Jason Calacanis: Greatest Angel Investor
Technology keynote speaker, angel investor, and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis helps founders and business leaders build innovative startups, scale companies, and invest in breakthrough technologies.
Quick Facts:
- International keynote speaker on entrepreneurship and technology
- Angel investor in more than 300 early-stage startups
- Early investor in Uber, Robinhood, Trello, and Calm
- Co-founder of Weblogs, Inc., acquired by AOL
- Formats:
Keynote Speaker | Entrepreneur | Angel Investor
- Audiences:
Entrepreneurs, startup founders, venture capital firms, executives, innovation teams, technology organizations, investors, universities, and business conferences.
- Outcomes:
- Learn how successful startups identify opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.
- Understand the fundamentals of angel investing, fundraising, and venture capital.
- Gain practical insights into innovation, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial leadership.
- Travels from: San Francisco, CA
- **Fee range: $75,001 - $100,000
Keynote Topics
COLD HARD LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY
- What does it take to create a successful tech company?
- And how do you know if a tech company is worth investing in?
From the dot.com boom to his top podcast This Week in Startups, Jason has been an observer of what it takes to succeed in Silicon Valley.
He has invested in over 300 companies, with several of them being valued at over 1 billion dollars.
In this talk based on his career as an angel investor, Jason will share the cold hard lessons of Silicon Valley: what works, what doesn’t, when to dive in, and when to cut your losses.
AN EVENING WITH JASON CALACANIS
In this fireside chat with Jason Calacanis, audiences will dive deep into the world of Silicon Valley, tech companies, and angel investing.
Jason shares stories about his journey from tech company creator to tech company angel investor. Learn the secrets of Silicon Valley and the process Jason uses to evaluate tech companies and their founders when investing.
Talent Short Bio
Jason Calacanis is one of the world’s most influential angel investors, technology entrepreneurs, startup advisors, and keynote speakers. Renowned for identifying transformational companies at their earliest stages, Jason has invested in more than 300 startups, helping founders build category-defining businesses while shaping the modern technology ecosystem.
Widely recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s leading early-stage investors, Jason’s portfolio includes companies such as Uber, Robinhood, Trello, and Calm. His investment philosophy, entrepreneurial experience, and deep understanding of startup growth have made him one of the most respected voices in venture capital, innovation, and technology.
Jason began his entrepreneurial journey by co-founding Weblogs, Inc., one of the pioneering professional blogging networks. The company’s successful acquisition by AOL helped redefine digital publishing and established Jason as an influential entrepreneur during the early evolution of online media. He later expanded his impact through startup investing, founder mentoring, and technology education.
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