Welcome to the OSVerse!

OSV is the extension of legendary Wall Street investor and author Jim O’Shaughnessy’s messy, insatiably curious mind. Joining him is a band of desperadoes plucked from the depths of Twitter.

We back tomorrow's companies & creators before the world knows their names. If you’re obsessed with the future, allergic to the ordinary, and hungry for ideas that move the world, you’re in the right place.


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We hope this helps you discover your next favorite read!


📬 What to expect from us:

  • Infinite Loops Podcast (Every Thursday)
    Join the latest conversation with Jim and his favorite people, plus bonus content like episode highlights and reading lists.

  • Two Thoughts (Every Sunday)
    Seven pairs of timeless wisdom curated by Jim from history’s greatest thinkers, doers, and creators. (Warning: May trigger insatiable curiosity.)

  • Ideas Hub: Essays, Jim’s Thoughts & Guide-Tos
    Actionable wisdom distilled from hundreds of hours of conversations. Brain-tickling essays from the OSV team and special guests. Periodic musings from Jim — including book reviews, reflections on success, and lessons from his days as a professional magician.

  • Infinite Books
    Behind-the-scenes updates on new projects and upcoming releases from our new publishing house, reimagining the relationship between authors, readers, and publishers. Check out our first published title here.

  • Infinite Films
    Updates from our production studio, dedicated to making movies that flip the script.

  • Fellowships
    News from our Fellowships program, unleashing the world’s unseen brilliance with equity-free $100k grants.

  • OSV Updates
    Insider updates from across our ecosystem: new investments, media partnerships, creative projects, and exclusive opportunities.


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