How did you get involved with the Kauffman Foundation, and what has it taught you about entrepreneurship?

Kauffman is the biggest and most interesting thinks on venture capital, entrepreneurship and growing the economy. Also among largest investors in VC. Both were hugely appealing perspectives.

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