Kirk Holland brings 15+ years of CEO, COO, and VP operating experience at early- and growth-stage tech companies to his role at Access Venture Partners, giving him unusually direct startup experience compared to many career VCs. He was an early investor in some of Colorado's flagship startup successes like Craftsy (acquired by Comcast NBCUniversal) and TapInfluence, establishing his reputation as a first-check investor who identifies breakout companies in the Rocky Mountain region. Kirk Holland brings 15+ years of CEO, COO, and VP operating experience at early- and growth-stage tech companies to his role at Access Venture Partners, giving him unusually direct startup experience compared to many career VCs. He was an early investor in some of Colorado's flagship startup successes like Craftsy (acquired by Comcast NBCUniversal) and TapInfluence, establishing his reputation as a first-check investor who identifies breakout companies in the Rocky Mountain region.