Shervin Pishevar
Serial entrepreneur and investor famed for early investments in Uber, Warby Parker, and Tumblr, and for founding Sherpa Capital.
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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.
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.
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