Navin Chaddha is a three-time entrepreneur who sold companies to buyers including Microsoft before becoming a venture capitalist, giving him firsthand experience with the startup journey that most VCs lack. He has been recognized 17 times on the Forbes Midas List and focuses on backing founders at inception based on their mission and values rather than chasing hot markets, emphasizing his mission first, money second philosophy. Navin Chaddha is a three-time entrepreneur who sold companies to buyers including Microsoft before becoming a venture capitalist, giving him firsthand experience with the startup journey that most VCs lack. He has been recognized 17 times on the Forbes Midas List and focuses on backing founders at inception based on their mission and values rather than chasing hot markets, emphasizing his mission first, money second philosophy.