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Ron Conway, Founder, SV Angel

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May 22, 2024
Renowned angel investor Ron Conway shares his journey from National Semiconductor to angel investing in Silicon Valley. Topics include early tech disruptions, childhood in a big family, college years, building work ethic, and insights on going public and angel investing.
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ANECDOTE

Recruiting a DEC Executive

  • Ron Conway recruited a retired DEC executive, Erwin Jacobs, as a consultant to guide Altos's strategy and distribution.
  • Jacobs, despite his DEC loyalty, recognized Altos' disruptive potential and provided valuable insights.
ANECDOTE

Altos' Rapid Growth

  • Within three years of joining Altos, Ron Conway helped build it into the fastest-growing small company in America, according to Inc. magazine.
  • They celebrated milestones with extravagant rewards, like a Porsche for the factory manager upon shipping 1,000 computers.
INSIGHT

Semiconductor Talent Pipeline

  • Early Silicon Valley tech companies relied heavily on semiconductor industry executives for leadership talent.
  • Companies like Apple recruited from National Semiconductor and Intel for key roles, establishing a talent pipeline.
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