Garry Tan

Garry Tan is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist in the tech industry. He is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Initialized Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups. Before Initialized, Garry co-founded the Y Combinator (YC)-backed social media platform Posterous, which he sold to Twitter in 2012.

Garry is known for his ability to spot promising technology companies and work closely with them to help them grow and scale. At Initialized, he works closely with startups to provide them with strategic advice and capital. He is also a prolific angel investor, having backed over 100 startups, including Coinbase, Instacart, and Cruise.

Garry is deeply involved in the tech community and is a frequent speaker at industry events. He also serves on the boards of several tech companies and nonprofits, including the digital advertising platform AdRoll and the coding education non-profit CodeNow.

Garry is an active philanthropist and advocates for education. He is a founding member of the San Francisco Education Fund, which supports public education in the Bay Area, and he has served on the board of the College Track, a mentorship program for low-income students. Garry has also been a long-time supporter of the Khan Academy, contributing to the organization's mission of providing a free, world-class education to everyone.

Garry is a passionate believer in the power of technology to change the world for the better and has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Fortune, for his work. He currently lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children.

Garry is also a highly sought-after mentor and advisor and has worked with numerous startups to help them grow and succeed. In addition, he has also co-authored several books, including The Hard Thing About Hard Things, and is a frequent guest speaker at universities, conferences, and events. 

Garry is a highly respected figure in the tech industry, and his peers highly regard his work. He is widely considered one of the most successful and influential figures in the venture capital and technology sectors.

Garry is also a strong advocate for diversity in the technology space and works closely with organizations dedicated to increasing opportunities for women and minorities in tech. He is a founding member of the Digital Diversity Network, a non-profit that works to foster a more inclusive and equitable tech industry.

Garry is a passionate believer in the power of technology to revolutionize the world and create positive change. He is an active tech community member, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Fortune. In addition, he is a frequent speaker at industry events, universities, and conferences worldwide.