From coding tests to billion-dollar startups, Ali Partovi’s eight-year experiment is paying off

Ali Partovi, an Iranian-born Harvard graduate who co-founded major tech companies, has quietly become a key figure in the startup world by identifying and nurturing exceptional talent early in their careers through his venture firm Neo. His approach focuses on pinpointing high-potential individuals in colleges, offering them financial support without requiring equity, while also providing mentorship and funding for startups. He selects only the most talented, ensuring they are truly visionary before scaling, as seen with his investment in Anysphere.