Hi, I’m Yoela Palkin – entrepreneur, investor, and founder of 77Labs

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My timeline.

Tracing the steps of my adventure, from childhood curiosity to lifelong learning.

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Born and Raised in San Francisco

Yes, and still here

'07
Built First Javascript Website

It sold Myspace themes 👀

'08
Deployed Over 30 iOS Apps

With college friends – first movers in the App Store launch

'10
Started First Startup

Grew MEA Applications to $6M in revenue in 2 years

'12
Sold MEA Applications

And started second company, Baskit

'13
Sold Baskit

Grew to $2M ARR in 18 months

'14
Named Youngest Managing Partner

@ VC Fund by Business Journal

'17
Started 77Labs

A venture studio turned PE fund

'20
77Labs Team Grows

Growing for 6 years with 32 people in 5 countries

'21
Founded GoMblty

$1.2M invested, acquired in 7 months

'23
Joined Code Kevudah Board

A nonprofit dedicated to empowering chassidic women in technology.

'24
Started "Hack at Dream" Initiative

To invest & advise women founders and young entrepreneurs

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My Story

Always questioning the status quo.

I believe that unconventional routes lead to health, wealth, and happiness. My goal is to never be the smartest one in the room and question everything.

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