Some startups make unbelievable financial returns, but most don't. I'm fortunate enough to have a reasonably good track record as an investor, but I never know which will be which deterministically. I realized that fact a long time ago and resolved to try to work with founders that I love in a deep and intangible way. Folks I wake up wanting to help every day. People I try to help however I can, whether it's a weekday or weekend, a personal matter or a work one, a happy situation or a sad one. I want to work with founders where I deeply care and enjoy the holistic journey, no matter the outcome. I optimistically believe if I do that, the aggregate returns will take care of themselves. That's the beauty of real venture capital. @stevekrouse is a real one. I loved every minute of Val Town and I'm excited to continue the journey with him for another few decades if he'll have me