David Weiden

David Weiden is a prominent venture capitalist and the Founding Partner and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. He has been with Khosla Ventures since its inception in 2006, focusing primarily on investments in internet software and services, as well as advising startups in emerging internet and communications sectors.12

Career Background

Weiden's career began in door-to-door sales during high school, which eventually led him to a position at McCaw Cellular (now part of AT&T). He later worked at Morgan Stanley, where he was instrumental in financing the development of nationwide mobile networks for companies like T-Mobile and Verizon. His notable career milestones include joining Netscape in 1995, where he contributed to strategic initiatives and led the directory and security division. He also held leadership roles at AOL, where he oversaw communications and community products that gained over 50 million users.13

Before joining Khosla Ventures, Weiden served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Tellme Networks, which was acquired by Microsoft for over $700 million. His investment portfolio includes successful companies such as Okta, RingCentral, and Climate Corporation, and he has been recognized by both Fortune and Forbes as one of the top technology investors.123

Education

David Weiden holds a bachelor's degree with highest honors in organizational behavior and economics from Harvard University. He has also completed additional engineering coursework at both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and New York University (NYU).13

Current Focus

At Khosla Ventures, Weiden manages a significant investment portfolio, with a focus on early-stage companies across various sectors, including fintech, health IT, and e-commerce. His investment strategy typically involves check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $50 million, with a sweet spot around $25 million.23