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Simon Ana

Simon Ana

Partnership Lead, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, and Writer

London, GB
Joined August 2025

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Summary

Simon Ana is deeply involved in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem, both professionally and as an investor. As Partnership Lead at Sidechain, he is actively involved in hiring blockchain engineers and promoting decentralized technologies like Farcaster. He also invests in various crypto ventures through AngelList. rocketreach+4
With experience as a Co-Founder and CEO of Drivementor and Talent Operations at Snap.hr, combined with completing Y Combinator's Startup School, Simon demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial drive and understanding of startup operations and talent acquisition. His Medium writings also reflect insights into startup dynamics and employment trends. rocketreach+2
Simon is a prolific writer on Medium, sharing insights on topics ranging from the future of employment (DAOs, blockchain) to personal growth, psychology (procrastination, introversion), and startup philosophy. His articles reflect a reflective and analytical approach to both professional and personal observations. medium+1

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The Bill for Being Elite Always Arrives

October 1, 2024

An article exploring the pursuit of elite status and its associated costs and challenges.

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Chase Excellence, never chase money

October 1, 2024

An article advocating for focusing on excellence and serving others as a path to financial success.

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The Hidden Truth About Your Life Ledger

September 1, 2024

An article reflecting on the cumulative impact of actions and choices on one's life.

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Why We Avoid Hard Things

August 1, 2024

An article delving into the psychology behind procrastination and strategies to overcome it.

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The Paradox of Too Many Choices

August 1, 2024

An article discussing the challenges and paralysis that can arise from having an overwhelming number of choices.

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The 3 Types of Friends Everyone Has (But Rarely Admits)

August 1, 2024

An article categorizing and describing different types of friendships people encounter.

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Startups Donโ€™t Die From Competition. They Die From Corporatism.

August 1, 2024

An article arguing that internal corporatism, rather than external competition, is a primary threat to startup survival.

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The Law of Incremental Improvement

September 1, 2023

An article exploring the principle of Kaizen (continuous improvement) and its application.

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The Misunderstood Intelligence of Introverts

December 1, 2022

An article challenging the societal bias towards extroversion and highlighting the unique strengths of introverted individuals.

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Overcoming Procrastination: The Role of Emotions and Strategies for Success

December 1, 2022

An article discussing the emotional roots of procrastination and offering strategies for effective task management.

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A Blueprint for the Future of Employment

May 1, 2022

An article discussing Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and blockchain technology as a blueprint for the future of employment, reflecting on the evolving talent landscape and organizational structures.

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