Dossier
Long Journey Ventures
Coverage of Long Journey Ventures in the Nexus archive.
- Jensen Huang’s signature black leather jacket just sold at Sotheby’s for nearly $1 million—and the money is going to young tech builders
Jensen Huang's signature black leather jacket sold at Sotheby's for $960,000, with proceeds funding a philanthropic initiative for young tech builders through Long Journey Ventures and the Edge Institute. The jacket, worn during Nvidia events, had a presale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000 but fetched significantly higher bids.
- Meet the vibe coders who want to be the 'MrBeast' of apps
Los Touré and Marc Mueller, co-founders of Danger Testing, are creating over 50 apps as part of a new 'appstars' movement, focusing on social virality and brand deals rather than traditional app metrics. Their projects include interactive digital art and satirical apps, funded by $2.6 million in venture capital.