A historical collection of our writing.
Fred WilsonWe have known Justworks founder Isaac Oates since he led the creation of Etsy’s payment system a decade ago. When Isaac left Etsy and started Justworks, we were not sure his company fit into our network thesis and so we sat on the sidelines. And we sat and we sat, while Isaac and his colleagues […] Read more
Azeem Azhar has a great post up about the brewing conversation about regulation and the tech industry . There are two main points that stand out to me: 1) In digital systems, ML/AI and data network effects create feedback loops that enable the biggest companies to keep getting better, faster : and, […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
Fred WilsonIt was nice to see Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell run the table on the Grammy’s last night. It was yet another sign that the age of self made artists is upon us. As is our custom, my partner Andy and our friend Whitney posted some music to Twitter today. Andy and I […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Matt CynamonThis year USV is celebrating 10 years of having a network team. While it’s evolved over time, the core principle of leveraging network effects to help our companies build better businesses has remained constant. We’ve always felt this model of support was most in line with our investment thesis. […] Read more
Fred WilsonWhat a wonderful project . I backed it today. USV TEAM POSTS: Bethany Crystal — Jan 22, 2020 How to Interview an Executive Coach (or a Doula) Albert Wenger — Jan 20, 2020 More on Facial Recognition Regulation Nick Grossman — Jan 17, 2020 Digital Bearer Assets Dani Grant — Jan 16, 2020 Wren […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonTech:NYC is NYC’s tech industry advocacy group. According to its 2019 Annual Report , Tech:NYC has over 800 member companies representing all shapes and sizes of tech companies in NYC. I am the co-chair of Tech:NYC. Today, the NYSE decided to celebrate tech startups in NYC (some of whom will […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
