The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

FF 006: Acquired by Amazon, CEO @ Digg, EIR @ a16z and now Founder @ Pro.com with Matt Williams

Jul 31, 2015 · 22:55

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Matt Williams founded Pro.com after Amazon and Digg roles.
Led Digg's overhaul and acquisition by Betaworks.
Managed various areas at Amazon, including Marketplace and Web Store.

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