“All entrepreneurs need to be optimists because there will always be people who tell them no. But there is a difference between being a naysayer and being intellectually honest.”

“Finding a balance between optimism and intellectual honesty can propel startups into great companies and entrepreneurs into great leaders. My goal is to help entrepreneurs strike that balance, celebrating successes but also figuring out what aspect of the business is not working and then fixing it. A culture of intellectual honesty comes from open frank communications and trust. They are essential.” Patricia Nakache, General Partner patricia@trinityventures.com Since joining Trinity Ventures in 1999, Patricia has focused on funding companies launching innovative business and consumer services. She is particularly interested in Internet‐based marketing and information services, vertical marketplaces and alternative advertising solutions. Prior to Trinity Ventures, Patricia worked at McKinsey & Company helping enterprises in technology, financial services and retailing address their strategic and operational issues. Previously, she also contributed to FORTUNE magazine and other publications on management best practices in technology companies.  Patricia is a member of the Stanford Business School Trust Investment Committee. Focus Business and Consumer Services, Software Education M.B.A., Stanford Graduate School of Business A.B., Physics and Chemistry, Harvard University Active investments Care.com Casual Collective MyNewPlace PayScale Recruiting.com (formerly Jobster) UpTake Past investments Affinity Labs (acquired by Monster.com) LoopNet (LOOP) Ajay Chopra Noel Fenton Tim McAdam Kathy Murphy Patricia Nakache Larry Orr Dan Scholnick Gus Tai Jim Tybur Fred Wang Dave Asprey Joe Hyrkin

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