
Lee Haney
Partner at Greylock, former COO at HPE and Marine veteran
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Boulder, Colorado, United States
Joined January 2026
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Summary
Lee Haney is a Partner at Greylock, specializing in customer development and overseeing the CXO Program since 2018. His role involves connecting entrepreneurs with Greylock’s network of enterprise technology leaders, supporting go-to-market strategies, and facilitating product validation and scaling opportunities for portfolio companies. greylock+2
With a strong background in military service, Lee Haney served as an Intelligence Officer and Counterintelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2013. He upholds the Marine Corps maxim of "mission first, people always" and is dedicated to supporting fellow veterans in their transition to civilian life and careers in technology. greylock+2
Lee Haney's career also includes significant experience in corporate leadership and finance, having served as Chief Operating Officer of Vertica and Chief of Staff at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2016-2018), and as an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs (2015-2016). This diverse experience provides him with a broad perspective on business operations and strategic development. greylock+1
An alumnus of prestigious institutions, Lee Haney earned his Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy (2004-2008), where he studied Political Science, Mandarin Chinese, and Econometrics. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2013-2015). greylock+2
Lee Haney is a recognized author on topics relevant to the venture capital and enterprise technology space, with published insights on Greylock's platform including "Proof of Value is the New Proof of Concept" and "Value-Based Sales." These writings demonstrate his thought leadership in connecting large enterprises and startups. greylock+2
Work
Education
Writing
Proof of Value is the New Proof of Concept: Insights from Connecting Large Enterprises and Startups
Discusses how enterprises are adapting to change and how startups are building tools for success, emphasizing the shift from proof of concept to proof of value.
Value-Based Sales
Explores how clearly communicated value can accelerate sales, improve pricing accuracy, and reduce customer churn, highlighting its role in successful enterprise software companies.
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An avid skier and Boulder resident. nitter
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add significant value to AI CRM startups focused on SMBs after leading their Series A.Jan 22, 2026
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