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“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.” quote by Arthur Rock
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“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.”

Arthur Rock

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.

Key Takeaway

Take active roles in ventures you fund.

Themes

investment leadership entrepreneurship board governance

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • corporate governance
  • industry mentorship

Key Concepts

venture capital strategic control risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you add value beyond money?
  • What responsibilities come with board leadership?
A Different Perspective

Leadership demands time and expertise beyond capital.

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