Cyan Banister (born 1977) [1] is an American angel investor and entrepreneur. She is a partner at Long Journey Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund. [2] She was an early investor in Uber, Niantic, Postmates, DeepMind, Carta, Thumbtack, Flexport, Affirm, and SpaceX, [3] and co-founded Zivity, an adult-themed social networking site. [4]

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2020年6月9日 · From being homeless to becoming a VC. My story. Click to read The Ugly Duckling, by Cyan Banister, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

2019年11月15日 · Cyan Banister is an American success story. A homeless teenager who originally supported herself by making hemp necklaces, then silk-screen T-shirts, she went on to become a self-taught...

2025年1月11日 · As a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, angel investor, and advocate for diversity, she has left an indelible mark on tech and investment sectors. Today, at 47 years old (born May 1976), Cyan Banister stands as a testament to overcoming adversity and harnessing innovation for transformative change.

2025年1月11日 · Cyan Banister’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a challenging childhood to becoming one of the most influential figures in Silicon Valley, she has carved out a legacy as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and angel investor.

From being homeless to becoming a VC. My story. Investor, friend, person, explorer and now author.

Cyan Banister is a partner at Founders Fund, where she invests across sectors and stages with a particular interest in augmented reality, fertility, heavily regulated industries and businesses that help people with basic skills find meaningful work.

Cyan Banister is a partner at Founders Fund, where she invests across sectors and stages with a particular interest in augmented reality, fertility, heavily regulated industries and businesses that help people with basic skills find meaningful work.

How does Cyan think about and assess her relationship to money? Why does someone believe she had a fear or loathing of money? What made Cyan the capitalist she is today?