Fred Wilson / Union Square Ventures

**Fred Wilson** is the co-founder and managing partner of **Union Square Ventures (USV)** (~$1B+ AUM), a New York City-based venture firm that is **deliberately small** in an era of mega-funds. While other firms have ballooned to $25B+, USV keeps its funds at $200-300M — a conscious choice that reflects Fred's belief that small, focused funds produce better returns and better alignment with founders.