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Ian Hathaway

Investor

Partner at OpenAI Startup Fund

San Francisco, California

Writes $1M checks · typically $1.5M

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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

  1. OpenAIPartnercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. HaystackInvestor2017 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area

Investments

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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.
What companies has Ian Hathaway invested in?
Investments tracked here include Adaptive Security, Ambience Healthcare, Anysphere (Cursor), Endex, Harvey, Speak.
Where did Ian Hathaway go to school?
Ian Hathaway studied at Duke University (Computer Science).

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