Balaji Srinivasan
1975
5
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Biography
Balaji Srinivasan is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and academic. He co-founded Counsyl, a genomics startup focused on DNA testing for hereditary diseases, which was later acquired for hundreds of millions. Srinivasan also served as the Chief Technology Officer of Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. With a background in academia, he has taught at institutions like Stanford University and written for publications on various topics including technology, biotechnology, and economics.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The best startups might be about motivation, rather than efficiency or technical sophistication.
2
People often start with a desire to change the world, but build a startup to become profitable.
3
Permissionless innovation eats the world.
4
Your experience, intelligence, and moral character all matter, but ultimately dreams matter the most.
5
Regularly review your career not as climbs up a ladder, but as options traded in a portfolio.