Kevin’s Journey
Kevin Rose is currently a Partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested over $4 billion across more than 400 founders.
As a media creator, Rose hosts several podcasts including The Kevin Rose Show, which explores investing, artificial intelligence, wellness, and culture through conversations with leading experts. He also co-hosts The Random Show with Tim Ferriss, collaborating with his longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur.
Rose's entrepreneurial career began in 2004, leading to the creation of multiple startups including Digg, Revision3, Zero, Oak, and PROOF. His leadership experience extends to serving as CEO of HODINKEE, a premier watch media and e-commerce platform, and as a General Partner at Google Ventures, where he helped back companies like Nextdoor, Ripple, Blue Bottle Coffee, Uber, and Slack.
Previously, as an early angel investor, Rose has built a portfolio of industry-defining companies, earning recognition from Bloomberg as a "Top 25 Angel Investor." His investments include Twitter, Facebook, Zynga, Square, Medium, Wealthfront, Oura, Solana, OpenAI, and Magic Spoon.
He serves on several notable boards, including Harlan Estate, The Skatepark Project (founded by Tony Hawk), Hodinkee, Oura, The Way, and Endel.
Professional Recognition Rose's work has garnered significant recognition, including:
Bloomberg's Top 25 Angel Investors
Forbes' Top 25 Web Celebrity
Time's Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web
MIT Top 35 Innovator Under 35
Five-time Webby Award winner
His expertise has been featured on major media platforms including ABC Nightline News, The Jimmy Fallon Show, the Charlie Rose Show, the Joe Rogan Show, and The Tim Ferriss Show. His work has been highlighted on the covers of Businessweek, Inc. Magazine, RedHerring, BusinessPunk, and 7x7 Magazine.
Innovation Rose holds multiple social media and voting patents (7,831,928; 8,402,374; 8,452,777; 8,631,015; 8,566,725; and 8,572,492), which were later acquired by LinkedIn.
Through his various ventures and media platforms, he continues to explore emerging tech and investment opportunities while maintaining a deep commitment to Sanbo Zen meditation (an offshoot of the Rinzai sect)—a practice that has shaped his approach to both business and personal growth.
Kevin’s Entrepreneurial Timeline (full list)
