John Durham

CEO/Managing General Partner

Previous places you’ve worked? Carat Fusion, University of San Francisco, Jumpstart Automotive Media, Winstar Interactive Media, Mapquest and Pericles Politics

Favorite movie quote? “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” from Gone with the Wind

Favorite San Francisco/Bay Area restaurant? Quince (but secretly Mangia Tutti)

What brands define you? Coca Cola, Ralph Lauren, adidas, Cartier, Krug, Apple, Kronenbourg, Ketel One, Yahoo!, Robert Talbott, Paul Stewart

What do you like most about living in San Francisco? The people, close to wine country and everyday whatever happens here is a show

Most memorable moment at Catalyst:SF? Our Board of Directors dinner; the care and intelligence our board advised us with

If you could go back in time, what one person would you like to have dinner with? Napoléon Bonaparte

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? French bread, some cheese & Krug Rose

What makes you excited about working at Catalyst:SF? I work with fun and smart people, get to see interesting business models and there is never a dull day