#722January 16, 20251:04:28
The Crazy Story of Google’s 7 Angel Investors
About This Episode
Shaan Puri does a deep dive into the history of Google's original angel investors and the legendary 'lucky office' at 165 University Avenue. The episode explores the 'proximity is power' principle and the investing philosophies of Silicon Valley titans like Ron Conway, Andy Bechtolsheim, and David Cheriton.
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Episode 669: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) do a deep dive on the 7 strangers that made the greatest investment of all time.
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Key Takeaways
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Position yourself in geographic hubs of industry to benefit from 'proximity is power' and the high-value serendipity of physical networks.
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Adopt the 'Ron Conway Principle' by acting benevolently toward founders to build a reputation that secures access to future high-stakes deals.
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For early-stage technology investing, prioritize a 5-10 minute assessment of founder obsession and vision over complex financial modeling and market analysis.
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