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Introduction
Paul
Today's teacher is Rich Wong, general partner at a renowned venture firm, Accel. Rich is a very special investor and leader, and he spent many years as an operator prior to his time in venture capital. What was going to be a short stint as a venture operating partner nearly 20 years ago turned into a defining pivot for Rich. He not only quickly reached the top of the venture profession, but also he's become the go-to investor for many luminary companies such as Atlassian, UiPath, AdMob, Checkr, Rovio, ServiceChannel, and many, many more.
In preparation for our time with Rich, we spoke with numerous Accel team members, leaders of other investment firms, and many others beyond that. And he is unanimously admired for his abilities and the humble way by which he goes about his life. And his range of interests spans beyond venture, too. He's a devoted husband and father, and he's very involved in many of the leading university-based poverty alleviation labs.