Jim Doehrman

Jim Doehrman is the Operating Partner at Sierra Ventures, a position he has held since 2015.123 He is responsible for managing the firm's operations, including internal functions like Finance, Legal, HR, and Investor Relations, as well as providing operational and financial support to portfolio companies.4

Doehrman has over 30 years of experience as an operational and financial specialist in high-growth technology and media companies.1 His career highlights include:

1. SVP and CFO at Xtime (2013-2015), where he engineered a $325M sale to Cox Automotive.3
2. SVP, CFO, and Board Member at Gracenote, Inc. (2004-2013), where he helped grow the company and manage its acquisition by Sony for $260M.3
3. CFO at Octane Software, which was sold for $3.2B.1
4. Led the IPO of IDG Books, the publisher of the "For Dummies" series.13

Doehrman holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.3 He is known for his expertise in areas such as investor relations, contract negotiation, strategic planning, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.2

At Sierra Ventures, Doehrman focuses on increasing portfolio companies' value by delivering operational guidance and corporate development strategy.1 He also oversees the firm's finance, investor relations, back-office administration, and corporate marketing.1