Avery Segal

PM #3 and UXR #1 @whatnot. Formerly China research @a16z. On a X hiatus.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

Excited to share a new post with @conniechan where we dive deep on what a video-first product experience could look like for search. https://t.co/MsUTBQ1lGj

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

If research slows your product teams down, you’re doing it wrong. Done right, it’s the ultimate shortcut.

@listenlabs is raising the bar for democratized research. Conducting dozens of AI-led interviews same-day, whether foundation research or usability studies, is the new norm.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

I remember @itsalfredw giving me a product demo in July 2023. I had zero interest in the product.

Fast forward to last year and I was sold after a 5 minute demo. Watching @listenlabs evolve over the last few years has been a masterclass in velocity and execution.

[Alfred Wahlforss @itsalfredw]

Today, Listen crossed $100M in funding.

Building is easy now. Knowing what to build isn't.

Our AI finds and talks to your users so you don't have to guess.

See how Sweetgreen, Microsoft, and Replit use it:

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@JenniferHli Congrats @JenniferHli, very well deserved!

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@big_duca Are you sure? I'm still seeing 999.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@vomitas_ i’m actually a millennial

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

I added a task to my to do list 6 years ago and my life was changed forever. Coming from an untraditional background into tech, I will be forever grateful that @conniechan took a chance on me. It was a huge privilege to work together; can't wait to see what's next!

[Connie Chan 🍒 @conniechan]

12 yrs ago, this brought me to a16z, transforming my life. Along the way:

▫️ I introduced new tech ideas from East to West
▫️ Was promoted to GP, breaking the firm’s rule of no GP promos
▫️ Invested in bold founders

It’s been a great ride, yet it’s time for a new beginning…

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

One of the best parts about working in live video is shipping a feature, then watching sellers talk about it in real time. It's even more magical when the feature was literally requested and shipped within minutes.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@kevg1412 Break it down and be honest -- how many books with chapters and how many picturebooks?

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@big_duca i got you https://t.co/P7UyJG2jWa

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@tbfaux @Whatnot Congrats Tyler! Super excited to be working together.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@tdrobbo @GrantLaFontaine @Whatnot @loganhead13 Welcome! Super excited to be working together 💛

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

Wild stat from @jordanschneider's latest podcast: China opened more public electric car charging stations in December 2020 than the entire United States public charging network at that time.

[Zach Segal 🛡 🇺🇸 @zosegal]

@Vicks01266922 @chenfang @rargulati @Jason This is worth a read: https://t.co/pXr7yjHQNG

Video e-commerce is huge in China in a way that it never has been in the US. Feels like that will change soon. cc @avesegal + @Whatnot

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@shreyas We have 6 open pm roles at @Whatnot, more info 👇 https://t.co/rtnJ6JQNRW

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@SethSandler TIL bananas, eggplants, and peppers are technically berries while strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries are not. What even is English…

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@petergyang TSA Precheck

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

As an airline passenger, I want to be reminded that I should pay more than is necessary to secure a front row seat so that I can demonstrate my appreciation for my favorite budget airline and help their profit margins @ShitUserStory

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

@ChristianSelig I spent a solid 10 minutes going through the settings looking for the Tip Jar, glad you added it back. Thank you for all the hard work over the years.

[Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸 @pmarca]

Why AI Will Save The World
By Marc Andreessen

The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out.

Fortunately, I am here to bring the good news: AI will not destroy the world, and in fact may save it.
🧵

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

Woke up craving nasi lemak and closure on my keys and their journey across the Pacific.

[Avery Segal @avesegal]

6 months ago Fedex lost a package with my keys and an AirTag. It was 30 miles away 1 month ago, and I thought it might eventually get delivered.

Today I woke up and my keys are in Malaysia. 2000 likes and I'll go on an adventure to find my keys and share their story.