Randy Glein is founder and managing partner at DFJ Growth, with 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, engineer, and venture investor. He focuses on backing innovative companies in hypergrowth.
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systems engineer at Hughes Space & Communications; systems engineer at Martin Marietta; business development executive at DIRECTV; CFO at FeedBurner; venture investor at Tribune Ventures; venture investor at Hughes New Ventures; engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company.
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