KPCB Partner Dana Mead offers a glimpse into his day-to-day activities as a venture capitalist, where he focuses on looking at new ventures, working with entrepreneurs at current ventures and networking. “We practice really hard everyday at saying no nicely,” says Mead, as it’s important to maintain relationships with entrepreneurs and leave the door open for other deals down the road.
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