Joining Google Ventures
Today I’m starting a new role with Google Ventures as an executive in residence.
The last decade of my career plays an important role in my decision to join GV. Through my work with Best Buy, Starbucks, and most recently Symantec, I’ve had the privilege of helping to build iconic companies with some of our generation’s most dynamic founders. We defined new markets, built great products, created fantastic places to work, and drove significant shareholder value. I learned to become a student as much as a teacher. I also learned that great leaders have a strong dose of intellectual humility, and are open to being molded as much as they wish to influence others.
Throughout my career I’ve been inspired by the ethos of a founder. Entrepreneurs are champions who battle the odds and overcome obstacles to create something new. I’m joining Google Ventures to be surrounded by investors and founders who live by this ethos. Google Ventures supports a tremendous stable of startups, and truly exceptional talent. I hope to become a resource and mentor for the fund’s portfolio companies. I’m also looking forward to being a student again, and learning from entrepreneurs who push the edges of technology and product.
I expect to share more of this important chapter in my journey. It all begins now, with my first day at GV!
Stephen Gillett
