Ian Hathaway
InvestorPartner at OpenAI Startup Fund
San Francisco, California
Writes $1M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Ian Hathaway, an economist-turned-founder and co-author of The Startup Community Way, uses complexity science to evaluate and back outsider founders building AI-native companies outside Silicon Valley.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnergyFuture of WorkHealthtech
Experience
Colleagues at OpenAI Startup Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Hathaway?
- Ian Hathaway, an economist-turned-founder and co-author of The Startup Community Way, uses complexity science to evaluate and back outsider founders building AI-native companies outside Silicon Valley.
- Where does Ian Hathaway work?
- Ian Hathaway is Partner at OpenAI Startup Fund.
- What does Ian Hathaway invest in?
- Ian Hathaway invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Energy, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- What check size does Ian Hathaway write?
- Ian Hathaway typically writes checks of $1M.
- Where did Ian Hathaway go to school?
- Ian Hathaway studied at Duke University (Computer Science).
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