Daniel Kimerling (KF Class 27) shares how the Kauffman Fellows two-year program allowed him to step back from the day-to-day of scaling his firm, Deciens Capital, and refocus on the fundamental “whys” of his journey. "Being part of a cohort asking similar questions – the big 'whys' around our personal and professional lives – is a vital part of helping find the answers to these very personal questions. I truly believe that no two people’s 'whys' are the same." Key takeaway: Success in venture capital requires a unique strategy, resources, tenacity, and comfort in nonconformity. "The Kauffman Fellows experience has been transformative, providing value far beyond the realm of venture capital and into every aspect of my personal and professional growth." https://lnkd.in/gXuyGx3D
Last month I wrapped up my time as a part of Kauffman Fellows program. It was a truly transformative experience. I spent some time reflecting on the program and shared them here - https://lnkd.in/gWYKirzn. Thank you to so many people including Sarah AlSaleh, Matt Auxier, CFA, Sandeep B., Roi Bar-Kat, Caio Vinicius Mayoli, Allan Boruchowicz, Jon Bradford, Zoe Chambers, Meera Clark, Seth Corder, Jesse Draper, Julian Eison, Ita Ekpoudom, Marell E., Michael Fanfant, Hernan Fernandez Lamadrid, Laura Gaviria Halaby, Leticia M. Jáuregui Casanueva, Samantha Lewis, Ainhoa ("Noa") Maiz, Ashley Mayer, Sasha McKenzie, Camila Noordeloos, Karen Page, Mario Ruiz, Han Shen, Gita Sjahrir-Wright, Susan Spears, Lomax Ward, Haley Kwait Zollo, Maryann Menzies Alspaugh, Fernando Fabre, Katie Sarro, Daniela "Dani" Terminel, Jeffrey Harbach, and Natasha Hazan Funk. (Apologies - I can only mention 25 people, but there are many more.)