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Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

@ a16z

I grew up in San Diego loving movies and thought I might become a filmmaker, but my passion for science led me to pursue a career in medicine to help people.

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From Surgeon to Biotech CEO with Jonathan Lim

@ a16z

From Surgeon to Biotech CEO with Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

I grew up in Iowa, outside of Des Moines, and initially thought I would become a doctor, influenced by my family background.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

In college, I majored in political science after realizing that medicine might not be the right path for me.

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Reshma Shetty

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

I grew up in Utah, studied computer science at the University of Utah, and worked in a biology lab, which allowed me to merge my interests in engineering and biology.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

I decided to pursue neuroscience after realizing I wasn't going to become a professional skateboarder or musician.

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Alexandr Wang

11/14/23

@ Accel

I grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where my parents were weapons physicists, which immersed me in a culture of science and technology from a young age.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When I was 22, I wanted fortune and fame, so I went to Hollywood. I always looked for the best tools to realize exciting stories, partnering with tech leaders like Steve Jobs at Pixar.

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Mira Murati

09/25/23

@ a16z

I pursued my interests in math and sciences relentlessly, eventually studying mechanical engineering and working in aerospace before joining Tesla.

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Surbhi Sarna

09/30/23

@ Y Combinator

I worked as an engineer at Abbott Vascular and a smaller startup, but I felt an urge to start my own company at 24, driven by my past health experiences.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

I realized that my childhood challenges, including my mother's struggles as a single mom and a doctor, shaped my desire to make a difference in the world.