Saeed Amidi built his investing career from his family's real estate business in Silicon Valley, where he developed his entrepreneurial approach by literally being a landlord to tech startups and VCs, watching them work day-to-day rather than learning from traditional Wall Street backgrounds. He turned this property business into a startup-creation engine and has personally been involved in investing in over 1,000 startups globally through a high-volume, highly-networked approach that focuses on building broad pipelines rather than concentrating on small portfolios.

• Dedicated to the widespread integration of artificial intelligence across all industries. The core belief is that artificial intelligence is making it cheaper and faster than ever to build a startup, fundamentally shaping everything from finance to enterprise software. A notable example is the recent launch of a fifty million dollar fund specifically targeting artificial intelligence and fintech, alongside frequent conversations with leaders from companies like Scale AI and BlackRock about how data and machine learning are transforming traditional business models.
• Passionate about expanding innovation ecosystems well beyond traditional tech hubs. The main message is that great startups can be built anywhere, which drives constant travel to establish new regional accelerators in partnership with local governments and universities. Specific instances include setting up new health tech programs in Indianapolis and Orlando, as well as launching funds and offices internationally in places ranging from Valencia and London to Busan and Phnom Penh.
• Attracted to founders with bold visions who can simplify complex global challenges over the long term. The emphasis is on celebrating early stage investments that mature into massive global successes through steady execution. A great example is reflecting on backing Einride early on to make freight electric and autonomous, or praising Zama for taking the highly complex issue of data privacy and making it accessible to everyone.
• Focused on bridging the gap between agile startups and massive corporate entities. The takeaway for founders is that building relationships with legacy industries is highly valued, particularly in mobility, insurance, and manufacturing. This is highlighted by efforts to connect early stage software startups with massive global brands, such as launching a startup challenge with Hyundai to solve real world mobility problems or hosting leadership from Daimler Truck and Tokio Marine at various summits.
• Invested in the advancement of health tech, life sciences, and personal wellness. The central point is that technology should be used to ground us personally while also revolutionizing medical care on a broader scale. This is evidenced by the continuous rollout of specialized health accelerators in cities like Orlando and Indianapolis, as well as a candid admission about using the Calm app as a daily habit to stay motivated and centered.