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As multi-time founders, CEOs, and chairpersons, we have navigated nearly every juncture in the startup journey from formation to exit.

We have been first-handers through dozens of launches, growth spurts and challenges, capital raises, IPOs, and M&As as principals, and as potent advisors.

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A multi-time entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor, Ben has held founding, executive and board roles at startups (Wetpaint/VGGL, Fatbrain AI, Blue Nile/NILE, Madrona Venture Labs, Dolly/Updater, Zeitworks), and numerous advisory roles with other companies and venture investors.

Ben has become well-known for finding the golden path that gets investors to 'yes', and for navigating difficult moments with just the right messages for success. He digs in deep with CEOs and management teams and has been referred to as a 'startup rabbi' for his guidance to help them solve their most difficult (and often existential) problems.

BEN ELOWITZ

Managing Partner

An experienced career executive in hypergrowth and turnaround environments, Dennis is adept at navigating complex paths to success even at volatile times.

He has led companies through NASDAQ listing events, working across domains including software/digital, enterprise, manufacturing/industrial, automotive, and energy/clean-tech.

Dennis has advised numerous startups though growth and positioning opportunities and led large teams across public and private companies (Xerox/XRX, Apple/APPL, Southwall Techonologies/SWTX, and Fatbrain AI).

DENNIS CAPOVILLA

Managing Partner

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100% confidentiality, 100% candor.

We keep 100% confidentiality on your behalf. We don’t backchannel to your investors or employees without knowing what you want shared.

And we need 100% candor to be effective for you. We’ve seen it all: from board room conflict to personal issues of the highest degree.

We have your back.

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