Work Experience
Co-Founder
I love working with early stage startups, but I don't invest anymore. I host a podcast called, The Social Radars. Unfortunately, I never check my LinkedIn inmail.
Professional Summary
Jessica Livingston is a highly influential figure in the startup ecosystem, best known as a co-founder of Y Combinator. She is an accomplished author, investor, and podcaster, recognized for her deep understanding of founder psychology and early-stage company dynamics.
Core Expertise
Entrepreneurship
Start-ups
Venture Capital
Seed-Stage Investing
Author
Podcaster
Key Affiliations & Projects
Y Combinator
Founders at Work
The Social Radars
Key Contributions
Founders at Work
The foundational text for many entrepreneurs, featuring interviews with founders of companies like Hotmail and Blogger.com.
The Social Radars Podcast
A podcast where she interviews founders and investors, continuing her exploration of the startup world.
"Social Radar" Reputation
Known for her ability to assess the character and potential of early-stage founders, a skill crucial to YC's success.
Platform Stats
Twitter Followers
117.6K
LinkedIn Connections
136