Norman Liang: Playing the Long Game in Bay Area Tech and Community Blueprint

What does it mean to play the long game in a city that's constantly evolving? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Norman Liang, a Bay Area entrepreneur and seed fund investor, to discuss the evolution of San Francisco, the realities of tech investment, and the community shifts reshaping the region.

Norman shares his personal journey from growing up on the East Coast to planting roots in Silicon Valley, revealing the challenges and opportunities he’s witnessed firsthand. They dive into topics like the post-COVID transformation of downtown San Francisco, the future of housing and infrastructure, and how cities like Redwood City are getting it right.

Listeners will gain insight into Norman’s vision for supporting tech founders while maintaining community values, his experiences at GoPro and Alibaba’s Entrepreneurs Fund, and why he believes in betting long on the Bay Area—even as others look elsewhere.

 

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