Adina Tecklu
Partner
Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures partner investing in early-stage software, AI and fintech.
Bio
Professional summary
David Weiden is a Founding Partner and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures. The firm's official profile says he focuses on internet software and services and cites investments that produced significant exits, including Okta, RingCentral, and Upstart. Before joining Khosla Ventures, he was VP of marketing and business development at Tellme Networks, which was acquired by Microsoft, and led AOL product divisions in communications, community, and instant messaging. His earlier operating experience included Netscape and McCaw Cellular. He holds a Harvard degree in organizational behavior and economics.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
venture/growth
Sector
internet softwareinternet servicesSaaS and marketplacesfintech
Thesis
internet softwareinternet servicesconsumer and business software with network or scale dynamics
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
{
"name": "Okta",
"confidence": "high",
"source_basis": "official profile"
}{
"name": "RingCentral",
"confidence": "high",
"source_basis": "official profile"
}{
"name": "Upstart",
"confidence": "high",
"source_basis": "official profile"
}{
"name": "Tellme Networks",
"confidence": "high",
"source_basis": "official background"
}{
"name": "AOL",
"confidence": "high",
"source_basis": "official background"
}
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Emphasize scalable internet software or services with evidence of product-market fit, distribution leverage, and large market potential.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference his internet software and services focus directly.
- 2Connect metrics and go-to-market clarity to his operating background at Tellme and AOL.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Khosla VenturesFounding Partner & Managing DirectorFounded – Present
- Tellme NetworksVP of Marketing and Business DevelopmentUnknown – Unknown
- AOLVP, Communications, Community & Instant MessagingUnknown – Unknown
- NetscapeProduct ManagementUnknown – Unknown
- McCaw Cellular (AT&T)Early careerUnknown – Unknown
- Morgan StanleyEarly careerUnknown – Unknown
Education
- Harvard UniversityB.A., Organizational Behavior and Economics
Skills
Venture CapitalInternet SoftwareProduct StrategyBusiness Development
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