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Lenny Pruss
General Partner at Amplify Partners
Lenny Pruss is a General Partner at Amplify Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in technology companies. He joined Amplify in January 2017 and has since become a key figure in the firm, recognized for his ability to identify and support promising technical founders. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Datadog, HashiCorp, and LightStep, which he backed before they became industry leaders.12
Pruss has a strong background in technology and venture capital, having previously held positions at Redpoint Ventures and RRE Ventures. He began his career in investment banking at Jefferies & Company and has also worked as a product manager at Dataminr. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.234
At Amplify, Pruss is known for his deep understanding of software development and cloud infrastructure, and he has led numerous investments across various sectors, including security, developer tools, and enterprise technology. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships with founders and understanding the narratives behind their innovations, which he believes are crucial for long-term success.14
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0/ “Adding value” has become a meme among VCs and founders. Ironically, in trying to help, I’ve seen many investors unintentionally sabotage companies. After over a decade in venture, here’s what I’ve learned about being a good (and bad) board member 👇 https://t.co/5EU11Ax3LR
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