It is easy to diss venture capitalists these days.  Most blogs written by entreprenuers do it constantly.

One of our board members, Wayne Atkins of Cherry Tree, does not fit that mold.  I find him to be engaged, smart, forward thinking, challenging and he conducts himself in a positive, uplifting manner.  We are lucky to have him on the Board.  I have had two of his bosses on boards before…they (Tony Christianson and Gordon Stofer) have taught him well.

I do reserve the right to change my mind, however.

j/k