Vibhu Norby

Fam, let me put you on to Vibhu Norby, dude’s the real deal in the startup game. This guy’s been around the block, crushed it at YC in S11, and has a résumé that reads like a startup hall of fame. He’s not just a guy who dips his toes, he jumps in, learns, builds, and keeps pushing.

Vibhu started out with a bunch of different gigs, Everyme, Toy Retail Showrooms, Nest Labs, MySpace, Threadbox, all these experiences gave him mad exposure. But what’s wild is how he turned that into something bigger. He’s a serial entrepreneur, always hungry to create something new. Like, he co-founded Origami Labs, a social address book app based in Menlo Park, which sounds simple but actually shows he’s all about connecting people in smarter ways. That company even went through YC, so he’s definitely got that startup hustle.

Then, he took his passion for retail and launched b8ta, a software-powered retail spot aimed at making physical stores accessible for everyone. Think of it like the “Netflix for retail,” where he’s trying to shake up how we shop in the real world. The dude’s all about blending tech with brick-and-mortar, making physical retail smarter and more inclusive. That’s some advanced thinking.

But Vibhu’s not just about building companies, he’s also a sharp investor now at Interlace Ventures, focusing on retail and e-com infrastructure. So he’s got his finger on the pulse of what’s coming next. And get this, he even founded Drip Labs, a Web3 content network built on Solana, which got bought by Jupiter Exchange. That tells you he’s not afraid to jump into the crypto and blockchain space, trying to push the boundaries of how we share and distribute content.

What’s crazy is how all these pieces connect. It’s clear Vibhu’s driven by a simple idea: making things better, more accessible, and smarter. He’s not just in it for the fame or money, he genuinely wants to solve real problems, whether that’s social apps, retail, or crypto. His process screams one thing: he’s obsessed with building the future he wants to see.

And honestly, his story’s about more than just startups. It’s about never settling, learning from every gig, and turning those lessons into bigger wins. Vibhu’s the kind of guy who’s always thinking ahead, pushing boundaries, and doing shit most people wouldn’t even dare to try. That’s why he’s important, because he’s not just riding the wave, he’s creating it.