Harry Stebbings Commits to Simile AI After Midnight Call
Podcast host and VC fund founder describes late-night introduction from Index Ventures partner.
Harry Stebbings posted that he was in the drawing room of a holiday rental in Frinton-on-Sea when a message arrived at midnight from Shardul Shah of Index Ventures. Stebbings wrote that he committed to invest in Simile AI after the introduction to founder Joon Sung Park. He linked a 20VC episode on Spotify and YouTube that lists Park as Simile co-founder and CEO. Anastasios Nikolas Angelopoulos replied to the post with support for the focus on predicting human behavior.
Three weeks ago, I was sitting in the drawing room of the holiday rental my family always gets in July in Frinton-on-Sea (St Tropez of the UK). It was midnight and as my grandparents were snoring loudly next to me; my phone suddenly buzzed. It was legendary investor,…
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Harry Stebbings@HarryStebbingsSpotify: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya6D6-SizbI
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HS Harry Stebbings@HarryStebbings"The best way to assess talent is to ask one question: were they the common denominator behind every success? The strongest people consistently create great outcomes across different roles, teams, and stages of their careers. That pattern signals exceptional ownership,…
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AN Anastasios Nikolas Angelopoulos@ml_angelopoulos@HarryStebbings Yep, it's very important to be able to predict human behavior. I'm a fan!
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HS Harry Stebbings@HarryStebbings"Truly exceptional talent often combines two strengths that aren't supposed to coexist. It's not just about being great at one thing, it's about excelling in two seemingly contradictory areas, creating a rare and powerful combination. Those unusual pairings are often what…
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HS Harry Stebbings@HarryStebbings"Top AI researchers don't just join companies for compensation. They want to work on ambitious visions they believe can change the world, and they care deeply about the real-world impact of the technology they're building. For the best researchers, mission and meaning are…
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HS Harry Stebbings@HarryStebbings"The best founders aren't just obsessed with interesting problems, they're obsessed with creating real-world impact. Researchers who focus on reaching customers, solving meaningful problems, and building sustainable businesses are far more likely to create enduring companies.…
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