Shervin
@shervin
Tech founder, investor, philanthropist, driver of change. Iranian American immigrant working to spread the American Dream and to restore democracy to Iran.
The Islamic Republic’s Blacklist is not a list I ever thought I would make, but I couldn’t be prouder to be included. I am honored to be named to the list alongside our future King and Queen HRH @PahlaviReza and HRH Yasmine Pahlavi. I will continue to fight for the people of…
Airbnb has no homes Uber has no cars Benchmark has no partners
After 2 great years at benchmark, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave the firm in order to pursue a new adventure. Benchmark simply excels in the craft of early stage investing and forming deep partnerships with founders. I’ll always be grateful to have had the opportunity…
At Mach 1.7, Overture outflies Earth’s rotation. So you can have breakfast in London… and fly to New York… for breakfast. And then to San Francisco just in time for breakfast. In fact if you just keep flying west you can keep having breakfast indefinitely.
Polymarket has acquired QCEX, a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse, for $112 million. This paves the way for us to welcome American traders again. I've waited a long time to say this: Polymarket is coming home 🇺🇸🦅
For @shervin , early stage investing comes down to gut instinct. You have an ability to spot great founders or you don’t. He explains why true early-stage investing can’t be taught in a seminar. 🎧 If you haven’t watched this one yet… you're missing one of our most insightful…
The U.S. has remained heavily involved over the last three days with Israel, Jordan and authorities in Damascus on the horrifying & dangerous developments in southern Syria. The rape and slaughter of innocent people which has and is still occuring must end. If authorities in…
Pastor Khalid Mezher, leader of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church, was killed in Sweida following the jihadist invasion, along with his entire family, his siblings, their children, and his parents. Originally from a Druze background, Pastor Mezher and his entire family had…
HONORED to post this week with @shervin, who has been a great friend & mentor since 2012! And who knew… he was a security guard early in his career, dreaming about what he might build in the future. Big things start small. 🎧 Episode 22 now live on the EARLY POD!
President Trump keeps delivering historic victories. Today it was the signing of the GENIUS Act, which creates a legal framework for stablecoins. This law will unlock American dominance in the crypto industry by creating clear rules of the road, reversing the…
President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony for S.1582 GENIUS Act
🚨 NEW: David Sacks’ speech after the signing of the GENIUS act establishing US crypto dominance. “This administration has moved at TECH SPEED. This is promises made, and promises kept. President Trump accomplished what nobody else could.”
Not every founder is built the same. @shervin breaks down what sets the greats, Elon, Travis, Jobs, Chesky, apart and how they are FOUNDATIONAL FOUNDERS. ✅ Fierce intellect ✅ A chip on their shoulder ✅ World-changing ambition 🎧 Full episode now on Early.
It barely came together, but luckily it did. March 2013. @elonmusk definitely barely knew what Uber was, but he was super gracious and went along with it.
an epic moment that @shervin and I retold on this week's podcast
🎧 Hear the full story from Shervin on this week's episode: YouTube.com/@earlypod
Everything changed for @shervin when his family fled Iran and immigrated to the U.S. His father had been on the Iranian regime’s execution list, and barely made it out alive. A wild story on his escape...
On this day, July 16th 1969, we were “GO” for launch – and at precisely 13:32 UTC, #Apollo11 lifted off from @NASAKennedy to transport three mortal Americans – Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and myself – to the Moon. The hard work, dedication and focus across the entire @NASA…
You are looking at the first ever image of another multi-planet solar system.