Jason Calacanis

Jason Calacanis is an American internet entrepreneur, angel investor, author, and podcaster, born on November 28, 1970. He is best known as a co-host of the All-In Podcast, alongside Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and David Friedberg. The podcast, which started in March 2020, covers a wide range of topics including technology, economics, and politics, and has gained a significant following due to its informal and candid discussions among the hosts, who are all seasoned venture capitalists.23

Calacanis began his career in the 1990s, initially as a reporter covering the internet. He co-founded Weblogs, Inc., a publishing company that capitalized on the blogging boom before it was sold to AOL. Over the years, he has invested in various technology startups, most notably as an early investor in Uber. He is also the founder of Inside.com, a company focused on thematic newsletters, and the host of another podcast, This Week in Startups, which he launched in 2009.21

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Calacanis has authored a book titled "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups," published in 2017, which provides insights into angel investing.21 His extensive experience in the tech industry and his engaging podcasting style have made him a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem.