Grumpy Old Geeks Companies 500 Startups Company 500 Startups 2 mentions in 1 episode The venture capital firm whose leadership change the hosts discuss. Mentions 216: Lunchroom of Effervescent Healing Jul 3, 2017 5:00 He has been replaced as the CEO of 500 Startups. 6:53 Christine Tsai is now the CEO of 500 Startups.