CEO Quotes
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Penny Herscher
CEO, firstRain
I have found Oak, and Bandel, to be world-class partners as I build FirstRain. Bandel is strategic, aggressive, supportive of the management team and clearly focused on the long term growth and value of the company rather than the short term. I have experience with many VC firms and Oak's unwavering commitment and big picture view is very valuable to the CEO."
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Brian McAndrews
Former CEO, aQuantive
I found Fred Harman and Oak to be significant contributors both as advisors and Board members at aQuantive, while at the same time empowering management to make the decisions that were appropriately ours to make. This can be a delicate balancing act, particularly in the early stages of a company’s development when strategic questions can loom large and the management and board may still be building trust. Fred understands this dynamic particularly well and as a result, added significant value in very constructive ways. He also stood by aQuantive during challenging times and helped us set the groundwork for what became a great success story.”
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Matthew Bromberg
CEO, Major League Gaming
Oak has brought to Major League Gaming what any operating executive looks for in a financial partner: Vast and varied resources, wisdom, patience, and support. Oak makes decisions quickly and well, has the courage of its convictions, and is unafraid of the uncertainties inherent in fast growth businesses. They trust management and in so doing garner trust in return. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with Oak again.”