This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. Startup founders always need help. In 2005, it was a risky bet to join Union Square Ventures and plant my VC career here in NYC.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

We funded one in 2005 and lost a lot of money. Startups have to be optimists because no rational person would actually believe you could build Uber into the amazing company that it is today. Most employees want cruising altitude, most founders live in take off mode. Call me when you’re ready to leave.” Sorry, brah.”

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Y Combinator

JUNE 25, 2021

Last week, we launched our Summer 2021 batch here at Y Combinator, the 33rd batch since our founding in 2005. And YC is CRISPR for startups. Startup founders with epic potential join YC. Health : How to stay sane and strong while building a startup. Especially, how to find and hire the right talent.

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