Ali Partovi

Ali Partovi is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur recognized for his early investments in major tech companies. He co-founded LinkExchange in 1996, which was acquired by Microsoft in 1998. He also co-founded iLike, a music-sharing platform that was acquired by Myspace in 2009. In 2013, he co-founded Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education. In 2017, he founded Neo, a mentorship community and venture fund that brings together tech veterans to cultivate and invest in the leaders of tomorrow. Through Neo, Partovi has backed companies like Bluesky, Kalshi, Cursor, Vanta, and Pika. His investment focus spans various stages, from seed to late-stage, and includes sectors such as technology, consumer internet, artificial intelligence, education, and sustainable food. He has invested in companies like Facebook, Airbnb, Uber, and Dropbox. Partovi is passionate about education, diversity in tech, and sustainable food. He enjoys climbing, playing the guitar, solving puzzles, and spending time with his family. He is based in San Francisco, California, and has been active in the tech industry for over two decades.

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Strong founding teams, Clear market demand, Sustainable growth potential, Positive social impact