By Larry Chiang
Michael Stoppelman
Kevin Hartz
Kara Swisher
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Unofficial Austin (@UnofficialATX) |
Kara Swisher on “What I’d Do as a 20 yo Intern”: youtu.be/xs0LfIDd5rk?a via @YouTube
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Cory Levy
Michael Callahan
Max Levchin
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Keith Rabois all spoke at Internpalooza

Max Levchin, University of Illinois alum spoke to me and dozens of Illinois alums packed into the balcony.
Key lessons could be categorized under extra credit.
– extra effort and credit in networking
– extra effort in doing a side-gig (aka Moonlighting.
– extra effort in reaching out for mentors
– extra credit in doing entrepreneurial things as an intern.
– extra effort in making an impact as an intern.
I agree with everything every speaker said. I also break down li’l steps for you to take. Also, do you need an introduction to them? I’ll either text intro you or email intro you!! I’m larry@duck9.com
650-283-8008.
Curious about why Stanford students get the best internships??
It’s about “How to Get a Legendary Internship”
Stanford University’s ENGR145 move you to the right on the entrepreneur bell curve
Interns. Meet me and Cory at the next SXSW
I met this intern (summer class 2026) and he learned how to close a verbal deal.
What’s your name?