Guest Writer
Guest column by Sozo Ventures: Entrepreneurs and investors need to be aware of the history and culture to avoid missteps.
When I accepted the offer last summer to join NVCA as its next president and CEO, my first reaction was sheer joy. It was quickly dashed by a sense of panic when I realized I needed to get up to speed on an entirely new industry—and fast, writes Bobby Franklin of the National Venture Capital Association.