Bill Trenchard
Login to view DISC.Bill Trenchard is a Partner at First Round Capital, specializing in the formative years of startups. A serial entrepreneur who started his first company at nineteen, he leverages his experience to invest across B2B, SaaS, Fintech, and Climate tech. People who have worked with him often describe him as intelligent, thoughtful, and a sage. He holds a BA from Cornell University.
He has a founder-centric approach, believing in giving his unvarnished opinion while also offering unwavering support. His investment philosophy is rooted in his firsthand experience of building companies from the ground up, including co-founding and leading Liveops as CEO before his venture career.
Interesting fact: He tells founders all the reasons not to join his companies to ensure they are truly committed before he hires them.
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