Maples’ son, Mike Maples Jr., a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist, this week described his dad as “a mentor, a friend, and one of the greatest inspirations of my life, ...

His survivors include his wife, Carolyn Maples, and sons Mike and Benton. Mike Maples Jr., a venture capitalist, said that his father took a similar approach to parenting as he did to management.

If you’re trying to understand the most successful startup founders, from Mark Zuckerberg to Brian Chesky, roll back the tape, says VC Mike Maples. Find the earliest video interview of the ...