Team | Aspenwood
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Overview
From our earliest funds to the commodity-driven cloud data centers of today, we have remained true to our software-only roots. Through our deep understanding of the technology landscape, we help drive companies to success by supporting entrepreneurs at the forefront of disruptive advances in the software industry.
Former engineers and programmers, our team has deep technology roots and a passion for building successful companies. Entrepreneurs ourselves, we know what it’s like to raise capital, build sales teams, launch products, and run public companies - we’ve been where you are and taken companies where you want to go.
Meet Our Team
Lars Leckie
Managing Director
Steve Kishi
Managing Director
Maria Mulcahy
CFO
Haley Etter
Executive Assistant
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Almost 32 years ago John Hummer and I co-founded Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. While I am proud of the firm I helped build, I am even more proud that the firm has now successfully transitioned to a new generation of leadership. I’m confident that Lars Leckie and Steve Kishi , who both have helped build many our successful investments over the last decade, will go on to have even more success as they continue to fund new enterprise software companies and drive innovation in the software industry under the banner of Aspenwood Ventures. While no longer an active investor, I remain a (only as needed) advisor committed to their future success.
- Ann Winblad
Founding Partner, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
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Lars and the Aspenwood team have been amazing partners helping us build and scale our business.
- Shawn Douglass
Founder/CEO Amberdata
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Steve and Lars were instrumental in being a sounding board and supporting the Jamm team. As a first-time CEO, their engaged yet soft touch approach was incredibly helpful for me as we scaled the team and business.
- Badri Rajasekar
Founder/CEO, Jamm
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Aspenwood works harder for the success of our business than any other firm I know. It makes a huge difference when you are trying to manage a young and growing business to know they have your back.
- Tom Dibble
CEO, Aria Systems
The Aspenwood Network
Frederic Kerrest
Okta Founder
Mike Dinsdale
Former Docusign CFO
Don Listwin
Cisco EVP
Ann Winblad
Partner Emeritus
Gary Morgenthaler
Ingres Founder
Hans Robertson
Meraki Founder
Chuck Dietrich
MileIQ Founder
Alexander Aghassipour
Co Founder, Zendesk
Sean Heywood
Amazon Executive
Zach Coelius
Triggit Founder
Enrique Ortegon
SVP Docusign; SVP, Salesforce
Ross Mason
Mulesoft Founder
Doug Gourlay
Arista Executive
Stacey Epstein
CMO, Freshworks
Dave Spector
ThirdLove Founder
Jason Richards
Vineyard Founder
Barry Zwarenstein
Five9 CFO
Kumi Walker
Root Insurance Executive
Gregg Schott
Mulesoft CEO
Mitchell Kertzman
Partner Emeritus
Bart Copeland
ActiveState Founder
Shawn Douglas
AmberData Founder
Jeff Lunsford
CEO, Tealium
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