Barry Eggers
Founding Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Experienced investor with a background at Cisco Systems and former chairman of the National Venture Capital Association.
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Jul 26, 2021 • 37min
61. What's Essential: Barry Eggers on The Power of Trust and Leverage
Barry Eggers, Founding Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and a veteran of Silicon Valley, joins the conversation to discuss the power of leverage in business. He uncovers the fine line between creating value and adding overhead, emphasizing the importance of empathy and trust in leadership. Eggers reflects on his journey from a water polo athlete to a venture capitalist and shares insights on how support works best when it allows leaders to operate independently. The chat also touches on the significance of balancing professional success with personal fulfillment.
Nov 2, 2020 • 30min
20VC: The Implications of a Biden vs a Trump Administration on Venture and Startups, How The Rise of Rolling Funds, SPACs and Solo Capitalists Will Impact Venture & What We Can Do To Swing the Race Pendulum in VC with Barry Eggers, Founding Partner @ Ligh
Barry Eggers, Founding Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and Chair of the NVCA board, discusses the ramifications of a Biden versus Trump administration on venture capital. He explores the impact of SPACs and solo capitalists on the industry, emphasizing their potential. Barry shares insights on fostering diversity within venture capital and offers advice on increasing representation among minorities. He also reflects on the need to maintain a long-term perspective amidst the dynamic landscape of venture investing.
