Jared Heyman
Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and founder of multiple successful companies
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On hitting the “bullseye”
November 7, 2025A blog post discussing the concept of hitting the bullseye in some context.
On the ‘new’ Y Combinator
November 4, 2025A blog post discussing the transformations of Y Combinator, including the AI revolution and Garry Tan's return.
On the 5 archetypes of top YC founders
August 21, 2025A blog post analyzing the characteristics of successful Y Combinator founders.
On 9 data-driven tips for YC startup founders
July 24, 2025A blog post offering data-driven advice for Y Combinator startup founders, based on Rebel Fund's investment insights.
On founder-product fit
July 17, 2025A blog post explaining how Rebel Fund uses data and algorithms to predict successful Y Combinator startups, focusing on founder-product fit.
On Rebel Theorem 4.0
June 19, 2025A blog post detailing the proprietary machine-learning algorithm used by Rebel Fund to validate and screen potential investments.
On YC startup exits (2025 update)
May 29, 2025A blog post addressing the question of return on investment for Rebel Fund LPs, specifically regarding Y Combinator startup exits.
On investing in “hot” Y Combinator startups
April 4, 2025A blog post discussing investment strategies in high-demand Y Combinator startups.
On why AI is coming for my job next
April 1, 2025A blog post exploring the impact of AI on the venture capital and investment industry.
On the last decade of Y Combinator
February 18, 2025A blog post reflecting on the evolution of Y Combinator over the past ten years, based on his experience as a founder and investor.
TEDMED Talk: How crowd wisdom can help solve even the most elusive medical mysteries
January 1, 2014A TEDMED talk given in 2014, discussing the application of crowdsourcing to diagnose difficult medical cases, drawing from his experience with CrowdMed.
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Enjoys kiteboarding, sailing, healthy living, and traveling, having visited six continents, 50 countries, and over 200 cities. about
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Dec 12, 2025
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