Down For The Count? Hartenbaum Bails...
Fund: Draper Richards, LP
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-05-01
http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/15/howard-hartenbaum-early-backer-of-skype-joins-august-capital/
I was reading that the infamous, blunt, and outspoken general partner, Howard Hartenbaum, has left Draper Richards for another venture firm. From my dealings, Howard is definitely rough around the edges, but he was the face man of the firm.
Since almost all of the reviews here are of Howard's performance, ranging from "Really Conceited" to "Howard Is Human," I am not sure what the future hold for Draper Richards. Draper Richards needs to move quickly to separate its image from Howard and build a new reputation.
It's also not a great sign that the face man has left. Are they out of money?
PRIVATE: Members Only