Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City.
We invest at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures.
We invest at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 5min
Fred Wilson on 40 Years in Venture — and Why USV Is Automating Itself
Fred Wilson, veteran venture capitalist who backed Twitter, Coinbase and Etsy, shares reflections from 40 years in investing. He recounts early internet wins and the dot‑com crash. He discusses building AI agents that are already automating firm tasks, tensions between open and closed AI, sector risks like the AI kill zone, and why human relationships still matter in venture.
