Newsletter – June 4, 2025

Berkeley SkyDeck welcomed YouTube cofounder, Steve Chen, for an unforgettable fireside chat last week. Moderated by SkyDeck’s Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, Steve shared candid insights from his early days at PayPal and eBay, the scrappy beginnings of YouTube, and what it takes to build a brand identity that resonates. His advice? Don’t wait for perfection! The best ideas often evolve through persistence, experimentation, and seizing every opportunity to find your own unique angle. Big thanks to Steve and the SkyDeck community for an inspiring conversation that left our founders energized and ready to build fearlessly.