
Adrian Alfieri
Founder & CEO of Verbatim, investor, and content strategist for startups
Brooklyn, New York
Joined March 2025
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Summary
Adrian Alfieri is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, with a diverse background spanning venture capital, content marketing, and early-stage startup development. He transitioned from venture capital to founding Verbatim, a successful B2B content agency that has generated millions in revenue for its clients by building effective content engines for hypergrowth startups. forbes+2
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit from his college days co-founding the snack brand Smpl, Adrian possesses a deep understanding of early-stage ventures and an active role as an angel investor in over two dozen companies across e-commerce infrastructure, fintech, and healthtech. He also leverages his expertise as an Advisor at Melitas Ventures, focusing on consumer brands. x+3
Adrian is a proponent of 'interview-first' and long-form content, a philosophy he developed through his work on 'The Proof' newsletter and now applies extensively at Verbatim. He further shares his insights and lessons on business growth as a co-host of the 'Turning Pro Podcast', actively engaging with other founders and creators. tydo+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
The Optimization Treadmill
June 1, 2019Discusses the concept of 'optimization treadmills' and their effectiveness, originally published on The Proof, a wellness platform.
An Antidote to Modern Times
September 1, 2018Explores how to find creative flow amidst the pressures of the modern 'anxiety economy'. Originally published on The Proof, a wellness platform.
Hobbies
Deeply interested in wellness, high performance, and modern work, as evidenced by his founding of The Proof. substack+1
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MKManav Kohlisaid they've seen
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make a big impact driving growth or go-to-market for early-stage startups, especially involving AI or LLMs.Dec 10, 2025
ACAdam Cohensaid they've seen
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excel as both a startup founder and an active investor.Sep 10, 2025
CCCameron Carversaid
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has made a significant positive impact in both founding companies and supporting startups as an investor.Sep 9, 2025
MVMatthew Vinesaid
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is someone they’d look to for advice on growing a self-funded, founder-owned business.Jul 8, 2025
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