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Growing Pains: DAVID HORNIK, Lobby Capital and his 5x Billion dollar picks

<p>Meet David Hornik, the Silicon Valley legend who turned 5 companies into billion-dollar powerhouses—including Splunk's $28B exit to Cisco</p><p><b>What You'll Learn:</b> • <b>From Courtroom to Cap Table:</b> How a lawyer pivoted into one of tech's most successful investors (and why his legal training became his secret weapon) • <b>The People-First Formula:</b> Why Hornik backs entrepreneurs, not just business plans—and how this philosophy created billions in value • <b>AI Revolution Insights:</b> What the investor who spotted enterprise software gold early thinks about the current AI boom • <b>Work-Life Integration:</b> How a top-tier V...

Human Side Up: Dyslexia Made Me a Better Investor | David Hornik

<p>Seeing Differently, Leading Generously: Dyslexia, Venture, and Human Connection with David Hornik What happens when a venture capitalist builds a career not on transactions, but on relationships—and embraces dyslexia as a lifelong advantage? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with David Hornik—Founding Partner of Lobby Capital—for a conversation that blends venture capital, art, and humanity. David shares openly about growing up dyslexic, the resourcefulness it forced him to develop, and why he now sees it as a superpower for entrepreneurship and investing. From his eclectic path (computer music at Stanford, crimin...

Inside The Silicon Mind: Why Founders Fail and The Investors Who See it Coming | David Hornik

<p>In this episode of Inside the Silicon Mind, David Hornik, Founder of Lobby Capital and long-time venture capitalist, pulls back the curtain on what truly drives great investing - relationships, empathy, and trust.</p> <p>From the creation of The Lobby gathering to building Lobby Capital, David shares how the most successful investors don’t just fund companies - they build enduring partnerships. He discusses how the AI boom is reshaping venture capital, why sustainable competitive advantage matters more than hype, and what red flags he watches for in early-stage founders.</p> <p>This conversation goes beyond term sheets...

Give First: The Long Game of Venture and Generosity with David Hornik

<p>In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital.</p><br><p>David shares how a relationship driven approach has shaped his career in venture capital, from investing to community building. He reflects on why generosity compounds over time, how trust creates durable networks, and why long term thinking matters in both business and life.</p><br><p>The conversation also touches on the origins of the Lobby conference, David’s connection to Adam Grant’s Give and Take, and how the Give First mindset shows up in his work...

How I Invest with David Weisburd: E312: The Power Law of Reputation in Venture Capital

Can ethics, generosity, and long-term relationships really outperform aggression in venture capital? David Weisburd speaks with David Hornik about why “nice guys finish first… eventually,” how power-law outcomes shape a venture career, and why reputation compounds more reliably than tactics. Hornik explains why backing unflinchingly ethical founders isn’t just moral—it’s a durable competitive advantage in an industry defined by uncertainty. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why Hornik only backs founders who are “unflinchingly ethical” Ethics vs. culture: where pushing hard crosses the line Why venture capital is a business of disappointment—and patience How one out of ten investments defines an entire...

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David Hornik ... For the last 20 years, David has worked closely with technology companies to help them grow and prosper. David joined August Capital in 2000 to ...

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VenturEBlog is brought to you by: David Hornik. Founder of Lobby Capital. David is a founding partner at Lobby Capital. For more than 25 years he has worked ...

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VentureBlog is brought to you by David Hornik, a founding partner at Lobby Capital. For more than 25 years he has worked closely with technology entrepreneurs ...