Spotlight the team in pitch decks. Investors are watching and asking questions. I’ve covered venture capital since the mid-1990s — before Netscape went public — and one thing hasn’t changed: investors back people. Sure, markets shift. Technologies evolve. Buzzwords come and go. RIP “Web 2.0.” But when it comes to raising early-stage financing, the single […]
The internet is noisier than ever. AI-generated content is everywhere. But when someone shares a real and thoughtful story from experience, it can still cut through the noise. That’s what we talked about in this episode of The Venture Variety Show with Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium. Tony’s seen the writing platform world evolve, from […]
As AI transforms how software is designed, delivered, and deployed, a new generation of tools is emerging to power what comes next. Much of the money flooding into AI has gone to chatbots, copilots and eye-catching applications. But behind the demos, a different race is unfolding: Who will build the infrastructure that makes the AI […]
There’s been no shortage of headlines about AI replacing jobs, building leaner companies, or the mythical one-person startup valued at $1 billion. But the more interesting story happening inside companies today is more complicated and far more compelling. Founders aren’t just adopting AI agents. They’re rethinking how teams are structured entirely. Silos are breaking down. […]
The venture landscape keeps evolving. And increasingly, the people launching funds are building them with the same entrepreneurial mindset as the startups they back. As Braughm Ricke, founder and CEO of Aduro Advisors, explains: “These are naturally entrepreneurial people investing in entrepreneurial people. Building a firm is very much a startup in and of itself.” […]
AI Overview Learn how dual pricing allows small businesses to eliminate credit card processing fees by offering a cash discount alternative. This blog explains what dual pricing is, how it works, why compliance is critical, and the correct ways to implement it to avoid fines from Visa and other card brands. Discover how to protect […]
All-in-One Payment Platforms: Simplifying Transactions for Businesses All-in-one payment platforms are transforming how businesses manage transactions by integrating various payment methods—such as credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets—into a single, automated system. As a result, they reduce errors, boost efficiency, and streamline operations. Key Features and Benefits of payment platforms Unified Dashboard: With this, businesses […]
What happens when five people, a 100 AI agents, and a global contractor network can build what once took a team of 50? That’s the future Kira Noodleman sees unfolding, and she believes it’s already reshaping venture capital. “The most disruptive companies of the next decade will be tiny superpower teams leveraging AI,” she said […]
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Writing isn’t just a job, it’s something you feel under the skin. I grew up in La Mirada, California, an LA County suburb with a scrappy little hometown paper called The Lamplighter. One of my childhood friends was the editor’s son. As a kid, I delivered that paper, riding around on my Schwinn, tossing rolled-up […]
