Sid Krommenhoek
Venture Capitalist
Peak Ventures
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Learned the value of work at a young age.
Excelled in extra-curricular opportunities.
Took time away from everything to pursue my faith.
Took a chance away from college to pursue a startup.
Dedicated myself to my startup and willed it to win.
Decided to leverage my experiences to support other entrepreneurs.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Pleasant Grove High School
Pleasant Grove High School
Career
Venture Capitalist
I invest in tech startups and support their growth and execution.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Technology
Building Things
Day to Day
A typical day involves looking over prospective companies (should we invest), diving deeper into companies we've previously looked at (what are the risks to an investment?), and supporting those we've invested in. We've looked at over 1,000 companies in the last 6 months so are constantly seeing tech startups of all kinds and flavors. I sit on several boards of directors and am constantly working to help these teams build winning products.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Be opportunistic-- realize that your education may be learned in school, but is just as likely to happen through internships, study abroad, or time away from school to pursue something that you are passionate about. Don't let formal schooling get in the way of learning. When you are in school, appreciate the group settings and hands-on opportunities as much as you may the lectures.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You do not fit the mold of success. People with your background come in 2nd."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
