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    Ben Casnocha

    Entrepreneur and Investor based in San Francisco

    Ben Casnocha is a prominent entrepreneur, author, and investor based in San Francisco, California. He is best known as the co-founder and partner at Village Global, an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2017 that focuses on investing in startup entrepreneurs through a network-centric approach. Village Global has raised over $270 million and is backed by several successful entrepreneurs.123

    Casnocha began his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, founding his first company, Comcate Inc., an e-government technology firm, at just 14 years old. He has since been involved in various ventures and projects, including working at LinkedIn and Greylock Partners before co-founding Village Global. He is also known for co-authoring two New York Times bestselling books: The Start-Up of You, which provides career strategies, and The Alliance, which discusses managing talent in the modern workforce, both co-authored with Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn's co-founder.234

    In addition to his work in venture capital, Casnocha is the founder and curator of Satori Experiences, an intellectual retreat for leaders in various fields, and co-founded the New Anchor Foundation, which focuses on refugee resettlement issues in the Bay Area.12 He has spoken at numerous events globally and is recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation.3

    Highlights

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    Nov 4 · twitter

    Every time you say "learnings" -- e.g. "What are the biggest learnings from the quarter?" -- in my head, I quietly swap in the word "lessons."

    So that I can sleep at night.

    Feb 23 · Business Insider
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    LinkedIn's Head of Content Explains Its New Podcast Push: Details - Business Insider
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    Experience

    Co-Founder and Partner at Village Global since June 2017
    Founder & Curator at Satori Experiences and Co-Founder at New Anchor Foundation

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States