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Erik Torenberg
Professional based in San Francisco
Erik Torenberg is a prominent figure in the tech industry and the founder of Turpentine, a network of podcasts, newsletters, and other media covering technology, business, and culture.1 Here are some key details about Erik Torenberg:
Professional Background
Erik Torenberg has a diverse background in the tech industry:
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Founder of Turpentine: He recently launched Turpentine, a media company focused on providing expert-driven content in various niches within the tech and business world.2
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Venture Capital: He is a partner at Village Global, a venture capital firm.3
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On Deck: Torenberg was the founder and chairman of On Deck, a platform for startup founders and professionals.3
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Product Hunt: He was the first employee at Product Hunt, a popular platform for discovering new products and startups.3
Turpentine
Turpentine is Torenberg's latest venture, described as:
- A network of podcasts, newsletters, and other media content1
- Focused on technology, business, and culture from the perspective of industry insiders and experts2
- Aiming to be "The Ringer or Barstool, for tech"2
The company's mission is to be the best place for experts to share their knowledge and help audiences gain an edge in their industries.1
Media Presence
Erik Torenberg is active in various media channels:
- Podcasting: He hosts several podcasts under the Turpentine network, including "Media Empires" where he interviews modern media founders and creators.2
- Social Media: He is active on Twitter (@eriktorenberg) and LinkedIn, where he shares insights and updates about his ventures.45
Current Focus
As of February 2024, Torenberg has decided to focus fully on Turpentine:
- He initially thought Turpentine would be one of several projects he would start and find CEOs for.
- However, due to the momentum Turpentine has gained, he has decided to go "all in" on this venture.56
Erik Torenberg's background in tech startups, venture capital, and media has positioned him well to lead Turpentine in its mission to create valuable, niche content for the tech and business world.
Highlights
Excited to announce “Turpentine Lists” — an effort to spotlight breakout founders, operators, investors/funds, products, and companies that the startup ecosystem should be paying more attention to.
If you want the (anonymized) data set of recommendations of people, products, or companies, or if you just want any of them to get more recognition, fill out the form in the next tweet.
When I did this many years ago with my @cosign / Rise Awards experiments, the nomination data was helpful in identifying breakout talent & companies and it informed some investments I made. I'm stoked to do it again and share the data with people who submit nominations.
