Venture Capital on Social Media

• Here are some social media influencers in venture capital that you may want to follow:

  • Jason Calacanis: @Jason on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. He's the founder of Launch, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Uber, Thumbtack, and Robinhood. He's also the host of the popular podcast This Week in Startups, where he interviews entrepreneurs, investors, and other experts in the startup world.
  • Fred Wilson: @fredwilson on X (Twitter) and AVC blog. He's a co-founder of Union Square Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Twitter, Etsy, and Coinbase. He's also a prolific blogger and has been writing about the startup world for over 15 years.
  • Semil Shah: @semil on X (Twitter) and Haystack blog. He's the founder and General Partner of Haystack, a seed-stage venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Instacart, DoorDash, and Hired. He's also a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and has written for publications like TechCrunch and Harvard Business Review.
  • Mark Suster: @msuster on X (Twitter) and Both Sides of the Table blog. He's a General Partner at Upfront Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Maker Studios, TrueCar, and Bird. He's also a prolific blogger and has been writing about the startup world for over a decade.
  • Paul Graham: @paulg on X (Twitter). He's the co-founder of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has helped launch companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Reddit. He's also a prolific writer and has written essays on a wide range of topics related to startups, technology, and entrepreneurship.

• VC Podcasts

  • Here are some popular venture capital podcasts that investors may find interesting:

• Skin in the Game Pod: Hosted by our very own Saxon Baum and Tom Wallace, this podcast features interviews with some of the best and brightest investors, founders, and industry leaders from Florida and around the world. Each episode is around an hour long and covers a wide range of topics related to startups, entrepreneurship, and technology trends as a whole. Listen to it here.

• The Twenty Minute VC: Hosted by Harry Stebbings, this podcast features interviews with some of the biggest names in venture capital. Each episode is around 20 minutes long and covers a wide range of topics related to startups, investing, and entrepreneurship. Listen to it here.

• This Week in Startups: Hosted by Jason Calacanis, this podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and other experts in the startup world. Each episode is around an hour long and covers a wide range of topics related to startups and entrepreneurship. Listen to it here.

• Acquired: Hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, this podcast takes a deep dive into the stories behind some of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. Each episode is around an hour long and features interviews with the people involved in these deals. Listen to it here.

• Invest Like the Best: Hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy, this podcast features interviews with some of the most successful investors in the world. Each episode is around an hour long and covers a wide range of topics related to investing and entrepreneurship. Listen to it here.

• The Full Ratchet: Hosted by Nick Moran, this podcast features interviews with venture capitalists and other experts in the startup world. Each episode is around an hour long and covers a wide range of topics related to startups and investing. Listen to it here.

  These podcasts cover a wide range of topics related to venture capital, including investment strategies, startup trends, and the stories behind some of the biggest deals in tech history. They are all available on popular podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

• VC Blogs

  • Here are some of the best venture capital blogs and what they discuss:

• Florida Funders Blog (https://www.floridafunders.com/resources/category/blog/): Our in-house blog features insights and stories from our partners, investors, and founders, providing valuable information and updates on our initiatives and the broader tech and investment landscape.

• AVC (https://avc.com/): This blog is run by Fred Wilson, a co-founder of Union Square Ventures. Wilson writes about a wide range of topics related to startups and venture capital, including investment strategies, industry trends, and the challenges of being an entrepreneur.

• The Information (https://www.theinformation.com/): This subscription-based news site covers the tech industry and venture capital. The site's reporters cover breaking news, industry trends, and the latest deals in the tech industry.

• StrictlyVC (http://www.strictlyvc.com/): This daily newsletter covers the latest news and trends in the tech industry and venture capital. The newsletter is written by journalist Connie Loizos and includes interviews with industry insiders, analysis of the latest deals, and more.

These blogs cover a wide range of topics related to venture capital, including investment strategies, industry trends, and the challenges of building a successful startup.