Archive - The Hard Part

The Underdog for Underdogs

How Boris Wertz and Angela Tran built Version One into one of venture’s quietest success stories by backing founders before consensus caught up.

Jun 12 • Evan McCann

May 2026

The Builder

From Xtreme Labs to Mantle, Amar Varma has spent decades spotting shifts early, building around them, and quietly shaping the people and companies…

May 14 • Evan McCann

July 2025

The Hidden Engine Behind U.S. Tech

A closer look at the Canadian founders, funders, and operators shaping the Valley’s biggest companies.

Jul 31, 2025 • Evan McCann

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