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Intercom’s AI Evolution
An interview with co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Des Traynor.
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Mario Gabriele
The Remaking of Kleiner Perkins
After 50 years of dealmaking, the historic firm is back at venture’s top table. Sharp bets and renewed focus suggest Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman’s KP…
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Mario Gabriele
Watershed: A Climate Pragmatist
The $1 billion carbon accounting platform has attracted investment from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Its greatest strength is its practical…
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Mario Gabriele
How Vanta Grew Through the Downturn
The trust management platform has used a venture capital winter to extend its lead.
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Mario Gabriele
Where Do Great Ideas Come From?
Seven research studies reveal the people, incentives, and environments that create innovation.
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Mario Gabriele
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Modern Meditations: Katherine Boyle
The Andreessen Horowitz GP on American Dynamism, seriousness, population collapse, and memetic power.
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On Productive Bubbles
Not all speculation is created equal. How will we remember the AI, venture, crypto, and climate bubbles of the early 21st century?
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Mario Gabriele
Modern Meditations: Reid Hoffman
The LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner discusses AI imagery, new nation-states, friendship, and “the storm before the calm.”
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Mario Gabriele
What to Watch in AI
Ten companies AI founders and investors are keeping a close eye on.
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Mario Gabriele
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Substack: Empire of Narratives
The $650 million startup isn’t a newsletter platform – it’s a multi-media network and cultural powerhouse.
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Mario Gabriele
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Who Becomes an Entrepreneur?
Seven research studies reveal the traits and experiences that influence the decision to start a business.
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Mario Gabriele
The History of AI in 7 Experiments
The breakthroughs, surprises, and failures that brought us to today.
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Mario Gabriele
Mercury is Ready for the Moment
The unicorn banking platform built on a network of partner institutions is profitable, growing rapidly – and ready to become SV’s new standard.
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Mario Gabriele
The Wisdom List: Alex Bouaziz, CEO of Deel
Deel’s co-founder on speed, execution, and scaling a $12 billion business.
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