Some of our fellows' favorite people to follow on Linkedin

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Pablo Srugo - Pablo is a partner at Mistral, so he posts primarily about seed-stage venture. For example, from his post about the history of Uber, I learned some quick paths to break even: operate lean, focus on what is important and can win, and prioritize lifetime value rather than margins. His content helps vc advise their early-stage portfolio companies! 

Alexandr Wang - I enjoy his content about AI and his experience founding Scale AI. For example, from his post regarding hiring tactics, he advocated MEI: Meritocracy, Excellence, and Intelligence. I like how he addressed a common counterpoint of diversity—and explained how MEI and diversity do not counter each other. I think this great as a vc looking to advise team expansion!

Brian Penick - I love his posts and reposts. They typically cover promising trends or updates on YC startups. For example, he reposts advice that bad vcs rush founders to a unicorn.

Spencer Rascoff - The co founder of Zillow who has backed over 50 companies and incubated six. He continues to shape the future of real estate - although I am not well versed in this field and do not plan on pursuing it professionally for now, I definitely want to learn more about it. When it comes to personal investing and and financial management, I believe real estate is a crucial field to know.

Nicole DeTommaso - Nicole emphasizes the ways to break into VC to young people.She also gives tips and tricks when it comes to landing a job in the VC industry, and detailed structure of how VCworks. Weekly, she also posted open positions in Venture Capital by advocating and welcoming more younger generations to join VC. 

Alex Ohanian -  After establishing a successful IPO of reddit, based on contents, Ohanian emphasizes authenticity and vulnerability in leadership so that one could learn his strategies for fostering a positive and productive work environment. As an investor, Ohanian has a keen eye for spotting successful ventures that could gain insights into his evaluation process and what qualities he looks for in potential investments so that one could also attain the idea of how successful ventures look like. 

Karen Cahn - Based on Cahn's online presence (accounts and content), it appears she focuses on empowering female founders by offering guidance on navigating funding options, from crowdfunding strategies to setting founder salaries.She also addresses challenges faced by women leaders, including self-doubt and the decision to involve a co-founder. Overall, Cahn's advocacy for female founders was inspiring for girls and women who are keen to entrepreneurship, and learn the ways to navigate successfully in the VC world as a female founder.

Avni Barman - Barman is the founder of Gen She, a media platform aimed at empowering the next generation of female talent in tech, entrepreneurship, venture, and media. Her content is focused on building a community of exceptional female talent and providing them with resources and opportunities for growth. Although it is not a specific sector, it is a topic that i care a lot about. Avni's posts highlight the importance of mentorship, networking, and community support in fostering successful female entrepreneurs and leaders and provided guidance and tips to achieve all of that.

John Gannon - Gannon frequently shares content related to venture capital, startup strategies, and trends in the technology sector. From his posts, it is clear that he emphasizes the importance of mentorship and education for aspiring VCs, providing valuable resources and advice on breaking into the industry. He also highlights emerging technologies and startups that are gaining traction, offering insights into potential investment opportunities. I find him talking a lot about how AI can be used to revolutionize carbon footprint and all though he covers all other tech related topics it is interesting to read about those related to climate tech.

Rajiv Kapoor - Founder of chai ventures focuses on investing in women-led businesses and promoting diversity in the venture capital industry with a focus on South Asian communities. His posts emphasize the significance of supporting underrepresented founders and the impact of diverse teams on innovation and business success. Rajiv also shares success stories of female entrepreneurs and discusses the evolving landscape of tech investments, particularly in wellness and human connection sectors.

Shaan Arora - Shaan is extremely passionate about his startup, and often talks about closing deals, how he supports himself, founder psychology/mental health, amongst others. It’s refreshing to see someone be so candid about their journey and any hardships they have faced. Just today, he posted about meeting his co-founder, Cory. Cory, also an NEU alum, was Shaan’s roommate and brother in their fraternity, and through a mutual shared passion for Alia as well as their collective grit, they were able to turn ideation into successful production. 

Beatriz Acevedo - Beatriz is the CEO and co-founder of SUMA Wealth, a platform focused on financial literacy and wealth equality in the Latinx community. Her posts are full of inspiring stories and actionable advice aimed at increasing financial education and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and data to drive collective impact in the fintech sector​. 

Mary Ann Azevedo - Mary Ann is a full-time reporter for TechCrunch, where she covers topics ranging from fintech to real estate. Her weekly column "The Interchange" is a collaboration that provides in-depth coverage of the latest trends and news in the venture capital space. Her content is timely and insightful, offering exclusive features and interviews with industry leaders​. 

Mina Radhakrishnan - Radhakrishnan provides commentary on companies like Airbnb and Uber, often sharing her vision for ideal products tailored to her preferences. She has a background in tech startups, having co-founded and worked at various companies, and her approach emphasizes sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and thoughtful scaling strategies for startups.

Pocket Sun - Pocket Sun is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at SoGal Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm focusing on diverse entrepreneurs outside Silicon Valley. Sun's Investment interests lie in pioneering technologies that address unmet needs in living, working, and healthcare, emphasizing consumer-grade solutions for diverse demographics. Beyond her VC role, she is an advocate for feminism and queer communities, recognized globally for her leadership in entrepreneurship and social impact.

Kirsten Green - Green is known for her expertise in retail and consumer brands, and focuses on early-stage investing in innovative consumer products and retail technology. Her insights likely revolve around emerging trends in consumer behavior, retail technology, and the evolution of e-commerce. 

João Bocas  - CEO at Digital Salutem also refers to himself as the #1 Digital Health Influencer. He works to connect healthcare professionals with the right partners and raises an interesting point about the disconnect in healthtech/healthcare startups. A lot of doctors are not leaving their jobs to become startup founders or work on their team which creates an imbalance of experts on a given team. Bocas works to bridge this gap and have more healthcare professionals drive innovation. 

Pete Trainor - Founder of Vala Health, he is a mental health advocate discussing the intersection of health and technology. He looks to make emerging technologies more human-centric and is looking for ways to ‘properly’ use AI.

Natalie Riso - I’ve learned that we should not perpetuate the idea that all founders start in the same place and the idea of humble bootstrapping. There is vast inequality in entrepreneurship – for example, Mark Zuckerberg’s parents paid for him to get expensive software tutoring. We need to empower traditionally underrepresented groups. 

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Mark Suster - I’ve learned that the venture capital landscape has changed in recent years, marked by a shift from public financing to private financing. This shift is characterized by the increasing dominance of private markets over public markets, with companies opting to stay private longer and raise capital through private equity and venture capital funds rather than going public through initial public offerings (IPOs). This trend has led to a bifurcation in the venture industry, with firms specializing in either early-stage or late-stage investments.

Niko Bonatsos - I’ve learned that it can be a valid market strategy to use social proof and FOMO to get your product to become successful. People want to be a part of the next big technology – to do that, it’s beneficial to spread your product through word of mouth and other means of social proof.

Sophia Amoruso - I love her socials because she emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability as a founder. She had HUGE successes with Nasty Gal and Girlboss, but instead of focusing on all the successes, she focuses on failures and pivots. I think this emphasizes a growth mindset and thirst for learning.

Maren Bannon - Her content is not specific to one group, or one stage of startups. Her focus is heavy on helpful advice and shoutouts. She also points out gender discrimination in VC.

Jenny Fielding - She stands out because of her emphasis on community and mentorship. She also provides insights on early stage investing and trends in tech innovation. Plus, she supports female founders, what’s not to love!

Sarah Richard - Co-Founder and CEO of Mimzy, the first 100% private, AI-powered smart home system that can help delay expensive care transitions. Founder of AgeTech NYC, a community of 500+ entrepreneurs and investors in agetech. I’ve learned about upcoming events for agetech builders, new research on longevity with takeaways for agetech founders, and the idea of aging-in-place.

Michael Perry - Founder and CEO of Maple, a family organizational and household management app. I’ve learned more about the challenges of parenting and managing the household and how a tech solution can help parents.

Kate Westlund Tovsen - Writes about challenges of working moms (e.g., returning to work after maternity leave, the mental load of caregiving, etc.). Convener of The Society of Working Moms, community of moms with a Slack group and regular events. I’m learning about the unique challenges of working moms and opportunities for startups to solve some of those needs.

Anat Agarwal - He is pushing himself to explore AI to make education fun and more accessible. Through his work, he was able to contribute to edX being recognized as “Most Innovative” on Fast Company’s 2024 list. He is also expanding edX through 2U to partner with institutions to create more online programs for people to further their education. 

Robin Daniels - He is focusing on Zensai to encourage employees to engage in upskilling and commit to lifelong learning, no matter what pace and how their learning curve is shaped. He is working at a venture fund that places a large emphasis on team dynamics and transparency, encouraging entrepreneurs to be honest about their state and encourage individuals to move forward with strong soft skills. 

Akanksha Chaturvedi - She created the first AI powered education system in India, increasing opportunities for education beyond the standard classroom setting. This flexibility makes it easier for those who have to work and are unable to allocate enough funds for tutoring and studies. She also continues to push herself to learn by exposing herself to various new ideas by being in Abundance 360.

Sallie Krawcheck - She makes the experience of a woman in the venture capital space transparent. She provides a unique experience on how startups can attract and retain diverse talent. 

Ryan Holmes - He shares insights on social media in particular and how to manage it; along with staying ahead in the tech industry. 

James Altucher - He shares practical advice on entrepreneurship, investing and personal development

Christiana Farr - Healthcare investor and author of “Second Opinion.” Farr’s content explores the future of healthcare, digital health innovations, and significant trends in women’s health. She shares insights on the ways technology can transform patient care and healthcare systems. Her content highlights trends in digital health, including  AI and wearable health technology. She also discusses the regulatory and operational challenges that healthcare startups face, which has been super interesting reading about as I have a background in health policy. She provides valuable advice on how startups and investors can navigate these hurdles.

Julie Yoo - General Partner Anderson and Horowitz, founder of health tech builders. Yoo’s post focuses on the integration of technology into healthcare. She discusses how AI and data analytics can change treatment plans and patient monitoring. As an investor she shares perspectives in her newsletter about what makes a digital health startup successful, which include the importance of having a scalable model, strong value propositions, and a clear market pathway. I have been super fascinated by her perspectives on the future of the healthcare field, and how emerging technologies in the mental health and women’s health sectors will revolutionize the US healthcare model.