RT @thenewstack: Why MCP Gives AI the ‘Arms and Legs’ for Real-World Action

Stablecoins are quickly moving from the edges of crypto into everyday finance, with real adoption picking up and new use cases emerging, but for all the momentum, one gap has remained: the ability to actually spend them in everyday life. From my first conversation with @rooqster.

Join millions who have switched to Grok.

Figma’s public debut marked more than just a strong day-one performance—it’s a signal that public investors are ready to lean into companies with real growth, market leadership, & a compelling vision for where the industry is going, especially around AI. Had a great time joining.

A new study found experienced devs using Cursor took 19% longer to complete tasks, despite expecting a 2x speed-up. Why? AI suggestions were close, but not quite right so devs had to review & revise. Speed isn’t the moat in AI. The real edge is solving the right problems. In.

Who remembers when Uber looked like this?. I’ve been hearing people compare AI agents to the early days of mobile apps, but I'd argue it’s closer to the early internet. Most use cases still mirror existing workflows, summarizing meetings, processing tickets, drafting content,

Kicking off Five with Founders—a new @SapphireVC series where we go beyond the pitch with some of today’s most innovative software leaders. First up: my friend @SanjayBeri, CEO of @Netskope. We dive into culture, conviction & building in the cloud + AI era. Watch the episode &.

Very excited to share a sneak peek of a new series we’re launching at @SapphireVC: Five with Founders, where we ask top founders five questions that go beyond the pitch. In our first episode, I spoke with my friend @sanjayberi, CEO of @Netskope, to discuss what it really takes.

AI is a platform shift that’s impacting nearly every employee, across every industry. As our portfolio companies adapt, we’ve been working closely with them to figure out best ways to incorporate #GenAI into their platforms. Investor expectations, including my own, around AI.

Just caught up with my friend @sanjberi (CEO & Founder of @Netskope) to talk about building platform companies, scaling leadership, and the future of cybersecurity in an AI-first world. We covered everything from early vision to becoming a Company of Consequence. Stay tuned for

After 20+ years in VC, I’ve heard thousands of pitches & few founders get a second meeting. Why? It’s not just what they’re building, but how they frame it. The most compelling founders connect where the world is today to where it should be tomorrow. They tell the story through.

Will @OpenAI be a foundational model company—or a consumer company with an ok enterprise business like @Google and GCP?. Feels more like Google every day. They didn’t just build search, they built chips, servers, & the full stack. That’s how they won. Then they let other.

The best software engineers were always the ones who could understand customer requirements and turn into code. But now software development is democratized and you just have to be good at understanding customer problems/needs and think logically to solve the problem using a tool.

RT @SapphireVC: 📢 The February Market Memo has arrived!.We cover how M&A, VC funding, & macro trends are shaping the investment landscape—f….

There’s so much going on in the world of AI right now, it can be hard to keep up. Thank you #HumanX for bringing together an inspirational group of founders, investors and leaders for an event dedicated entirely to the topic. Thanks to @JoshConstine for moderating a lively.

💡Tech bubble or innovation boom? The line isn’t always clear—but that’s where opportunity lies.I had a great time on @puckventurepod with Jim Baer diving into:.💠Why bubbles can fuel the next wave of industry giants. 💠What it takes for founders to scale lasting companies.

RT @SapphireVC: Congrats to @HightouchData co-CEOs @kashgupta_ & @tejasmanohar, & the team on the $80M Series C! 🌟. Marketing has long prom….

RT @SapphireVC: January kicked off 2025 with $30B invested across 1.7K deals—a 10% YoY rise in capital but a sharp 53% drop in deal count.….

RT @puckventurepod: On this week’s episode, Jim sits down with @jai_das , President and Partner at @SapphireVC . They cover Jai’s history a….

It’s Jevon’s Paradox in action.

Happy New Year! 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for AI & venture capital. The IPO market is reopening, & defense tech is gaining momentum as the DoD adopts AI innovation. For my full take on the top 10 AI predictions for 2025, from surging funding for AI-native apps.