“I'd been on the Internet since the 1970s when it was just for nerds. I started saying, 'Who would benefit from this?' I started imagining a world where young people could have their own email address, back in the days of family AOL accounts.”

Jay Samit is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author. He’s best known for guiding tech startups to success as an early investor and advisor, and for writing practical books on innovation and leadership. His work bridges business strategy with accessible insights for founders and executives.