Intel Capital's announcement to spin out from Intel marks a pivotal change for the venture capital firm, redefining its operational dynamics after decades as Intel's investment arm. Established in 1991, the firm has been integral to financing notable tech companies and boasts a remarkable portfolio of over $20 billion invested across 1,800 startups. Vice president Mark Rostick emphasizes that this transition allows for enhanced agility and independence, while also reflecting on the firm’s rich history and its ability to nurture innovative tech entrepreneurs.
"You get to work with the smartest people in the world. The hardest thing to do in business is to start something from nothing and get it to literally leave the ground..."
"The combination of being able to use that training I had [combined] with working with people doing the hardest thing in business, it was irresistible for me."
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