Things You Didn’t Know About This Founder
Published: October 30, 2022
Last updated: January 4, 2024
Welcome to the ultimate analysis of the legendary Gary Tan for 2024.
I’ve spent thousands of hours watching successful SaaS and startup founders, plus the many business educators on YouTube.
The goal of these profiles is to show you the different ways people have built 6 and 7-figure businesses online, so you can see what it takes to find your own success, starting today.
Garry Tan Facts
💡Full Name and Age
Garry Tan is 42 years old.
🤑 Net Worth
As of 2024, Garry Tan has a net worth of $720,000,000 USD.
He’s almost a billionaire, although he lost a bit of his net worth in the recent market downturn.
🤩 Income Streams
Most of his income is via venture capitalist deals.
🌍 Location
Garry lives in Noe Valley within San Francisco.
✌️Common Praise
People love his no-BS advice and helpful YouTube channel
❌ Notable Complaints
None that I could find, although people find him a little too calm.
🚀 The X-Factor
Garry is patient, and focused but relentless at the same time.
📈 Creator Trends
Garry is mostly known within the startup and VC world.
🕵🏻♂️ Private Life
Garry is NOT married to anyone and appears to be single at this time.
👨🏻💻 My Verdict
One of the most compelling startup founders I’ve watched on YouTube. I really hope he never stops uploading!
About Me
I’m Joshua Smith from Australia. I have been building profitable content sites since 2011.
Today, in addition to managing my own portfolio, I actively help others on their journey.
How much does Garry Tan make and how?
Garry makes $135,000 per month with his VC deals and a small income on YouTube. He runs a highly regarded firm called Initialized Capital.
Creator Praise
Many of his audience, myself included, really enjoy his podcast episodes and interviews. It’s here that he details his first-hand experiences in Silicon Valley and the challenges of the current startup climate.
Creator Red Flags
Of course Garry has some controversy. I mean – he lost $200m at age 23 (but definitely got it back!) and some consider him a sellout. But for 99.9% of his audience, Garry is the man!
The X Factor
What makes him the man?
➜ He’s super calm yet proactive
➜ He doesn’t create clickbait drama
➜ Despite being retired, he still grinds like a MOFO
➜ He’s always commenting on the start of Silicon Valley
And for me personally, it’s his personal development content that really helps me. Unlike Tony Robbins which is too repetitive, scripted and unoriginal, Garry simply shares his personal insights along the journey. This way, he’s relatable to more than just the tech founders.
My Verdict
Ultimately, I’ve learned a ton from watching Garry Tan’s videos on Youtube.
My key takeaways include:
➜ Work relentlessly on your idea
➜ Be willing to seek startup advice
➜ Stop wasting your life online
➜ Deal with the failures and rejections
And above all else, be willing to work with a mentor like Garry who’s been through the same journey that you’re embarking on already.