Mccain Chief Legal Officer

Today, I want to leverage those past experiences to support our team of dynamic, creative and smart people here at General Catalyst, as well as our diverse ecosystem of exceptional and talented entrepreneurs. My official role is that of Chief Legal Officer, but at General Catalyst, we all contribute to helping entrepreneurs overcome challenges, overcome obstacles, find creative solutions, and seize opportunities. After opening their Boston office, I joined Cooley LLP to capitalize on their broader platform to support entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, and complex mergers and acquisitions. Gunderson and Cooley`s roots are both on the West Coast, so I got a glimpse into Silicon Valley`s approach to entrepreneurs and startups working here on the East Coast. As a student at Boston College, I knew early on that I wanted to be a lawyer, so I studied law at Oxford University for a year. While attending Boston College Law School, I became interested in working with start-ups because I was inspired by young entrepreneurs and their ability to see opportunities when most others don`t. My first job was at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP, which has a strong venture capital practice. In one of the firm`s smaller offices, I was able to roll up my sleeves and quickly learn about the world of venture capital transactions, the needs and growth challenges of start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and IPOs. My wife and I have three young sons who are the only ones I know who have more energy than our entrepreneurs. When I have time to relax (and there`s not much with the guys), I like to support Boston sports teams (and, of course, the Boston College Eagles).