Entrepreneurial Profile

At Draper Triangle, we truly believe that there is no such thing as the "typical" entrepreneur. However, we have found that the majority of our successful entrepreneurs share a number of common personality traits.

We believe that a successful entrepreneur must be:

• Passionate, persistent & profit-driven
• Honest and knowledgeable in his or her field
• Highly energetic to run ahead of the pack
• Confident that he or she will inevitably succeed
• Courageous to keep forging ahead
• Resourceful in making use of limited resources
• Creative in his or her approach to the business
• Patient and persevering
• Sensitive to people's needs
• A Winner

"Draper was one of the few investment firms I encountered where the partners were more intrigued by our potetential to build a successful organization rather than the mere fact that we represented a woman-led business."  — Lisa Kustra, CEO, Plan4Demand

"Draper Triangle Ventures, from the inception of our fundraising effort, has understood the impact of our disruptive technology and the future impact in the marketplace. I found this response refreshing in a sea of venture firms that were not willing to listen and learn. DTV not only funded us but became a supportive strategic partner in our initiative to launch a breakthrough medical device." — Pete DeComo, CEO, Renal Solutions (acquired by Fresenius Medical Care, Nov. 2007)