Frank Discussions

Ken Denman, Venture Partner & Board Member at Sway Ventures


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In this installment of Frank Discussions, Ken discusses his journey to success and the challenges, both personal and professional, that have led him to where he is today. Frank and Ken discuss the foibles of founding a startup during the first internet bubble, struggling with imposter syndrome in board rooms where no one else looks like you, and how to lean on your loved ones during times of personal hardship. The conversation examines diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world of business, and how Ken finds optimism for our shared future in the current movements surrounding social and racial justice. Lastly, Ken reveals the key qualities he looks for in future leaders and recalls that many of his shrewdest business decisions were the result of trusting his mentors, and perhaps most importantly, trusting his own intuition.
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Frank DiscussionsBy The Foster School of Business, University of Washington

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