DFJ Growth

🌟 Excited to Join DFJ Growth as Venture Partner!  I’m thrilled to share that I have joined DFJ Growth as a Venture Partner! 🚀 In this role, I am focused on investments in Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS, AI Infrastructure, Generative AI Applications, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. This transition from operator, advisor, and board member to full-time venture capital feels like a natural progression for me. My experience leading Sumo Logic through growth and IPO, along with my background in product development and go-to-market strategies, provides a unique perspective on the challenges of scaling in dynamic tech markets.   Why DFJ Growth?  They are a premier growth-stage investment firm dedicated to supporting emerging technology leaders during their scaling phases. The DFJ Growth team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors who empower founders as they navigate hypergrowth and beyond. What truly distinguishes DFJ Growth is their ability to identify transformative technology trends and companies poised for leadership before they become apparent. Their exceptional support during my time at Sumo Logic, along with the collaborative culture cultivated by Randy, Barry, John, and the entire team, resonates deeply with my values.   Some notable investments by DFJ Growth include: OpenAI: Pioneering artificial intelligence research SpaceX: Transforming space technology Tesla: Leading the electric vehicle revolution Coinbase: Empowering the crypto economy Unity: Driving the future of interactive 3D content Scale AI: Enabling machine learning with AI-powered data xAI: Advancing AI for the benefit of humanity Stripe: Revolutionizing online payment processing Outreach: Innovating AI-powered sales engagement   I'm excited to leverage my operational and technological expertise to support our portfolio companies. Having experienced DFJ Growth from both sides—as a portfolio company CEO and now as an investor—I’ve seen firsthand their collaborative approach to empowering founders and executives. I’m eager to contribute to the success of innovative companies and collaborate with the talented DFJ team. If you’re considering a growth round, let’s connect!   #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #AIInfrastructure #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #BigData #ArtificialIntelligence #Hypergrowth  

Rippling made waves when they went public with the real-time support metrics, and the following year Front did the same. Now CEOs Parker Conrad and Mathilde Collin will host a conversation to share: 📈The ROI of making your support metrics public 🚀How to maintain support stats that far exceed industry benchmarks…and why you can’t hide behind rosy averages 👪 Why *everyone*, from leaders to engineers, should directly engage with customers Join us on February 8 at 11am PT for the second installment of our Customer Service Game Changers series: Why Making Your Support Metrics Public Is Worth the Risk https://bit.ly/4aX9mVT