Shaan Puri
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shaan Puri |
| Age | 36 (as of 2024) |
| Place of Birth | Information not publicly available |
| Family | – Married; details about spouse not publicly disclosed. – Father of three children. |
| Education | – Duke University: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry (2006–2010). |
| Early Career | – Founded several startups, including a “Chipotle of sushi” concept and a startup studio.
– CEO of Bebo, an esports tournaments platform acquired by Twitch in 2019. – Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets at Twitch post-acquisition. |
| Entrepreneurial Journey | – Co-founder and Chairman of The Milk Road, a daily crypto newsletter that grew to over 250,000 subscribers and was sold within 10 months.
– Co-host of the My First Million podcast, amassing over 25 million downloads annually. – Angel investor in 100+ startups, managing a rolling fund that raised $2.5 million in 11 days via a tweet. |
| Projects | – The Milk Road: Co-founder and Chairman of a daily crypto newsletter.
– My First Million: Co-host of a top-ranked business podcast. – All Access Pass: Founder of a project offering exclusive content and insights. |
| Achievements | – Successfully sold Bebo to Twitch in 2019.
– Scaled The Milk Road to 250,000 subscribers before its acquisition. – Grew My First Million podcast to over 25 million downloads per year. |
| Media Ventures | – Blog: shaanpuri.com – Podcast: My First Million with co-host Sam Parr. |
| Publications | – Regularly shares essays and articles on his personal website, covering topics like building an audience and strategic thinking. |
| Awards | – Recognized among top voices in entrepreneurship and tech innovation. |
| Current Ventures | – Focused on content creation, investing, and spending quality time with family. |
| Investments | – Angel investor in over 100 startups, managing a rolling fund. |
| Failed Opportunities | – Openly shares lessons from early startup failures during his time in San Francisco. |
| Fun Facts | – Known as ‘Uncle Shaan’ in his community. – Plans to get in great shape, aiming for visible abs. – Enjoys creating content and engaging with his audience. |
| Most Viral Content | – Episodes of My First Million podcast discussing unconventional business ideas and success stories. |
| Best Advice | “Work like a lion, not like a cow.” |
| Lesser-Known Facets | – Emphasizes the importance of family, referring to his current phase as ‘The Dad Era’. – Advocates for focusing on one’s unique gifts and passions. |
| Quotes | “The future belongs to creators who can build an audience and monetize their skills.” |
| Close Friends | – Collaborates closely with Sam Parr, co-host of My First Million. |
| Public Perception | – Viewed as a dynamic entrepreneur with a knack for identifying and scaling business opportunities. – Respected for his transparency and willingness to share both successes and failures. |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $25 million as of 2025, with investments in crypto, startups, and private businesses. |
| Social Media Profiles | – Twitter: @ShaanVP – Personal Website: shaanpuri.com |