Jason Calacanis is a prominent figure in the startup world. He is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, podcaster, and writer. With his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising from Southern Methodist University, Jason began his career in the tech industry as a CEO and Co-Founder of Weblogs, Inc. He later founded Silicon Alley Reporter and LAUNCH, which he also served as CEO. In addition, Jason has been an Entrepreneur in Action at Sequoia Capital and made investments in companies like Uber as an angel investor.

Along with his vast experience in the field, Jason currently hosts the popular podcast This Week in Startups and is also known for his book ANGEL. He is an influential and respected voice in the entrepreneurial community.