Messages
7/9/2023
15 : 44
Modern Meditations: Sam Lessin
The Slow Ventures GP on philosophy, empowering metrics, AI hype, and John Wick.
6/25/2023
15 : 34
AI and The Burden of Knowledge
A story of superior intelligence and possible obsolescence.
6/20/2023
5 : 25
Modern Meditations: Scott Belsky
The Adobe CPO on innovating from within, shipping slow, and AI.
5/21/2023
14 : 4
Intercom’s AI Evolution
An interview with co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Des Traynor.
5/14/2023
17 : 14
Watershed: A Climate Pragmatist
The $1 billion carbon accounting platform has attracted investment from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Its greatest strength is its practical, market-driven approach to the climate crisis.
5/12/2023
7 : 4
How Vanta Grew Through the Downturn
The trust management platform has used a venture capital winter to extend its lead.
5/8/2023
14 : 34
Where Do Great Ideas Come From?
Seven research studies reveal the people, incentives, and environments that create innovation.
4/30/2023
15 : 55
Modern Meditations: Katherine Boyle
The Andreessen Horowitz GP on American Dynamism, seriousness, population collapse, and memetic power.
4/23/2023
17 : 34
The History of AI in 7 Experiments
The breakthroughs, surprises, and failures that brought us to today.
4/19/2023
5 : 45
Exploring Productive Bubbles
Not all speculation is created equal. How will we remember the AI, venture, crypto, and climate bubbles of the early 21st century?
4/2/2023
15 : 45
Modern Meditations: Reid Hoffman
The LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner discusses AI imagery, new nation-states, friendship, and “the storm before the calm.”
3/29/2023
16 : 24
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.
3/26/2023
16 : 46
What to Watch in AI
Ten companies AI founders and investors are keeping a close eye on.
3/19/2023
14 : 34
The Wisdom List: Alex Bouaziz, CEO of Deel
Deel's co-founder on speed, execution, and scaling a $12 billion business.
3/17/2023
2 : 54
Substack: Empire of Narratives
The $650 million startup isn't a newsletter platform – it's a multi-media network and cultural powerhouse.
3/17/2023
2 : 44
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 may be heading for another golden
2/26/2023
16 : 34
A.Team: Fractional Talent, Exponential Teams
Backed by Adam Grant and Jay-Z, A.Team wants to change how the world's most talented people connect and collaborate—and how products get built.
2/12/2023
17 : 54
Who Becomes an Entrepreneur?
Seven research studies reveal the traits and experiences that influence the decision to start a business.
2/5/2023
20 : 14
All the Answers
How much should Google worry about ChatGPT?
1/29/2023
15 : 34
Modern Meditations: Josh Wolfe
The co-founder of Lux Capital discusses entropy's role in venture capital, the importance of nuclear energy, and Charlie Munger.