Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Jan Garfinkle, after spending 20 years in various operational capacities, decided to be a venture capitalist. She raised her own fund and launched Arboretum Ventures, a fund focused on early-stage health care and medical device companies. #2 The functions of a venture firm can be separated into four key parts: raise a venture fund, build a portfolio of investment opportunities, monitor and add value to this portfolio, and generate a superior financial return via timely exits.