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Rick Moss

Founding Partner at Better Ventures

Oakland, California

Overview 

Rick Moss is a seasoned professional with a strong background in corporate development and management consulting, currently serving as the Founding Partner at Better Ventures in Oakland, California. With notable roles at Oracle and Sun Microsystems, he has demonstrated expertise in business and corporate development, as well as a track record of successful investments in sectors like digital health and education. Rick's career highlights include founding The ModemShop and securing key roles at industry giants like Oracle and Sun Microsystems, where he led corporate development and market development initiatives, showcasing his strategic leadership and business acumen.

Work Experience 

  • Founding Partner

    2010 - Current

    Venture fund backing entrepreneurs building a better world.

  • Senior Director, Business and Corporate Development, Java Group

    2010 - 2010

    Acquisitions and alliances in Java and mobile

Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.

  • Senior Director, Corporate Development

    2007 - 2010

    Acquisitions and venture investments in software

  • Director, Market Development and Alliances

    2001 - 2007

Sun Microsystems is a multinational vendor of computers, computer software and hardware, and information technology services.

Raised $1,700,000.00 from Kleiner Perkins.

  • Director of Business Development

    1999 - 2001

Wine.com is an online wine retailer, offering selection, guidance, and convenience not found in brick and mortar stores.

Raised $156,199,941.00 from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Baker Capital.

  • Founder and General Manager

    1996 - 1999

  • Management consultant

    1994 - 1995

  • Investment Banking Financial Analyst

    1989 - 1991

Salomon Brothers provides investment-banking, securities underwriting, and foreign exchange trading services.

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