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Ron Conway, Founder, SV Angel

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May 22, 2024
Renowned angel investor Ron Conway shares his journey from National Semiconductor to angel investing in Silicon Valley. Topics include early tech disruptions, childhood in a big family, college years, building work ethic, and insights on going public and angel investing.
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ANECDOTE

Early Work Ethic

  • Ron Conway's parents encouraged independence by allowing him to buy a car whenever he wanted.
  • This led him to get a dishwashing job at Sacred Heart School for $1.65/hour.
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Zoo Menaces

  • Ron Conway and his 11 siblings spent summers at the San Francisco Zoo due to their mother wanting the house empty.
  • Their familiarity with the zoo led to them finding ways into animal cages, earning them the nickname "zoo menaces."
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Pre-Dishwashing Job

  • Before dishwashing, a young Ron Conway shagged golf balls at a driving range, enduring being targeted by golfers.
  • Helmets were a necessary precaution in this pre-OSHA era job.
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