Shervin Pishevar
Iranian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for co-founding Hyperloop One and Sherpa Capital, and for early investments in companies like Uber and Airbnb; speaks here about the protests and freedom technologies in Iran.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 13min
20VC: Shervin Pishevar on The Epic Uber War and What Really Happened in the Firing of Travis Kalanick | Raising $15BN to Win China | Why The Traditional Venture Capital Model is Dead | The Future of Quantum and How We Will Cure All Diseases in 10 Years
Shervin Pishevar, a serial entrepreneur and early investor in Uber and Warby Parker, shares captivating insights about the tumultuous journey of Uber. He discusses his pivotal role in securing billion-dollar deals and the fierce rivalry with Lyft. Pishevar delves into the $15 billion raise that fueled Uber's expansion in China and the internal chaos leading to leadership changes. He also speculates on the future of quantum computing and its potential to revolutionize healthcare and eradicate diseases, painting an optimistic vision for humanity.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 3h 29min
Siri Needs an App, Apple Preps for Post-Cook, Scott Nolan Truth Nuke | Shervin Pishevar, Horacio Rozanski, Glenn Fogel, JD Ross, Nick Fleisher, Rob Slaughter, Sajith Wickramasekara
Shervin Pishevar, an Iranian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, shares insights on the courage of protesters in Iran and the vital role of technologies like Starlink in supporting their fight for freedom. Horacio Rozanski, CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, discusses the integration of AI and cybersecurity in government missions. Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, dives into the concept of agentic commerce and how AI is reshaping the travel industry. Other guests like J.D. Ross and Nick Fleisher talk about modernizing insurance and legal workflows through innovative tech solutions.
Jun 1, 2020 • 1h 17min
305: Shervin Pishevar On Identifying Industry-Defining Entrepreneurs
Shervin Pishevar, successful VC, discusses backing industry-defining entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Travis Kalanick. Talks about the importance of integrity in negotiation, identifying visionary founders, and investing strategies. Explores ethical challenges of big platforms like Facebook and shares impactful book recommendations for entrepreneurs. Delve into speculations on alien existence and advanced intelligence.
