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Patrick Barry

I started my career as a technology companies lawyer, but soon joined the startup world and began a 20+ year journey as a business leader running go-to-market, product development and business operations for a series of companies including Yahoo!, Demandforce, Intuit, Logikcull and Zenoti. During that time I led teams through good times and bad, raised money, bought and sold companies. Recently I returned to the firm to lead our Greenhouse program, which provides free personalized business coaching for our seed stage clients.

Clients I've worked with: Logikcull | XP News | Vala

Contact me Senior Counsel, Silicon Valley [email protected] +1 650 289 7193

What inspires you about working with tech companies?

Working with tech companies allows us to see into the future and make it happen. Start up teams are the right kind of crazy, and their passion and belief is exhilarating and infectious.
What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

Growing up in Silicon Valley, startups were like the local sports teams, and leaders like the star players. I wanted to be a professional in the league.
Tell us about one of your mentors.

I was extremely lucky to know Bill "Coach" Campbell from an early age. He inspired me, pushed me, and helped me understand what giving back to the community really meant. Later in my career, I had the privilege of working under Bill at Intuit. Being able to see him work with teams left a mark.
Tell us about a favorite client or project.

I enjoy working with companies at all stages, but I have a real affinity for teams of fewer than 10 employees. This is where the culture is established.
Where do you find inspiration in life?

Nature, art and the great works of literature.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

Be a painter.

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