Wes Nichols is a Partner at March Capital, as well as being an active investor and board advisor to public and private company CEOs. March Capital is an LA-based venture capital firm with investments in breakout technology companies, focusing on cloud-based enterprise software companies. Their portfolio includes CrowdStrike, Uniphore, Forter, Unqork, ActionIQ, ASAPP, Tessian and other exciting companies.To say Wes is a man of many interests and boundless energy is an understatement. He is an active member of the YPO–the Young Presidents Organization; he is the author of one of Harvard Business Review’s most-read cover stories—and working on another. He is a student of architecture and a recent graduate of the LAPD.In this conversation, Jim and Wes discuss the importance of power, grit and determination when starting a business, tips on attracting venture capital firms like March Capital, and Wes’ inspiration for becoming a police officer.CMOs often hold one of the most innovative and challenging roles in business today. Those who excel can operate at the highest level to drive growth and create value for their organizations. To learn more how Deloitte helps bolster the value CMOs deliver, visit www.cmo.deloitte.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.