Rick Burnes co-founded CRV in 1970 as one of the earliest dedicated venture capital firms, making him a first-generation VC who helped shape the modern venture industry. He has maintained CRV's Boston base for over five decades while building a nationally recognized early-stage franchise, establishing himself as a key figure in making Boston a durable venture hub. Rick Burnes co-founded CRV in 1970 as one of the earliest dedicated venture capital firms, making him a first-generation VC who helped shape the modern venture industry. He has maintained CRV's Boston base for over five decades while building a nationally recognized early-stage franchise, establishing himself as a key figure in making Boston a durable venture hub.