Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, shares his journey in building some of the most successful tech companies like Business Insider and MongoDB. He discusses the reasons behind Buzzfeed's struggles while highlighting his unique approach to launching eight companies a year. Ryan reflects on the impact of AI on business strategies and emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and strong team dynamics. He also explores innovative sectors he's excited about, from psychedelics to semiconductors, making for a fascinating conversation on entrepreneurship.

In the 56th episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, Kevin Ryan (AlleyCorp, MongoDB, Business Insider, Zola) joins to discuss the rise of psychedelics as healthcare, the early days of the internet, and the current state of the market.(0:00) Intro(2:38) Current State of the Market(6:21) Early Days of the Internet(16:04) Layoffs(24:48) AlleyCorp(32:20) MongoDB(42:39) Business Insider(1:00:50) Interview Process(1:13:59) Healthcare and Psychedelics(1:28:51) Education(1:38:11) Journey to the South Pole Mixed and edited: Sam DeweesProduced: Andrew Nadeau and Rashad AssirExecutive Producer: Josh MachizMusic: Griff Lawson 🎙 Listen to the showApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-cartoon-avatars/id1606770839Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zb0hJZkhWbg 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the ShowLogan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes. Executive Producer: Rashad AssirProducer: Leah ClapperMixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the ShowLogan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.

Kevin Ryan is an investor and serial entrepreneur who has founded several businesses including Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, MongoDB, and Zola. He helped grow DoubleClick from 1996 to 2005, first as president and later as CEO. It was acquired by Google for $3.1 billion in March 2008. Kevin continues to found and invest in companies through AlleyCorp, a venture capital firm he founded in 2008.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Kevin Ryan, a serial entrepreneur and founder of AlleyCorp, dives into the essence of leadership and entrepreneurship. He reflects on early signs of successful entrepreneurs, distinguishing luck from skill. Ryan shares valuable lessons from scaling companies like MongoDB and DoubleClick, emphasizing that the best CEOs aren't just fundraisers. He discusses the significance of being an outsider for innovation and explores investment strategies, all while highlighting New York's ascent as a tech powerhouse. Tune in for insights from a tech visionary!

Join venture capital heavyweights Keith Rabois, known for his keen insights into startup dynamics, Logan Bartlett from Redpoint, AlleyCorp's Kevin Ryan, and biotech investor Zach Weinberg as they delve into the evolving funding landscape. They dissect Paul Graham's Founder Mode, reveal how AI is reshaping valuations, and share candid takes on the challenges faced by leaders in tech. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, they discuss the implications of political strategies and tech controversies, all while unpacking the current state of venture capital.

Keith Rabois, a Partner at Founders Fund known for his tech investments, along with Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg, dive into the intricate landscape of AI and healthcare. They share a captivating story about their early investment in OpenAI and debate the risks and rewards in the rapidly evolving AI sector. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory frameworks in healthcare and the societal implications of gambling legalization. Expect insights on tech, investment strategies, and the ethics of modern innovations.

In this engaging discussion, venture capitalist Keith Rabois shares insights from his early investment in OpenAI, while Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg analyze the competitive landscape of AI. They debate the balance of regulation in tech and gambling, addressing the ethical concerns of platforms like Robinhood. Moreover, the group tackles vaccine misinformation and its implications for society, emphasizing the importance of accountability and informed decision-making in both healthcare and technology sectors. Tune in for valuable perspectives!

This episode features Logan Bartlett, a venture culture enthusiast, along with Zach Weinberg, Kevin Ryan, and Keith Rabois, all seasoned voices in the startup realm. They dive into Paul Graham’s concept of 'Founder Mode,' debating the dynamics of founder-led versus executive-run companies. The conversation shifts to AI valuations, revealing a gap between expectations and reality in venture funding. They also tackle the complexities of speech regulation in tech through the lens of Telegram's CEO arrest, shedding light on broader implications for free speech and surveillance.

Comedians H. Foley & Kevin Ryan join Tim to discuss the classiest holiday, aunts with dip, starting a pretzel franchise, coming of age during Halloween, Christmas cash tradition, sad childless holidays, risky behavior and perceptions of AIDS, mischief night on Long Island, Las Vegas concerts, unique regulars at Leece's Lounge, and major announcements.

H. Foley and Kevin Ryan from Are You Garbage? join Tom Segura and Christina P. to discuss topics like Ozempic, public vs. private meals, being bribed as a juror, and playing Guess the Charges with prison pen pals. They also talk about military training, the taste of vaginas, dating challenges in prison, and changing dietary habits.