Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose is a Partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested more than $4 billion across 400+ founders, and the Co-Founder and CEO of PROOF, the Web3 collective behind the popular NFT project Moonbirds. A highly influential serial entrepreneur, technology investor, and media personality, Rose has expertise spanning consumer internet, life sciences, and artificial intelligence. He is best known as the Co-Founder of Digg, one of the earliest social news platforms, and Revision3, a pioneering web television network. Rose also hosts several well-regarded podcasts, including The Random Show with Tim Ferriss and The Kevin Rose Show, where he interviews leading experts on investing, AI, wellness, and culture. Earlier in his career, Rose was a General Partner at Google Ventures, where he invested in major companies such as Ripple, Blue Bottle, Medium, Uber, Slack, and Nextdoor, establishing himself as a prominent figure in venture capital and technology innovation.
Kevin Rose Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chairman
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Partner
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General Partner
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, Harlan Estate
Board Member, The Skatepark Project
Board Member, Hodinkee
Board Member, Oura
Board Member, The Way
Board Member, Endel
NOTABLE VENTURES
Digg (2004) – At its peak, Digg attracted over 38 million monthly users and became a pioneer in user-generated content and social media, influencing platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
Revision3 (2005) – Focused on technology, gaming, and lifestyle programming at a time when digital video distribution was still emerging. Acquired by Discovery Communication in 2012.
Milk (2011) – Founded a mobile development lab to rapidly prototype and build new consumer apps. Milk’s first app, Oink, focused on rating and ranking places and experiences.
Zero (2017) – Launched a widely used intermittent fasting app, offering users tracking tools, analytics, and educational content to support health and wellness goals.
Oak (2017) – Developed a meditation and wellness app designed to improve mindfulness, sleep, and mental clarity.
INVESTMENTS & LEADERSHIP
As Co-Founder and CEO of PROOF, Rose has overseen NFT collections with a trading volume exceeding 170,000 ETH, ranking among the top 10 NFT collections of all time.
He also served as CEO of HODINKEE, a premier luxury watch media and e-commerce platform.
Beyond his leadership roles, Rose is a prolific angel investor, backing some of the most transformative startups in technology, media, and consumer brands.
His portfolio includes Twitter, Facebook, Zynga, Square, Medium, Nextdoor, Blue Bottle Coffee, Ripple, Oura, Solana, OpenAI, Magic Spoon, Art Blocks, and Endel.
Recognized for his impact, he has been named to TIME’s Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web, Bloomberg’s Top 25 Angel Investors, Forbes’ Top 25 Web Celebrities, BusinessWeek’s Most Influential People on the Web, and MIT’s Top 35 Innovators Under 35.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Rose’s insights and ventures have been featured across major media platforms including ABC Nightline News, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Charlie Rose Show, The Joe Rogan Experience, Real Vision, and The Tim Ferriss Show.
His work has also been highlighted on the covers of BusinessWeek, Inc. Magazine, Red Herring, BusinessPunk, and 7x7 Magazine, cementing his reputation as a leading voice at the intersection of technology, investing, and digital culture.