Madrona at 30: The VC Firm That Shaped Seattle's Startup Scene

Madrona Co-Founders Paul Goodrich and Jerry Grinstein share the story of how four friends came together to start something daring 30 years ago. From our scrappy beginnings to raising our first outside fund, these two reflect on how trust, integrity, and community shaped Madrona’s culture. In this conversation with @GeekWire's John Cook, Paul and Jerry also offer advice for the next generation of investors and entrepreneurs carrying Madrona’s legacy into the future. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Madrona's First Outside Fund 1:51 - How Madrona Started: Four Founders, One Vision 3:00 - Why Non-VC Backgrounds Led to Success 4:23 - Madrona's Impact 6:03 - Building Trust with Entrepreneurs 6:26 - The Next 30 Years: Evolution & Expansion 7:56 - Advice for the Next Generation 8:55 - Madrona's Secret Weapon: A World-Class Staff