Became Quote by Arthur Rock
“And we invested three hundred thousand dollars, became the lead investor and I became Chairman of the Board of Scientific Data Systems, as I was at Intel for a while.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech Investment Conference, 1972
He invested heavily, became lead investor, and chaired the board, highlighting active leadership in venture capital.
In simple terms: He led and chaired after investing.
Take active roles in ventures you fund.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- startup funding
- corporate governance
- industry mentorship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you add value beyond money?
- What responsibilities come with board leadership?
Leadership demands time and expertise beyond capital.