John Hamm

Optimism without grounded reality is a dream. Grounded reality without optimism is boring. People who are emotionally tough are always saying, “There’s got to be a way.” Business is not life-threatening; it’s ego-threatening. And the people who are willing to risk their ego are emotionally tough.

Are You Marked for Greatness?

Internet Capital Group has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in companies that are looking to make their mark in e-commerce. John Hamm evaluates and advises the entrepreneurs who run those companies. Here are the character traits that he looks for. Do you have what it takes?