Top LinkedIn Influencers in Finance & VC (2025)

Co-founded Techstars and has been investing in software companies since 1987. Brad writes extensively on startup communities, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. His followers are founders, VCs, and startup ecosystem builders looking for long-term perspectives on building companies.

Former Facebook executive turned venture investor. Chamath runs Social Capital and is known for bold takes on venture capital, SPACs, and technology policy. His followers are investors, founders, and tech professionals who want unfiltered perspectives on markets and startups.

Runs YC's batch program and has helped hundreds of startups get off the ground. Dalton shares candid advice on startup funding, founder psychology, and building companies. His followers are early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to learn from YC's playbook.

Built a $130M+ real estate sales track record and a 4M+ subscriber YouTube channel teaching personal finance and real estate investing. Graham's audience is young investors, first-time homebuyers, and aspiring real estate agents looking for actionable financial advice.

Legendary marketer from Apple's early days, now Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy is an author, speaker, and early-stage investor. His posts share eclectic business wisdom on growth, innovation, and building remarkable products. His followers span entrepreneurs, marketers, and tech enthusiasts.

Started 20VC as a podcast at age 18, now runs a $400M+ venture fund. Harry's podcast has 20M+ monthly downloads featuring the world's top founders and investors. His followers are founders raising capital, aspiring VCs, and startup operators seeking insider knowledge.

Runs General Catalyst with a focus on 'responsible innovation' in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. Hemant backs companies that can create systemic change. His followers are founders tackling big problems, impact investors, and operators building responsible tech companies.

Stanford professor and founder of the Venture Capital Initiative at Stanford GSB. Ilya is the academic authority on VC, private equity, and corporate innovation. His followers are VCs, finance professionals, and academics seeking research-backed insights on private markets.

Runs insights at Carta, publishing data on startup funding, equity distribution, and market trends. Peter's reports are must-reads for anyone in the startup ecosystem. His followers are founders, investors, and operators who want data-driven insights on startup compensation and fundraising.

Former Greylock partner, now runs Conviction investing in AI-native startups. Sarah co-hosts the 'No Priors' podcast and shares sharp takes on AI technology and investing. Her followers are AI founders, investors, and technologists tracking the cutting edge of AI applications.

One of the most data-driven VCs in SaaS. Tomasz shares benchmarks, metrics, and insights that help founders understand what 'good' looks like. His followers are SaaS operators, founders raising capital, and revenue leaders who care about metrics.