RON CONWAY

The most important thing is the quality of the entrepreneur. I always bet on the jockey, not the horse.

If you're not adding value to your portfolio companies, you're not doing your job. Writing a check is the easy part.

I've been wrong on most of my investments. The ones I was right on just happened to change the world.

Founders should call me before they call anyone else. Not because of my money — because I'll actually pick up the phone.

The valley runs on trust and reputation. You can lose it in one deal. I've spent thirty years not losing it.

Don't wait for the perfect company. Back the right person and help them build it.