Jason Calacanis is a distinguished entrepreneur and visionary in the realms of technology, media, and investment. As the founder and CEO of Inside.com, he has crafted a real-time mobile news app with the goal of delivering the world’s premier news experience. Renowned as a serial entrepreneur and seasoned angel investor, Calacanis boasts an impressive portfolio, having supported over 70 startups, including early investments in Uber’s first round. Through the LAUNCH Fund and his AngelList Syndicate, which includes 400 members, he channels $15 million annually into 30 promising startups.
A prominent keynote and event speaker, Calacanis founded LAUNCH Media after three successful years hosting TechCrunch50. LAUNCH Media is famed for the LAUNCH Ticker and its array of events, notably the LAUNCH Festival. As the globe’s largest startup conference with over 9,000 attendees last year, it offers a platform for 50+ startups to debut before 5,000+ industry leaders. Esteemed alumni include Mint, Dropbox, Yammer, Fitbit, and Room 77.
Since launching in 2009, Jason Calacanis has hosted This Week in Startups, the world’s foremost technology and startup podcast. He has interviewed industry titans such as Mark Cuban, Twitter founder Evan Williams, Y Combinator’s Paul Graham, and angel investor Chris Sacca, solidifying his reputation as a leading podcast host.
Previously, Calacanis served as the CEO of Weblogs, Inc., a network of influential blogs like Engadget, Joystiq, and Autoblog, which was acquired by AOL, where he continued as a senior vice president. Before that, he was at the helm of Silicon Alley Reporter, a pivotal publication in New York’s Internet and new media sectors, eventually acquired by Dow Jones.
Jason Calacanis’s expertise in media and tech industries is widely recognised, making him a sought-after speaker and commentator for industry conferences worldwide. His insightful perspectives are frequently quoted in trade and consumer media, reinforcing his status as a thought leader in business, technology, and entrepreneurship.
