Legendary Investor Refers Simile AI Overnight, Praised by Top VC
joon_s_pk · x · 2026-08-02
Prominent investor HarryStebbings shared a dramatic story of discovering an AI unicorn. After receiving a late-night referral from legendary investor Shardul Shah (who backed Wiz), he was introduced to @simileai and its founder, Joon.
Shardul highly praised Joon for combining world-class creativity with scientific rigor (having transitioned from a painter to tech), noting that the company's growth is unparalleled among his portfolio.
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