Julian Weisser

Julian Weisser is a highly active and influential figure in the startup ecosystem, particularly focused on supporting founders. As the Co-Founder and CEO of ODF (On Deck), he has been instrumental in launching over 1,000 startups and helping them raise over $2 billion. He further extends this support through his new venture, Solo Founders, a dedicated program for independent builders. undefeatedunderdogs+2

Beyond direct startup acceleration, Julian is an active angel investor through 'Other Ventures' and 'Kepler Operator's Fund', having backed over 50 startups. His portfolio includes notable companies like MagicSchool, Roots, Oversee, Motion, Astroforge, Loyal, Levels, Primer, Wander, and Function Health, demonstrating a broad interest in impactful and innovative ideas. nfx+1

Julian is a prolific content creator, sharing his insights and strategies with the startup community. He authors two popular Substacks, 'Texts with Founders' and 'Weisser's Multitudes', and hosts 'The Deep End' podcast, engaging in in-depth conversations with industry leaders. He also created 'Merge Club' to support microgrant recipients. substack+3

With a unique background in Music and Management from Berklee College of Music, Julian brings a distinctive perspective to entrepreneurship. He applies his creative and organizational skills to various community-building initiatives, such as 'Builders Who Run SF', a casual running club for founders, and 'Stamp List', a project assisting visa-sponsored job applicants. undefeatedunderdogs+3