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Profile of Tom Alberg, an early investor in Amazon, the founder of Madrona Venture Group, and a key figure in shaping the Pacific Northwest's tech economy

It was the mid 1990s, and Tom Alberg had a decision to make.  —  Jeff Bezos had arrived in Seattle and was looking for investors for his nascent virtual bookstore. Tweets: @trengriffin and @stevessingh Tweets: Tren Griffin / @trengriffin : 1/ The best way to become a valued member of a board of directors is to watch someone like Tom Alberg do it well. What questions do they ask and how do they ask them? The earlier in your life you observe this, the less painful your experience will be. https://www.geekwire.com/... Steve Singh / @stevessingh : What Tom has accomplished in his career is enviable. Who he is - is something to aspire to. We are all benefiting from the investment Tom has made in our community. https://www.geekwire.com/...

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