About Sticks Capital
A boutique firm bringing over a decade of experience in technology, operations, and investment to help founders build meaningful businesses.
Background
Sticks Capital was founded as a vehicle to bring together diverse experience across consulting, product management, operations, and angel investing. With experience spanning companies from Series A through Series E and investments from seed through Series B, Sticks Capital offers a unique perspective on building and scaling technology businesses.
Operating as a boutique firm allows for a highly personalized approach, where each engagement receives dedicated attention and benefits from direct access to deep expertise without the overhead of a larger organization.
"In a world often driven by short-term thinking, taking the longest view in the room provides a competitive advantage and leads to more sustainable outcomes."
Philosophy
Sticks Capital operates with a focus on taking the longest view in the room. In a world often driven by short-term thinking, this perspective provides a competitive advantage and leads to more sustainable outcomes.
Whether developing technology, providing strategic guidance, or making investments, the approach is always to identify the fundamental challenges, fill critical gaps, and create solutions that stand the test of time.
Core Values
Intellectual Honesty
Pursuing truth over comfort, acknowledging reality, and making decisions based on facts rather than wishful thinking.
Accountability
Taking ownership of outcomes, honoring commitments, and maintaining high standards in all endeavors.
Creativity
Finding novel solutions to complex problems and approaching challenges with an open and innovative mindset.
Filling the Gap
Identifying what's missing and taking initiative to provide the resources, knowledge, or connections needed.
Long-Term Thinking
Making decisions with consideration for their long-term implications, not just immediate outcomes.
Pragmatism
Balancing idealism with practicality to achieve meaningful results in the real world.
Approach
Quality Over Quantity
Sticks Capital takes a highly selective approach to projects and investments, focusing on quality over quantity. This allows for deeper engagement and more meaningful contributions to each venture.
Minimalist Ethos
The firm operates with a minimalist ethos, eliminating unnecessary complexity and focusing on what truly matters. This approach extends to everything from technology development to investment decisions.