{"id":13791,"date":"2026-09-27T01:19:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-spot-10-year-trends-and-build-billion-dollar-companies-kevin-ryan-of-doubleclick-mongodb-business-insider-and-many-more-884-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T01:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:19:53","slug":"how-to-spot-10-year-trends-and-build-billion-dollar-companies-kevin-ryan-of-doubleclick-mongodb-business-insider-and-many-more-884-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-spot-10-year-trends-and-build-billion-dollar-companies-kevin-ryan-of-doubleclick-mongodb-business-insider-and-many-more-884-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot 10-Year Trends and Build Billion-Dollar Companies \u2014 Kevin Ryan of DoubleClick, MongoDB, Business Insider, and Many More (#884)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Spot 10-Year Trends and Build Billion-Dollar Companies \u2014 Kevin Ryan\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j774AFDJqFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kevin Ryan<\/strong> is one of the leading entrepreneurs and investors in New York. Often called the \u201cGodfather of NYC tech,\u201d he is the founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/alleycorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AlleyCorp<\/strong><\/a>, a New York based venture capital firm that incubates and invests across healthcare, AI and software, consumer tech, deep tech, and more. Kevin is also the co-founder of several notable companies including MongoDB, Business Insider, Zola, Gilt Groupe, and Transcend Therapeutics. Earlier in his career, Kevin was the CEO of DoubleClick, which he helped grow from a 20-person startup to a publicly-traded company with more than 1,500 employees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please enjoy! <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"podcast-player\">\n<div class=\"podcast-player-inner-wrap\">\n<p>How to Spot 10-Year Trends and Build Billion-Dollar Companies \u2014 Kevin Ryan of DoubleClick, MongoDB, Business Insider, and Many More<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.art19.com\/shows\/58dacbdc-646e-4585-9914-19c3de11d1ba\/episodes\/44f24cf5-59b3-4e96-99b5-13f029b035c6\/embed?type=micro\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 30px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional podcast platforms<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Listen to this episode on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/884-how-to-spot-10-year-trends-and-build-billion\/id863897795?i=1000791500630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5Wljc6CIuGxxEXGex9XOqU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/overcast.fm\/+AAKebv9QWKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcast<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/2031148#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/timferriss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/castbox.fm\/channel\/id1059468?country=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castbox<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuu6fDad2eJyWPm9dQfuorm2uuYHBZDCB\">YouTube Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/9814f3cc-1dc5-4003-b816-44a8eb6bf666\/the-tim-ferriss-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/podcast\/The-Tim-Ferriss-Show\/B08K58QX5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audible<\/a>, or on your favorite podcast platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcripts<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Notes<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with Kevin Ryan and AlleyCorp<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reading, Listening, and Viewing<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizations, Places, and Resources<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timestamps<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[00:00:00] Start.<\/li>\n<li>[00:01:25] The chronology, prepared by the robots.<\/li>\n<li>[00:03:40] 20 trends on a whiteboard, 10 years out.<\/li>\n<li>[00:06:33] Four conferences, a China trip, and how to seat 30 people.<\/li>\n<li>[00:11:42] The YouTube Kevin didn\u2019t start.<\/li>\n<li>[00:17:47] Gilt: $500 million in year four, then a falling knife.<\/li>\n<li>[00:22:06] \u201cWe\u2019re going to wait for the next internet.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>[00:25:58] DoubleClick: 25 countries before one was profitable.<\/li>\n<li>[00:27:52] The AlleyCorp model: $500K each, a year to build, then raise.<\/li>\n<li>[00:32:26] Recruiting Henry Blodget in 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>[00:38:28] The two-week business crush.<\/li>\n<li>[00:41:44] Valar Atomics: $20 million to $6 billion in three years.<\/li>\n<li>[00:45:25] Why the fund stays small: 2% vs. 20%.<\/li>\n<li>[00:47:15] Ping pong, red wine, and Ibiza dance floors.<\/li>\n<li>[00:49:05] Three things only; everything else cut 80%.<\/li>\n<li>[00:51:52] The book that changed Kevin\u2019s mind at 54.<\/li>\n<li>[00:54:20] Methylone: MDMA\u2019s gentler, shorter cousin.<\/li>\n<li>[00:56:54] The second mouse gets the cheese.<\/li>\n<li>[00:59:57] A public benefit corp that actually pays out.<\/li>\n<li>[01:05:46] Is early-stage venture dead?<\/li>\n<li>[01:08:04] Robot massage and the AI agent that switched to Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>[01:11:35] The healthcare Shopify that failed; MongoDB\u2019s revenue-free years.<\/li>\n<li>[01:15:06] Kevin\u2019s billboard.<\/li>\n<li>[01:16:19] Pulling levers: taxes, training, and immigrants.<\/li>\n<li>[01:20:04] New York is booming.<\/li>\n<li>[01:21:41] Parting thoughts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quotes from Kevin Ryan <\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cI went to the parent company and I said, \u2018This internet thing\u2019s going to be big and we have a head start, so why don\u2019t you give me \u2026 a couple million dollars and I\u2019ll build up an internet division. We can do it for other companies.\u2019 The disturbing thing is the guy I was talking to \u2026 said, \u201cNo, because we\u2019re going to wait for the next internet.\u201d First of all, I know you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about. There is no next internet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s important to start narrow.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s better to do one thing really well than a bad job on everything.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cI never think about exits. We need to focus on the product. Do we have a product that everyone wants to use? If you solve that, everything else follows.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThere\u2019s a saying that \u201cThe early [bird] gets the [worm]. But the second mouse gets the cheese.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThere are 164 soft drinks. The odds of you coming up with one that stands out is pretty slim.<\/strong> <strong>Whereas the changes that are occurring or have occurred in solar or wind or geothermal or nuclear, there are going to be billions and billions and billions of dollars of contracts signed to produce energy. Robotics, same thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0Kevin Ryan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2016\/05\/29\/marc-andreessen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to hear<\/a> another episode with someone who builds category-defining companies and bets on where technology is headed?<\/strong> Listen to my conversation with Netscape co-creator and Andreessen Horowitz co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2016\/05\/29\/marc-andreessen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Marc Andreessen<\/strong><\/a>, in which we discussed his rules for investing, how he decides whether a company should stay the course or pivot, why his firm bets for change when others bet against it, the factors behind a big investment, the future of AI and drones, bitcoin, \u201cstrong opinions loosely held,\u201d his debate with Peter Thiel, <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2016\/05\/29\/marc-andreessen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and much more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drinkag1.com\/tim\">AG1<\/a><\/strong>. I\u2019ve taken AG1 for more than a decade. Longtime listeners have heard me call it my nutritional insurance. Here\u2019s the news: they recently launched AG1 Pro, designed for people focused on performance and longevity. I\u2019ll be traveling soon, and I\u2019m throwing this in my bag to cover my bases while I travel. Past a certain age, maintaining lean muscle becomes priority number one, and AG1 Pro is formulated to support exactly that. It includes HMB, a clinically studied compound that supports protein synthesis and helps reduce protein breakdown, plus zinc carnosine to support the gut lining. Remember: training is only half the equation. Recovery is where the work compounds, and AG1 Pro is built to support it. It\u2019s NSF Certified for Sport, so what\u2019s on the label is what\u2019s in the pouch. <strong>Get your free AG1 Pro Yeti Shaker in the Welcome Kit at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drinkag1.com\/tim\">Drinkag1.com\/Tim<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Momentous Creatine<\/a>!<\/strong> I\u2019ve used Momentous Creatine for a long time, as it\u2019s been one of the highest-quality creatine options available.\u00a0Now, Momentous has taken that quality even further with <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\">Signature Spec Creatine<\/a><\/strong>, their most advanced version yet. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\">Signature Spec<\/a> is manufactured in a pharmaceutical facility using reverse-osmosis water purification.\u00a0 It\u2019s verified through a six-stage testing process with four independent agencies\u2014delivering 10x fewer impurities, 2\u20135x tighter heavy-metal limits, and added PFAS and microplastics screening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultrafine powder also mixes cleanly, with no grit. Creatine supports strength, power, lean muscle, and recovery, with growing research on enhanced memory and cognitive performance. <strong>Head to<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\"> LiveMomentous.com\/Tim<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\">use code TIM<\/a> for 14% off your first one-time order or a total of 35% off your first subscription order. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shopify<\/strong><\/a><strong>!\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0is one of my favorite platforms and one of my favorite companies.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0is <strong>designed for anyone to sell anywhere<\/strong>, giving entrepreneurs the resources once reserved for big business. In no time flat, you can have a great-looking online store that brings your ideas to life, and you can have the tools to manage your day-to-day and drive sales. <strong>Go to\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shopify.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0to sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period. It\u2019s a great deal for a great service, so I encourage you to check it out. Take your business to the next level today by visiting\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shopify.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eight Sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. 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And the cover embeds nine times the biometric sensors\u2014tracking heart rate, HRV, and sleep stages with no wearable. <strong>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eightsleep.com\/Tim<\/a>\u00a0and use code TIM to get up to $200 off the Pod for a limited time! <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\">Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kevin Ryan is one of the leading entrepreneurs and investors in New York. 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