Slow Ventures on backing founders before the market catches up - S3E15

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Yoni Rechtman, Partner at Slow Ventures, a generalist early-stage venture firm that has deployed over $1 billion since 2011 across fintech, SaaS, crypto, consumer, healthcare, and the creator economy, with a portfolio that includes Airtable, Gusto, Robinhood, Venmo, Solana, and Ro. Yoni leads the firm's New York presence and joined as Partner in January 2025 after three years as Principal, following five years at Tusk Ventures where he rose from Analyst to Principal. He studied at Amherst College and NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and writes the popular Substack newsletter 99% Derisible (15,000+ subscribers), known for sharp takes on org design, AI's impact on work, and the future of software.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yrechtman

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