• Frist Cressey Ventures partner and COO Mark Tipps said assessing portfolio company leadership is a major focus of the firm's due diligence.
• In an interview, Tipps said founders must evolve from operators into leaders to support portfolio company success.
• He described his role with founders as testing strategies in real time, beyond providing advice based on past experience.
• Tipps urged leaders to prioritize team interests over personal interests to build trust and retain employees.

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