Tim Connors

Tim Connors is the Founder and Managing Partner of PivotNorth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California.12 Here are some key details about Tim Connors:

Background and Education

• Graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1989 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (High Honors)13
• Earned an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Stanford University2
• Received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School with Distinction2

Professional Experience

• Founded PivotNorth Capital in 20101
• Previously worked as a partner and general partner at Sequoia Capital and U.S. Venture Partners for 12 years12
• Helped build C-Cube Microsystems from a startup to a publicly-traded company2
• Worked at Tandem Computers, helping design their flagship Everest server line2

Achievements and Expertise

• Created over $40 billion in market cap as a VC and operator2
• Co-authored three issued U.S. patents2
• Co-founded seven companies2
• Focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in computer science-based startups4
• Named to Forbes Midas List twice5

Personal

• Youngest of eight children, grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana1
• Devout Catholic who has attended mass often on a daily basis since his undergraduate years1
• Married for 29 years with three daughters2

Current Roles and Affiliations

• Serves on the Advisory Council of the College of Engineering at Notre Dame2
• Chairs the Notre Dame California initiative2
• Director on the Stanford University Draper Venture Investment Fund2
• Serves on the finance committee for the Archdiocese of San Francisco2

Tim Connors is known for his approach to investing, which combines his Catholic faith with a focus on societal impact and technological innovation.1