Richard Rinaolo is the managing partner of Phoenix Venture Capital LLC based in Dallas, Texas. He is a member of the National Venture Capital Association which advocates for policies supporting venture capital and entrepreneurs. At their annual awards ceremony in March, Sequoia received Venture Firm of the Year while Brentt Baltimore, Dan Gebremedhin, and Kathryn Weinmann won Rising Star Award and Dixon Doll received Lifetime Achievement in Venture Capital Award. A full list of winners can be found on the NVCA website.

1. Richard Rinaolo

2. A resident of Dallas, Texas, Richard Rinaolo serves as
managing partner of Phoenix Venture Capital LLC.
Richard Rinaolo belongs to the National Venture Capital
Association (NVCA), a group that advocates for public
policies supporting the venture capital community and
entrepreneurs in the United States.

3. On March 9, NVCA presented awards in nine
categories, including three new categories: DE&I
Impact, Startup Innovator, and Startup Champion. The
virtual ceremony offered an opportunity to celebrate
the manner in which venture capital has partnered with
entrepreneurs over the years.

4. Sequoia received the Venture Firm of the Year Award,
which recognizes firms for making significant
contributions to the venture capital ecosystem and
generating strong returns. Brentt Baltimore, Dan
Gebremedhin, and Kathryn Weinmann shared the
Rising Star Award recognizing the next generation of
venture capitalists. The Lifetime Achievement in
Venture Capital Award, which honors individuals who
have dedicated their careers to building successful
venture firms, went to Dixon Doll.

5. The complete list of winners is available at nvca.org.