Columbia Reunion is a limited-run series of conversations with alumni from Columbia University. Ivy League, we made it! 

Daniel Rumennik is an early-stage technology investor and partner at Streamlined Ventures. Dan holds a BS in Operations Research: EMS from Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an MBA from Harvaaahhhd. 

We talk about Dan growing up in Silicon Valley, COVID-19 and it's the effect on venture capital and investing. Our general advice for an economic downturn for businesses and individuals. Dan gets raw and recounts how he got laid off during the last great financial crisis. We philosophize on loneliness vs. solitude, hint - it's all about perspective. We get some hot tips on Columbia's greatest eats, an amazing Netflix watch and maintaining peace of mind through stressful times. We teleport to Seattle pre-pandemic, cider and pelmeni for all.  

Enjoy!