Polly Schneck
Born: March 16, 1969
Education: M.B.A. the Wharton School; A.B. cum laude, Princeton University
Career Path: Partner, Labrador Ventures, 2000-present; Principal, Scripps Ventures, 1998-2000; Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 1997-1998; Associate, Comcast Cellular Communications, 1996; IT Consultant, Price Waterhouse, 1993-1995
Family: Charles Goldman, fiance
Investment Philosophy: Invest in companies with strong management teams, large market potential, and low capital expenditures. Use your resources to help entrepreneurs build successful companies.
Favorite Quote: “The knack [to flying] lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” – Douglas Adams, Life, the Universe, and Everything
Favorite Historical Figure: Alexander the Great
Favorite Book: Homer’s Odyssey
Currently Reading: The Lymond Chronicles, Dorothy Dunnett
Favorite Travel Destination: The Okavango Delta in Botswana
Favorite Movie: Casablanca
Last Movies Seen: X-men & The Croupier
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
Greatest Phobia: The moral majority gaining control.
Hobbies: Traveling, horseback riding, mountain biking and skiing
Favorite Web Site: www.theonion.com
Foreign Languages Spoken: French & Italian