In His Words
What Martin Pichinson has told the national press, organized by subject. Every quote links to its original source.
“I really see myself as the Mayo Clinic.”
NPR, April 20, 2020On His Work
How he describes what Sherwood does
“Experience matters, and clients know exactly what they're getting from us.”
EisnerAmper announcement, June 30, 2026
“We are an extension of the venture capital and venture debt world when they have decided they won't get the returns they need.”
Roland Berger Think:Act, October 2019
On Investors
How venture capital decides
“This industry is going to have more failure, but they [venture capitalists] are smart enough today to cut their losses.”
TechCrunch, February 27, 2024
“Venture capitalists only want to deal with the top 40 percent of the companies in their portfolios.”
Associated Press, January 5, 2004
On Value
Where the money is after a company closes
“Today, a server is worth as much as a boat anchor. The real value is in IP.”
Roland Berger Think:Act, October 2019
On Crisis
Reading the downturns of 2008 and 2020
“This is the great unwinding.”
NPR, April 20, 2020
“I never in my life thought I'd see a black swan.”
NPR, April 20, 2020
“We unwind dreams.”
Bloomberg Businessweek, December 3, 2008
What Others Say
Partners and peers
“Marty likes to talk, but he also walks the walk.”
Spencer Tall, General Partner, APV Technology Partners · Associated Press, January 5, 2004
Sherwood's work “requires experienced, steady hands.”
Allen Wilen, National Director of Financial Advisory Services, EisnerAmper · June 30, 2026