“I was afraid people wouldn't take me seriously, or would stop respecting me, if I talked about how bad I was feeling. The only people I talked openly about it with was my business partner, Dave Jilk, and my girlfriend - now wife - Amy Batchelor. They were amazingly supportive, but even then, I was deeply ashamed about my weaknesses.”

American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist

Brad Feld is an American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist based in Boulder, Colorado. He is known for his work at Foundry Group, which he started with Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson. He is active as an entrepreneur, writer, and investor, and his profile is closely tied to Foundry Group in Boulder. His public writing and commentary reflect that mix of business building, investing, and ideas from the startup world.