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Keith Rabois is an American technology entrepreneur, executive, and investor. He is widely known for his early-stage startup investments and executive roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, Slide and Square. In addition, Rabois invested in Yelp and Xoom before each company's initial public offering ("IPO") and sat on both companies' boards of directors.
He is considered a member of the PayPal Mafia. This group includes PayPal co-founders Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Elon Musk, and PayPal employee and YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim. Additionally, Rabois has invested in YouTube, Palantir, Lyft, Airbnb, Eventbrite, Wish, and The Org.
Rabois was born on March 17, 1969, and raised in Edison, New Jersey. Rabois studied political science as an undergraduate at Stanford University, receiving his B.A. in 1991 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1994. While at Stanford, he became acquainted with Peter Thiel, then-editor and co-founder of The Stanford Review.
Rabois later contributed to the libertarian newspaper. Rabois was one of several students reprimanded for shouting homophobic slurs outside an instructor's home, including suggesting that the instructor "die of AIDS." Rabois stated that the incident was designed to challenge Stanford's rules on student speech. Thiel later defended Rabois in his book, The Diversity Myth: Multiculturalism and Political Intolerance on Campus. He clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and worked at Sullivan &amp; Cromwell.
Rabois served as Executive Vice President, Business Development, Public Affairs, and Policy at PayPal from November 2000 to November 2002. Between January 2005 and May 2007, Rabois worked at LinkedIn as its vice president for Business and Corporate Development. Reid Hoffman founded LinkedIn, was a former employee at PayPal, and was a member of the PayPal Mafia. After some unsuccessful ventures, in 2010, Rabois joined Square, a company that provides an electronic payment service, as its Chief Operating Officer.

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Patrick Collison is an Irish entrepreneur, programmer, and philanthropist who co-founded Stripe's financial technology company with his brother John. He currently serves as the company's CEO.
Born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1988, Patrick Collison was a precocious child who began coding at the age of 10. He was accepted to MIT at age 16, where he studied theoretical physics. While a student at MIT, he and his brother John founded their first company, Shuppa, a web development agency. After graduating from MIT in 2009, he and John decided to focus on the payments industry and founded Stripe in 2010.
At Stripe, Patrick is responsible for setting the company's vision, developing strategy, and overseeing the day-to-day operations. Stripe has emerged as one of the world's largest and most successful financial technology companies and is now valued at over $35 billion.
Patrick is also an active philanthropist. He is a board member at the charity DonorsChoose.org, which helps public school teachers fund projects in their classrooms. He is also a trustee of the Thiel Foundation, which provides grants to young entrepreneurs. He has also donated to the SENS Research Foundation, which is dedicated to finding treatments for age-related diseases.
In addition to his business and philanthropy, Patrick is an avid reader and a prolific writer. He has published articles on topics ranging from the future of the internet to the power of technology to improve our lives. He also writes regularly on Medium and his personal website.
Patrick Collison is an inspiring figure in the tech industry, and his work has made a lasting impact on innovation and entrepreneurship.
In addition to his work as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Patrick is also an avid public speaker. He has spoken at a variety of events and conferences, including the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the 2019 TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, and the 2018 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. He has also appeared on the podcast The Tim Ferriss Show and the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
Patrick is also a passionate advocate for open-source software. He is a strong proponent of the open-source movement, which encourages the sharing and improvement of code among developers. He has provided financial support to a number of open-source projects, including the JavaScript programming language.
Patrick is also a vocal champion of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He is an investor in several cryptocurrency projects, including Ethereum and Zcash, and he is a frequent speaker on the topic. He has also written a number of articles on the potential of blockchain technology and its applications in the financial sector.

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In 'The Little Kingdom', Michael Moritz takes us on a journey to explore the early days of Apple. He provides a detailed account of how Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started the company in a garage, giving us a glimpse into the humble beginnings of one of the world's most successful companies.

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Moritz emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision. He shows how Steve Jobs' vision for Apple was instrumental in its success. This book encourages us to look into our own lives and see if we have a clear vision for what we want to achieve.

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The Little Kingdom highlights the role of innovation in Apple's success. The company's ability to constantly innovate and create new products is a key takeaway from the book. It encourages us to research and find ways to innovate in our own lives and businesses.

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Moritz shows how Steve Jobs' leadership style played a crucial role in Apple's success. His ability to inspire and motivate his team was key to the company's growth. This book encourages us to check our own leadership skills and see how we can improve.

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The Little Kingdom by Michael Moritz emphasizes the importance of perseverance. Despite numerous challenges, Steve Jobs and his team never gave up. This book encourages us to dig deep and find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity.

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Feld has had a successful career as a venture capitalist, with many of the companies in Foundry Group's portfolio having gone public or being acquired. He has also promoted the startup ecosystem and is a well-known figure in the technology industry. Feld is considered a leading expert on venture capitalism and startup mentorship. He's been a regular speaker and mentor for many startup events and conferences, sharing his knowledge and experience to help other entrepreneurs.
Feld is a strong advocate for the startup ecosystem and has been actively involved in various organizations that promote entrepreneurship, such as Startup Colorado and The Startup Collective. His experiences and knowledge of the startup ecosystem are well respected, and he is considered an influential figure in the startup scene.
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<li>"Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist" (with Jason Mendelson)</li>
<li>"Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City"</li>
<li>"The Startup Community Way: Entrepreneurial Management in the 21st Century."</li>
<li>"Do More Faster: Techstars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup" (with David Cohen)</li>
<li>"Investing in Entrepreneurs: A guide to Venture Capital" (with Jon Finkel)</li>
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Paul Graham is an entrepreneur, programmer, and essayist. He is the co-founder of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has funded over 2,000 companies including Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit. His career has been focused on technology and startups. He began his career as a programmer and software developer, working on various projects and startups. In 1995, he co-founded Viaweb, one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.
After the sale of Viaweb, Graham turned his attention to startup investing and mentoring. In 2005, he co-founded Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that provides funding, resources, and mentorship to early-stage startups. Y Combinator has since funded over 2,000 companies, many of which have gone on to become successful and valuable companies, such as Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.
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<li>Co-founding Viaweb: Viaweb was one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.</li>
<li>Fellowship at Harvard's Society of Fellows: Graham is a Fellow at Harvard's Society of Fellows, a prestigious group of scholars who receive funding and support to pursue their research.</li>
<li>Helping launch successful startups: Graham has helped launch many successful startups through Y Combinator and has mentored many entrepreneurs. Some of the successful companies that came out of Y Combinator include Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.</li>
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In addition to his work with Y Combinator, Graham is also known for his essays on technology and startups. He has written extensively on the startup ecosystem, the role of technology in society, and the future of the internet. His essays have been collected in two books, "Hackers &amp; Painters" and "Ansi Common Lisp." He continues to share his thoughts and insights on his website, paulgraham.com.

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Larry Page is an American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur who co-founded Google, one of the world’s most successful and influential technology companies. He is currently the CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company.
Page was born in East Lansing, Michigan, in 1973. His parents, Carl and Gloria Page, were both computer science professors at Michigan State University. He grew up in a technologically rich environment and was exposed to computers at a young age.
Page attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a B.S. in computer engineering in 1995. He then went on to Stanford University, where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science in 1998. During his time at Stanford, Page and fellow graduate student Sergey Brin began working on a project to develop a search engine called BackRub. This would eventually become Google.
Page and Brin founded Google in 1998 and co-led the company as president of products and president of technology, respectively. Under their leadership, Google quickly grew into one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies. In 2011, Page took over as Google’s CEO. In 2015, Page and Brin created Alphabet Inc., a holding company for Google and its related companies. The two continue to serve as CEOs of Alphabet Inc. and Google, respectively.
Throughout his career, Page has been recognized for his innovation and leadership. In 2012, he was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Page is a major philanthropist, having donated millions of dollars to causes such as climate change, education, health, and poverty. He also co-founded the Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships to students in the fields of computer science and engineering.
Page is an advocate of technological progress, having said that “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” He continues to be one of the most influential figures in the tech industry, and his contributions to Google and Alphabet Inc. are invaluable.

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Ev Williams is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known for co-founding Blogger, Twitter, and Medium. Williams is also the founder of Obvious Corporation, a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups.
Williams grew up in Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After graduating in 1994, he moved to California and got a job as a software engineer at O'Reilly Media. In the late 90s, he developed a web application called Pyra Labs, which was later acquired by Google and became the foundation for their blogging product, Blogger.
Williams left Google in 2003 to launch Odeo, a podcasting platform. Odeo was eventually sold to SonicMountain, and Williams moved on to start Obvious Corporation in 2006. In 2008, he co-founded Twitter with Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, and Biz Stone.
Twitter became an overnight success, and Williams served as the company's CEO from 2008 to 2010. During this time, he helped the company expand and develop new products. He stepped down from the company in 2011 and began investing in startups and early-stage companies.
In 2012, Williams founded Medium, a platform for publishing and sharing stories. Medium has become a popular platform for writers and journalists to share their work. Williams served as the company's CEO until 2017 when he stepped down and became the company's chairman.
In addition to his investments and businesses, Williams is also a philanthropist. In 2014, he founded the Williams Family Foundation, which focuses on education, health, and the environment. He has also donated to various organizations, including the American Red Cross, CARE, and the ACLU.
Williams is an inspiration to many entrepreneurs and tech professionals. He has demonstrated a passion for building companies, investing in startups, and giving back to his community. His success has shown that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

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Stewart Brand is an American writer best known as the editor of the Whole Earth Catalog. He founded several organizations, including The WELL, the Global Business Network, and the Long Now Foundation. He is the author of several books, most recently Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto.
Brand was born in Rockford, Illinois, and attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He studied biology at Stanford University, graduating in 1960. As a soldier in the U.S. Army, he was a parachutist and taught infantry skills; he later expressed that his military experience had fostered his competence in organizing. A civilian again in 1962, he studied design at San Francisco Art Institute, photography at San Francisco State College, and participated in a legitimate scientific study of then-legal LSD in Menlo Park, California. In 1966, he married mathematician Lois Jennings, an Ottawa Native American.
Brand has lived in California since the 1960s. He and his second wife live on Mirene, a 64-foot (20 m)-long working tugboat. Built-in 1912, the boat is moored in a former shipyard in Sausalito, California. In addition, he works in Mary Heartline, a grounded fishing boat about 100 yards (90 meters) away. One of his favorite items is a table on which Otis Redding is said to have written "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." (Brand acquired it from an antique dealer in Sausalito.)
By the mid-1960s, Brand became associated with New York multimedia group USCO and Bay Area author Ken Kesey and his "Merry Pranksters." Brand co-produced the Trips Festival, an early effort involving rock music and light shows, in San Francisco with Kesey and Ramón Sender Barayón. This was one of the first venues at which the Grateful Dead performed in San Francisco. About 10,000 hippies attended, and Haight-Ashbury soon emerged as a community. Tom Wolfe describes Brand in his 1968 book, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
The Whole Earth Catalog implied an ideal of human progress that depended on decentralized, personal, and liberating technological development—so‑called "soft technology." However, in 2005 he criticized aspects of the international environmental ideology he had helped to develop. He wrote an article called "Environmental Heresies" in the May 2005 issue of the MIT Technology Review, in which he describes what he considers necessary changes to environmentalism. He suggested, among other things, that environmentalists embrace nuclear power and genetically modified organisms as technologies with more promise than risk.
Brand later developed these ideas into a book and published the Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto in 2009. The book examines how urbanization, nuclear power, genetic engineering, geoengineering, and wildlife restoration can be powerful tools in humanity's ongoing fight against global warming. In a 2019 interview, Brand described his perspective as "post-libertarian," indicating that when the Whole Earth Catalog was being written, he did not fully understand the significance of the government's role in developing technology and engineering. In his environmental position, he self-describes as an "Eco-pragmatist."

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Austen Allred is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lambda School, an online coding BootCamp. He began his career as a software engineer, working at companies such as Google and Twitter. In 2017, he co-founded Lambda School, an online coding bootcamp that provides students with a combination of live online classes and one-on-one mentorship.
The school is known for its unique income-sharing agreement (ISA) model, in which students do not pay tuition upfront, but instead pay a percentage of their income for a period of time after they secure a job. This model aims to make education more accessible and reduce the financial burden on students.
Allred is also a writer and speaker on topics related to technology, education, and personal growth. He has written articles for publications such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and Medium, and has given talks at conferences and events such as the SXSW, Y Combinator, and the Collision conference.
In addition to his work with Lambda School, Allred is also an angel investor, having invested in startups such as B12, a website design and development company, and Triplebyte, a recruiting platform for software engineers.

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Cleo Abram is an inspiring and dynamic video producer at Vox. She brings enthusiasm and creativity to her projects, always pushing the envelope and striving for excellence.
Before joining Vox, Cleo worked as a producer on Netflix’s Explained, a show that dives deep into the day's topics. She was also the host and producer of Vox’s YouTube series Glad You Asked, a show that asked tough questions with engaging and entertaining videos.
Since joining Vox, Cleo has been the host and producer of Vox’s first-ever daily show, Answered. The show features a range of topics from technology to science, to politics and more. Cleo has been able to share her knowledge and expertise with viewers through the show.
Cleo is an excellent communicator and is passionate about producing high-quality content. She is a master of her craft and is constantly looking for ways to innovate and push the boundaries of video production.
When she’s not in the studio, Cleo can be found spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys exploring the great outdoors and going on adventures. Cleo is an inspiring producer with a lot of energy and drive. Her work speaks for itself; she is always looking for ways to push the envelope and create compelling and thought-provoking content.
In addition to her work as a producer and host at Vox, Cleo Abram is also a video journalist currently making Huge If True, a documentary series about the internet age. The series explores the impact of the internet on our lives and society, from how we communicate to how we consume media. Through the series, Cleo is able to share her unique perspective and expert knowledge about the modern world.

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Andrew Chen is a Taiwanese-American venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and writer. He is the founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and is a former partner at the venture capital firm Greylock Partners. He has been active in the startup and venture capital industry for over 15 years and is a well-known figure in the venture capital world.
Andrew is a prolific writer and speaker who has written extensively about startup and venture capital topics. He is the author of The Startup Playbook, which is a compilation of his thoughts, experiences, and insights on the venture capital industry and startups. He is also the author of the blog Startup Product Ideas, which features his insights and advice on startup and venture capital topics.
Andrew is an experienced investor in early-stage startups. He has invested in numerous startups, including Uber, Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Slack, Instacart, and Eventbrite. He has also held advisory and board positions in various startups, such as Medium and Dropbox.
Andrew is a strong believer in the power of technology and innovation to drive economic growth and prosperity. He is an advocate for the importance of education and has spoken at various conferences and universities about the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also a supporter of various philanthropic causes and has donated his time and money to organizations such as the Asian Art Museum and the KIPP Foundation.
Andrew is a well-known figure in the venture capital world and is highly respected for his expertise and insights into the startup and venture capital industry. He is an important figure in the startup community and is respected for his commitment to helping startups achieve success.

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Bill Gates is an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and humanitarian who co-founded Microsoft Corporation, one of the world's largest and most successful technology companies, in 1975. Gates has been regularly ranked as one of the world's wealthiest people and was the richest from 1995 to 2017. As of November 2020, Gates had a net worth of US$132.1 billion, making him the fourth-wealthiest person in the world.
Gates held the positions of Chairman, CEO, and Chief Software Architect at Microsoft until 2000 when he stepped down from day-to-day operations. After leaving Microsoft, Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, co-chaired the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, a private charitable foundation dedicated to improving healthcare and education worldwide. Gates remains a board member of Microsoft and a Technology Advisor to its current CEO, Satya Nadella.
Gates is one of the most influential figures in technology and business. He has received numerous awards and honors for his philanthropic work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Order of the Aztec Eagle. He is also a member of the Giving Pledge, an organization created by billionaires Warren Buffett and Gates to promote charitable giving.
Gates has been a passionate advocate for using technology to improve the world. His vision of a computer on every desk and home has been realized. He is one of the most vocal proponents of using technology to address social and environmental challenges. He has also been outspoken in supporting government funding for scientific research, particularly renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
Gates' philanthropic efforts have been focused on improving global health, providing access to technology for underserved populations, and promoting educational opportunities for children and young adults. He has made significant investments in initiatives to fight poverty and increase access to medical care, particularly in the developing world. In addition, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with numerous organizations to promote improved sanitation, clean water, and disease prevention among the world's poorest people.
Gates' commitment to giving back has been an inspiration to many. His dedication to using technology and business to improve the lives of people around the world is an example of how successful people can use their resources to make a difference.
Gates has also been a vocal proponent of open-source technology, advocating for the development of software and hardware that is freely available to the public. He has also been a vocal proponent of the open internet and a leader in the fight against censorship and government surveillance. In addition, he has been a strong advocate for using technology to combat climate change and has invested in numerous renewable energy initiatives.
Gates has also been a vocal proponent of net neutrality and has spoken out in favor of increased competition in the technology sector. His efforts to improve people's lives worldwide have earned him the admiration of many, and his commitment to philanthropy and innovation has made him one of the world's most influential and respected figures.

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Nick Szabo is a computer scientist, legal scholar, and cryptographer known for researching digital contracts and digital currency. Szabo is known for his early work on digital currency and related concepts. In 1998, he proposed a system called "Bit Gold," which is considered a precursor to Bitcoin. Bit Gold was a decentralized digital currency that used cryptographic proof-of-work to enable secure, trustless transfers without needing a central authority. Although the system was never implemented, Szabo's ideas about digital currency and distributed ledgers were influential in developing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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Szabo is also a researcher at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC, and has been a pioneer in digital currency and blockchain research. His ideas and concepts significantly influenced the development of Bitcoin and other decentralized systems.

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Balaji S. Srinivasan is an Indian-American entrepreneur, investor, and software engineer. He is best known as the co-founder and former chief technology officer of Counsyl, a genomics and genetic testing company that Myriad Genetics acquired in 2016. He is currently a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm, and a board partner at Coinbase, a digital currency exchange.
Srinivasan holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University and earned an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering. He was the first person to graduate from Stanford with a double major in computer science and electrical engineering. Before founding Counsyl, Srinivasan held leadership positions at several technology startups, including teaching at the Stanford AI Lab and working as a research scientist at Hewlett-Packard.
Srinivasan is a vocal proponent of the decentralized, open-source software movement. He has been a major supporter of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Augur projects. He has also authored a number of influential essays on technology and cryptocurrency and has lectured widely on the subjects.
Srinivasan has been recognized for his work in the technology industry. He was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2013 and a Young Global Leader by the same organization in 2014. In 2015, he was named to the TIME 100, the magazine's annual list of the most influential people in the world. He has also been featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and Fortune's 40 Under 40 list.
Srinivasan is also a prolific investor. He has personally invested in a number of startups, including Coinbase, Earn.com, and many others. He is also the co-founder of the Stanford-StartX Fund, a venture fund that invests in startups founded by Stanford students and alumni. In addition, he is a founding partner at AVCJ, a venture capital firm focused on investments in Asia.
Srinivasan is a frequent speaker at technology events and has given talks and lectures at conferences such as TED, Y Combinator, and the World Economic Forum. He is also an advisor to a number of startups and nonprofits, including the Thiel Foundation, the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and the Long Now Foundation.

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Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad. This San Francisco-based financial technology company helps creators and independent business owners sell digital products and services directly to their customers. He is also an early-stage venture capitalist, providing capital and guidance to startups in a wide range of industries.
Prior to founding Gumroad, Lavingia worked as a designer and engineer at the virtual DJ website Turntable.fm, and was an early employee at the personal curation site Pinterest. He attended the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering.
Lavingia is an advocate for companies and entrepreneurs to be able to take control of their finances without relying on traditional banking institutions. In addition to providing access to digital products and services, Gumroad also provides financial tools to enable users to track their sales, manage their taxes, and set up payment systems.
Lavingia has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, TechCrunch, and The Wall Street Journal. He’s been recognized as a top entrepreneur under 30 and was named one of the Most Innovative People in Business by Fast Company.
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Alfred Lin is a prominent venture capitalist and business leader known for his work with companies such as Zappos, where he served as CFO and COO and as a partner at venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.
He began his career in the late 1990s, working at the management consulting firm McKinsey &amp; Company. He then joined Zappos, an online shoe retailer, in 1999 as the CFO and COO, helping to grow the company to over $1 billion in annual revenue before Amazon acquired it in 2009.
After leaving Zappos, Lin joined Sequoia Capital as a venture capitalist, where he has been involved in investments in companies such as Airbnb, Instacart, and DoorDash. He is also known for his work as an angel investor, with investments in companies such as Wish, Front, and Mixpanel.
Lin has been recognized for his business acumen and leadership skills, receiving awards such as the Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the CFO of the Year award from the Las Vegas Business Press. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and business strategy.
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