Randy Komisar

Randy Komisar Contributor Randy Komisar, a general partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs to create businesses with leading-edge technology. He is also the author of The Monk and the Riddle and serves as host of the Ventured podcast series. More posts by this contributor Tony Fadell speaks out about innovation, revolution, Nest, Steve Jobs and entrepreneurship Defy Ventures redefines ‘the hustle’ from prison yard to startup office

Randy Komisar, a general partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs to create businesses with leading-edge technology. He is also the author of The Monk and the Riddle and serves as host of the Ventured podcast series.

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Tony Fadell speaks out about innovation, revolution, Nest, Steve Jobs and entrepreneurship

At a time when Silicon Valley is so focused on software, Tony reminds us that being truly revolutionary requires a combination of both great hardware and great software. A few years ago, it was the iP

Defy Ventures redefines ‘the hustle’ from prison yard to startup office

More than 100 million Americans have a criminal history, according to a Department of Justice survey. Catherine Hoke of Defy Ventures believes that through training, these individuals can become succe

An Interview with General Keith Alexander on cybersecurity, Snowden, and IronNet

In this episode of Ventured, my partner Brook Byers and General Keith Alexander engage in a wide-ranging discussion on terrorism, Apple, cyber threats, Edward Snowden and network security.

The Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley

No longer having to commit 20 years to service, interested technologists can put in a year of their time working in the public sector rather than spending a year traveling the world. Anyone who has co

Lessons From Bill Campbell, Silicon Valley’s Secret Executive Coach

Former Columbia University football coach Bill Campbell had long ago tossed the football for a more corporate role: coach to legendary CEOs such as Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt and Larry Page.

Preparing For The Technology Revolution Created By Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence will soon bring on another technological revolution, where machines may take your job and shake up the economy in the process.

Ventured: Cyber Hacking Is The New Global Battlefield

Hacking is no longer the work of random "script kiddies," but is being organized by foreign governments. Existing security tools aren't up to the job of keeping systems safe.

Ventured: How Investing In Food Technology Can Save The Planet And Improve Human Health

I sat down with Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat CEO, and Doug Evans, the CEO of Juicera, for an episode of our Ventured podcast to discuss the impact food technology can have on climate change, sustainabilit

How Google Thinks About Hiring, Management And Culture

During Laszlo Bock's nine years as Google’s SVP of People Operations, the company has won more than 100 awards for its employment practices. Bock, who came to Google after stints at McKinsey and GE,