Nivi co-founded Vast.com and AngelList with Naval. He was the yin to Naval's yang - more practical, more operational. Their partnership lasted over a decade and built AngelList into a multi-billion dollar platform. Nivi kept things running while Naval philosophized.

Timeframe: 2005-2020

Tim gave Naval a massive platform by featuring him on his podcast multiple times. The episode 'The Person I Call Most' was HUGE and introduced Naval's philosophy to millions. Tim helped transform Naval from Silicon Valley insider to global thought leader.

Timeframe: 2015-present

Naval was an early investor in Twitter and stayed close to Jack. This connection gave him access to the inner circle of Silicon Valley and other hot deals. Being friends with Twitter's founder probably opened more doors than we can count.

Timeframe: 2007-present

Naval's brother Kamal was also in startups and they influenced each other deeply. Kamal wrote 'Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It' and both brothers shared a philosophy of self-improvement and mindfulness. They pushed each other intellectually.

Timeframe: Throughout life

Marc and Naval ran in the same circles and influenced each other's thinking on startups, technology, and markets. Marc's portfolio and network intersected heavily with Naval's. They both became famous for their Twitter wisdom, kind of pushing each other to share more publicly.

Timeframe: 2009-present

Keith was an early believer in AngelList and helped spread the word in Silicon Valley. Having PayPal Mafia endorsement was HUGE for credibility. Keith also shared deal flow and insights that helped Naval's investing.

Timeframe: 2010-present