nFactorial Ventures throws SF party for Olympiad founders, citing 4000x unicorn odds
pzakin · x · 2026-11-11
nFactorial Ventures is hosting its launch party, "How Olympiaders change the world," on Dec 4 at The House in SF's Presidio, gathering 100+ IOI/IMO/ICPC medalists, founders, AI researchers, and investors.
Highlights:
- Confirmed speakers: ICPC President Bill Poucher, Higgsfield CEO Alex Mashrabov (2x ICPC World Finalist), Nick Davidov (DVC), Nikunj Kothari (FPV Ventures), Peter Zakin (Upfront Ventures).
- Cites Deedy's study of 18,000 Olympiad medalists over 25 years: they're 4000x more likely to be unicorn founders than average.
- Format includes keynotes, a "What? Where? When?" intellectual team game, a poker tournament, and YPO-style forums.
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