Thus, Mark and I established our own venture firms and launched our first project, YOUService, which has since evolved into YOUnite, back in 2004. Remarkably, that was 20 years ago. Since then, I have had the privilege of funding hundreds of innovative companies across a diverse array of markets. Each venture has presented unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring that the journey remains continually engaging and fulfilling.

Now, enough about my story. I am eager to learn about yours! What drives your ambitions, and how can I assist you in navigating your own path?