From Zero
to Scout
0 Years • One Apartment • Golden Gate Views • a16z Scout
The Journey
From international founder to SF apartment with Golden Gate views
Day Zero: Nothing but a Dream
Week 0Started as an international founder with just an idea and the determination to build something meaningful.
First Code Shipped
Week 26Began the weekly shipping cadence that would become my signature. Every week, something new went live.
O1 Visa Approved
Week 52Navigated the complex immigration system to secure the ability to build in the US as an international founder.
General Catalyst Investment
Week 65Secured backing from one of the most respected VCs in the ecosystem, validating the vision.
a16z Scout Badge Earned
Week 78Joined the prestigious a16z Scout program to help discover and support the next generation of founders.
Investment Network
Connected with world-class investors who believe in ambitious builders
a16z
Scout for Andreessen Horowitz, helping discover exceptional founders building the future.
General Catalyst
Backed by General Catalyst, a leading VC firm investing in transformative companies.
Speedrun
Part of the Speedrun community, accelerating the next wave of innovation.
San Francisco Apartment
Golden Gate Bridge views • Modern workspace • Heart of tech ecosystem
Believe in Founders
"Every unicorn founder I know had someone believe in them before anyone else did."
— Brian, a16z Scout
International Founders
Having navigated the immigration system myself, I understand the unique challenges international founders face and am passionate about supporting them.
Weekly Shipping
Consistent execution beats perfect planning. I look for founders who ship regularly and iterate based on real feedback.
Let's Connect
If you're building something that keeps you up at night, I want to hear about it.