Dixon Doll

Dixon Doll is a prominent investor and advisor at Shiboleth Capital, also known as State of Mind Capital, where he has been involved since 2016. With over 40 years of experience in the venture capital and technology sectors, Doll has significantly influenced entrepreneurs and executives, particularly in the computer, communications, and internet industries.

Career Highlights

• Early Career: Doll founded a strategic technology consulting firm and served for a decade on the faculty of the IBM Systems Research Institute in New York City. He was also a co-founder of Accel Partners, where he established the venture capital industry's first fund focused on telecommunications.

• DCM Ventures: He later founded Doll Capital Management (DCM), which became a leading global venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo. Under his leadership, DCM made notable investments in companies like About.com, Clearwire, and Polycom.

• Board Memberships: Doll has held various board positions, including Director at DIRECTV and Chairman of Network Equipment Technologies. He has also been involved with several non-profit organizations and serves on the advisory board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.

Awards and Recognition

Dixon Doll has received numerous accolades, including being named to the Forbes Midas List for four consecutive years and receiving the 2013 Special Achievement Award in Venture Capital from the International Business Forum. In 2021, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement in Venture Capital award by the National Venture Capital Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the industry.

Educational Background

Doll holds a master's degree in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, where he has also contributed to the establishment of an endowed executive director position at the Center for Entrepreneurship through a significant donation with his wife, Carol.1234