Michael Yang

@yangbness1

US head . Enjoy investing in digital health, proptech and insurtech. Diehard fan.

Bay Area
linkedin.com/in/myang
Joined November 2008
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  1. Feb 22

    Here's the backstory on how we ended up backing and a marketplace for regenerative farms. Added bonus - working with

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  2. Feb 22

    Thanks for the great write-up on It's been a great journey with so far and we're just getting started

    99 Counties taps regenerative agriculture trend for meat marketplace by
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  3. Feb 10

    This shows why Founder-Investor fit is so essential. are the exact humans that we want to back. strives to be that " circle" for 1st time founders, as well as our own investors like

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  4. Feb 9

    Want to work with one of the world's biggest general contractors on the future of construction tech, ping us at eir@tcco.com leading the charge here with

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  5. Jan 19

    Excited to announce our latest investment in

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  6. Jan 4

    We're ready to rock and roll here in the Bay Area with newbies and our newly promoted partner Let's go 2022!

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  7. 24 Dec 2021

    Merry Christmas Eve from Koko Crater. After the tough ascent, this tree brought a smile to my face, as did all the hikers dressed as Santa and his Elves.

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  8. 13 Dec 2021

    Reflected on our 3rd year in the US at . Proud of what we've accomplished. Even more excited for our new team additions and investments to be announced.

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  9. 7 Dec 2021

    Classic story of the "little engine that could" and how it's becoming a must-have solution. Kudos We're big fans here at

    . is a hub for funding round and company data, but it's also much more than that. The company has been quietly building a sales prospecting software since 2016 that now counts more than 60,000 paying users and is driving millions in ARR 💰💻
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  10. 3 Dec 2021

    We had a ball with as an EIR this year. Next yr, we are teaming with Jim Barrett and Emily Belote to start something in construction tech. Who wouldn't want to collaborate with the largest domestic GC? Ping us.

    Calling all builders! is excited to partner with to build a company in construction and are looking for an EIR to work with us! 🏗️
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  11. 22 Nov 2021

    As we head into Thanksgiving week, many essential workers are grateful to for their home ownership. is as well. So uplifting to work with and the team there on this mission.

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  12. 21 Sep 2021

    Every now and then I need a little perspective reset - this def does the trick. Inspiring shot from the from this month🙏.

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  13. 15 Sep 2021

    Congrats to on their latest financing from . So good to see continued support for enabling essential professionals in their homebuying journey.

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  14. 11 Aug 2021

    A lot has happened in the 6 mos since and I penned this piece on healthcare navigation. We're talking to 's Jami Doucette next week about it and sharing our updated thoughts. Join us.

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  15. 25 Jun 2021

    Wondering if my policy covers damage from lava flow. Thx for the water bottle. I also have my blue baseball cap on too. When we going international? – at Fagradalsfjall

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  16. 27 Apr 2021

    Having gone thru several refi's recently (incl 1 right now), the process for getting a mortgage still sucks. Glad are digging into this space. Needs a serious makeover.

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  17. 13 Apr 2021

    Congrats to and the team on your Series D financing. and I sat down with CFO Norm Smagley and CIO Vandana Venkat to discuss what the last year has been like and what's up next.

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  18. 12 Apr 2021

    Brand building is hard esp in health tech. Lots of FUD and let's admit, there's a skills gap. This is a core capability that we screen for . and I take the long view and know that good storytelling is always WIP. With , we're here to help.

    The newest Second Opinion is on a topic I get asked about a lot: "How do you engage with the media and build a brand in digital health?" I shared some thoughts & I talked to PR pros behind companies like Ginger & Livongo. Let me know what you think!
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  19. 17 Feb 2021

    First chapter of healthcare navigation coming to a close. Clear market leaders established and bulking up. Next iteration, more targeted, just getting going. This is where we are investing in. Navigation not going away.

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  20. 9 Feb 2021

    I love my team. Collectively, they keep me on my toes. Think different POVs bonded by fun. Hope our founders and portcos get us a little better now. What say the rest of ?

    THREAD: Our team at US grew from 2 people in 2019 to 8 people by the end of 2020. With so many new faces, we jumped on the VC personality test bandwagon (thanks to for the inspo). It was fascinating so I'm sharing our thoughts (and a neat visual!)
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