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    Jason Calacanis

    Jason Calacanis

    Investor in over 300 startups, including Uber, Robinhood & Calm

    Founder and CEO of LAUNCH:
    www.launchaccelerator.co
    www.thesyndicate.com
    www.angel.university
    www.founder.university
    www.remotedemoday.com

    Find more:
    www.linktr.ee/calacanis

    Angel San Francisco School Of Hard Knocks
    calacanis.com
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    Experience
    Calm
    Calm
    Advisor
    Space Monkey
    Exit
    Space Monkey
    Advisor
    STEEZY
    STEEZY
    Board Member
    GRIN
    GRIN
    Board Member
    Founder
    LAUNCH, Inside.com
    Employee
     
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    Chartbeat, Raise, NewCo, Red Clay, Zillabyte, Wanderfly, Disconnect, Ark, Red Tricycle, YouEye, 15Five, Videopixie, Puzzle Piece, Density, Space Monkey, Calm, Qloo, StorkBrokers, CouponTrade, Not Safe For Work, FamilyFinds
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
    Blokable, Density, Inside.com, Dyn (Acquired by Oracle), This Week In, gdgt, Butterfleye, Savings.com, Fitbod, Underground Cellar, GRIN, STEEZY
    Mentor
    Founder Institute
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Projects
    Remote Demo Day
    a free Zoom call where 7 startups pitch 4,000 investors
    Founder · Is this only for U.S. startups? Nope. Startups from anywhere in the world can apply. Is there a cost? Nope. This is free. Really? There are… · More no hidden fees, like an application or coaching fee? Nope. Zero dollars. We make our money investing in startups, not by charging founders.
    Ashley Whitehurst
    With Ashley Whitehurst
    Angel University
    A free, 3 hour course for angel investors
    Creator · Mike was first introduced to entrepreneurship at 22 when he operated his family's AAMCO transmission franchises and commercial property… · More after his father's death. After finalizing the sale of these businesses, Mike joined the management team of LANsystems, Inc., a systems integrator that was sold to RR Donnelley & Sons.
    This Week in Startups
    A podcast about startups
    Entrepreneur Jason Calacanis and a rotating group of guest experts bring you this weekly take on the best, worst, most outrageous and interesting stories fro...
    Founder University
    2 day intensive or 12 week course
    LAUNCH Accelerator
    100k investment, 16 weeks of mentorship
    The LAUNCH Accelerator selects 7 startups for each cohort. Over 15 weeks, the founders meet 700+ investors and master growth strategies. The ideal stage for… · More our Accelerator is pre-Series A with some traction (we call this our "Goldilocks Zone") Generally speaking, this means:
    The Syndicate
    Jason's investment club
    TheSyndicate.com is an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis.
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    early investor in over 300 companies including Uber, Robinhood, Thumbtack, Wealthfront, Desktop Metal and Calm.com.

    1,000+ episodes of This Week in Startups

    https://www.allinpodcast.co/

    angelthebook.com/audible

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Product Marketing Social Media Social Media Marketing Fund Raising Venture Fundraising Business Strategy Product Launch SEO/SEM Branding Logo Design Venture Capital Angel Investing
    Locations
    Los Angeles Silicon Valley Canada New York City Austin Boston Boulder Earth Southern California Orange County Santa Barbara North America
     
    Q&A
    What's your favorite non-business book?

    Something Like an Autobiography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Like_an_Autobiography

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Angel investing and podcasting

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Stay focus, enjoy the ride & be kind to everyone.

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    writing my book or starting the podcast

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Alex and Michael at Calm.com
    Rahul at Superhuman
    Travis & GC at Uber
    Vlad at Robinhood

    too many to even mention!

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