I think his use of operator is a result of his VC background where it is a common term. In that context it is used to distinguish b/w investors that come from a

I think his use of operator is a result of his VC background where it is a common term. In that context it is used to distinguish b/w investors that come from a finance background vs a startup background. Or to describe people that transition from being an investor in a company/board member to working at the company directly.