In a recent LinkedIn post, Kathryn V. shares a strong personal recommendation for early-stage founders to connect with investor Bettina Briz, highlighting Briz’s unique blend of expertise and genuine care.
Kathryn V. frames the recommendation as an actionable step for founders, emphasizing the potential positive impact on their entrepreneurial journey. She writes:
“Founders, this is one of those posts where I’m going to recommend you do something because I genuinely believe it could make a difference in your journey.”
The core of Kathryn V.’s post is an endorsement of Bettina Briz, whom she knows not just as an investor and advisor, but also as a close personal friend. This insider perspective, as Kathryn V. explains, allows her to see qualities in Briz that might not be immediately apparent to others.
The Value of Candor and Genuine Support
Kathryn V. elaborates on the specific qualities that make Bettina Briz a valuable connection for founders. She points out Briz’s ability to ask difficult questions and offer insights that founders might not yet see for themselves. Crucially, Kathryn V. emphasizes Briz’s directness and commitment.
“She asks the hard questions. She sees things you may not see yet. She’ll tell you what she really thinks. And when she believes in you, she doesn’t just cheer from the sidelines…she shows up.”
According to Kathryn V., the entrepreneurial landscape is filled with individuals offering advice, but those who provide a combination of experience, focused attention, honesty, and heartfelt support are rare. She positions Briz as one of these exceptional individuals.
A Rare Combination of Qualities
Kathryn V. further details the scarcity of such mentors. “There are a lot of people you can talk to when you’re building a company. There are far fewer who will give you their experience, attention, candor, and heart all at once,” Kathryn V. states.
The recommendation extends to taking action: if an early-stage founder has the opportunity to schedule a call with Bettina Briz via Hubble, Kathryn V. strongly advises them to seize it. She expresses confidence in the value of such a meeting.
“So if you’re an early-stage founder and you have the opportunity to get on her calendar through Hubble, take it. I promise you won’t be disappointed. In fact, it may just be one of the best calls you make in your founder journey.”
Kathryn V. acknowledges her personal bias due to their friendship but asserts that this closeness is precisely why her recommendation is so certain. “And yes, I’m completely biased. She’s my BFF. But that also means I know exactly who I’m recommending,” she writes.
An Unexpected Bonus
Adding a unique postscript, Kathryn V. mentions an additional benefit of connecting with Bettina Briz: the potential to also engage with her husband, Peter Himes. Kathryn V. humorously describes this as a significant perk.
“P.S. And here’s the bonus no one tells you about: when Bettina brings you into her orbit, you usually get her amazing husband, Peter Himes, too. Quite possibly one of the best two-for-ones in Silicon Valley. 😊”
Kathryn V.’s post serves as a testament to the power of strong personal and professional networks, advocating for founders to leverage opportunities to connect with individuals who offer deep expertise coupled with genuine mentorship.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Kathryn V. on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on September 7, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →