John Gannon

John Gannon

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Over the last decade+ I bootstrapped a series of VC media and education products and…

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  • We just disrupted the SAFE (Special Announcement)
    Apr 1, 2025

    We just disrupted the SAFE (Special Announcement)

    "I won't touch another SAFE given their structural flaws that don't hold investors accountable. Founders deserve better.

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  • VC Deals: Week of March 23 - 29
    Mar 31, 2025

    VC Deals: Week of March 23 - 29

    Sourcing Ideas Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. ✨ Hume AI, a New York, NY-based…

    2 Comments
  • VC Deals: Week of March 16 - 22
    Mar 24, 2025

    VC Deals: Week of March 16 - 22

    Sourcing Ideas Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 🔒 Skyflow, a Palo Alto…

    2 Comments
  • This week: ServiceNow writes a ~$3 billion M&A check + Napster founder at it again
    Mar 17, 2025

    This week: ServiceNow writes a ~$3 billion M&A check + Napster founder at it again

    Sourcing Ideas Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 🎧 Shawn Fanning, developer of…

    3 Comments
  • VC Deals Volume Remains Strong | (Another) Grubhub M&A
    Mar 10, 2025

    VC Deals Volume Remains Strong | (Another) Grubhub M&A

    Sourcing Ideas Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 🧑🏼‍💼 Quilt, a San Francisco…

    2 Comments
  • Anthropic's $3.5B Raise | VC Deals Volume Strong
    Mar 3, 2025

    Anthropic's $3.5B Raise | VC Deals Volume Strong

    Featured Deals 🚀 Payload, a New York, NY-based digital media startup covering the business and policy of space, raised…

    5 Comments
  • AI Pin Company Bought by HP
    Feb 24, 2025

    AI Pin Company Bought by HP

    SOURCING IDEAS Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 😎 Clarity, a Tel Aviv, Israel-…

    1 Comment
  • VC Deals: Week of February 9 - 15
    Feb 17, 2025

    VC Deals: Week of February 9 - 15

    Sourcing Ideas Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 😴 Stellar Sleep, a Walnut…

    3 Comments
  • VC Deals: Week of February 2 - 8
    Feb 10, 2025

    VC Deals: Week of February 2 - 8

    SOURCING IDEAS Companies that raised ~1 year ago, or recently announced stealth moves. 🗨️ Knock, a San Francisco…

    1 Comment
  • Fintech Company Acquires Media Platform | Healthcare Deals Abound
    Feb 3, 2025

    Fintech Company Acquires Media Platform | Healthcare Deals Abound

    Want each of these deals with links to the startups and investors directly in your inbox every Monday. Sign up at…

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Experience

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    Venture5 Media

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    New York, NY

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    New York, NY

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    Valhalla, NY

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    Los Angeles, CA

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Education

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    Columbia University - Columbia Business School

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    Activities and Societies: Venture Capital and Private Equity Club, Small Business Consulting Program, Men's Rugby Football Club

    Dean's List, Fall 2007

    Led team that was awarded 1st Prize in McKinsey Small Business Consulting Program competition

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    Activities and Societies: Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Publications

  • Finding Startup Jobs

    Startups are a big part of the new American Dream.

    In Finding Startup Jobs, I open the playbook to job seekers on how to land a dream job in a startup.

    I do this by featuring some of the leading investors, entrepreneurs, and flat out hustlers in the industry -- and sharing some of my personal stories, too.

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  • Road to a Venture Capital Career: Practical Strategies and Tips to Break Into The Industry

    In this book, I share what I learned during multiple successful venture capital job searches and through coaching others to help them secure jobs at VC firms like Rho Ventures and Trident Capital.

    Chapters and topics include:

    What’s the job of a junior VC? (A discussion of the day-to-day work of an analyst or associate)

    Onramps to venture capital (Feeder jobs and industries to the venture capital industry)

    Do you need an MBA?

    What makes a good VC? (Skills that…

    In this book, I share what I learned during multiple successful venture capital job searches and through coaching others to help them secure jobs at VC firms like Rho Ventures and Trident Capital.

    Chapters and topics include:

    What’s the job of a junior VC? (A discussion of the day-to-day work of an analyst or associate)

    Onramps to venture capital (Feeder jobs and industries to the venture capital industry)

    Do you need an MBA?

    What makes a good VC? (Skills that can help you be successful in this industry)

    Where are the jobs? (Finding/creating venture capital job opportunities)

    Where are the internships? (Finding/creating internship opportunities as an undergrad or grad student)

    Introductions and followups (The lifeblood of a VC job hunt)

    The Informational Interview (Once you get it, how to get the most out of it)

    Offer negotiations (If you’re fortunate enough to have offers to join multiple firms)

    Exit options (If you’re not a VC lifer, some thoughts on careers that might make sense post-VC)

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Honors & Awards

  • Competent Communicator

    Toastmasters International

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