Tech Scenes Santa Monica with Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures
Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we visit Santa Monica and go for a ride with Kobie Fuller, a General Partner at Upfront Ventures. Kobie joined Upfront in June 2016, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Accel Partners, Insight Venture Partners, and as Chief Marketing Officer at REVOLVE, one of the largest global fashion e-commerce players based in Los Angeles.
Kobie is a Harvard University graduate, where he was the captain of the track team, a multi Ivy League champion sprinter, and a former school record holder. His primary focus areas include AI-first enterprise SaaS, retail enablement, and frontier technologies such as AR/VR. Kobie’s deep expertise in these fields makes him a valuable asset to Upfront Ventures and the startups he invests in.
In this episode, we delve into a range of topics with Kobie, including the performance mindset essential for success in the competitive world of venture capital and startups. We explore his insights on AI (artificial intelligence) and its transformative potential in enterprise SaaS and other frontier technologies. Kobie also shares his thoughts on the importance of investing in founders and their teams, and what it takes to build high-performance companies.
Additionally, we discuss the importance of building cadence, momentum, and growth, and how these elements contribute to the success of venture-backed companies. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kobie Fuller as we uncover the strategies and mindset that drive high performance in the tech and venture capital industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply interested in the latest trends in technology and venture capital, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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About the author
Jeff James MartinCEO and Founder, Collective Genius
Jeff James Martin is the Founder and CEO of Collective Genius, creator of Peak OS, and author of Peak Teams. He works with growth and mission-critical organizations to improve alignment, accountability, execution, and team performance. Over the past two decades, Jeff has helped hundreds of founders, executives, and leadership teams build stronger operating rhythms and scale through increasing complexity. He is also the host of Tech Scenes, where he interviews founders, investors, and operators on leadership, innovation, and organizational performance.
About Peak OS
Peak OS is the operating system for organizational execution. Designed for growth-stage and mission-critical organizations, Peak OS helps leadership teams align priorities, establish operating rhythm, improve accountability, and maintain visibility as organizational complexity increases. By creating a consistent framework for communication, planning, and execution, Peak OS helps teams reduce execution drift and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Learn more: Collective Genius
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Collective Genius helps founders, executive teams, and growing organizations improve organizational execution through leadership coaching, operating systems, strategic facilitation, and Team-of-Teams alignment. Our work focuses on helping organizations scale without losing clarity, accountability, communication, or momentum. Learn more: Collective Genius
About Peak Teams
Peak Teams: Mastering the Habits of Unstoppable Venture-Backed Companies explores the leadership habits, operating rhythms, accountability systems, and execution principles used by high-performing organizations. The book provides practical frameworks for leaders seeking to build aligned teams and execute consistently as complexity grows. Learn more: Peak Teams book
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