Megan Kao
@megankao_
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RT @Contrary_Res: Today, Rippling announced $200M in funding at a $13.4B valuation. In 2023, the company had ~$350M in ARR. But back in 20….
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.@tryramp is truly a generational company. Grateful to be along for the journey.
Ramp is completing a $150 million Series D-2 funding round, raising the company’s valuation to $7.65 billion. This round was co-led by @khoslaventures and @foundersfund, with additional new investors @sequoia, @GreylockVC, and @8vc. Our existing investors @ThriveCapital,
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No faster way to kill a man than to tell him his sound system sounds the same as the built-in TV speakers 😭.
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My mom recently rejoined the workforce after 30 years. Dream was to help others become homeowners. Breaks your heart to see a parent knocking on doors at age 60, but I've never seen her happier. Never too late to start over.
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wow I am like 5 years late, but Legend of Zelda is an absolute masterpiece. physics are insane. TotK was built on the same engine as Nintendo Sports. how??
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I am thrilled to announce we’re co-leading @withpowerHQ’s Series A alongside @nbt and Kin Ventures. This problem hit close to home. Patient recruitment is a massive bottleneck in clinical trials. Yet <5% of American patients participate in potentially life-changing trials. Many.
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RT @annasofialesiv: Settling Mars will involve compressing all our technical and industrial capabilities into their most compact forms — a….
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An overview and deep dive into the technical challenges we'll confront traveling to and settling Mars.
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RT @Contrary_Res: The rise of AI has seen a variety of business models blur together: software, hardware, consumer apps. One key question….
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RT @Contrary_Res: Increasingly, you can't talk about security without talking about identity. Last month, Okta had a breach that impacted….
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.@mandrusko1 & I are hosting something fun for NYC’s most talented builders on Oct 26th — join us for a talk the State of Fintech Infrastructure!. Pumped to have Dylan Parker (Moment), @StuartWall (Setpoint), Paolo Bertolotti (ModernFi), and @josebet1 (@MethodFinancial).
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RT @Contrary_Res: Since the GFC, fintech infrastructure exploded with VC funding. But it’s 2023. Fintech multiples are down. Public exits a….
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Fixed income is a key cornerstone for the global economy. But at $130T (3x equities), the industry runs on archaic infrastructure. <40% of bonds are traded electronically. It's ugly. Moment is changing that. Excited to back the team with $20M from Contrary and @dhaber
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founders: you have EVERY right to end an investor call early if they ask degrading questions and clearly have zero interest in your space. your time is infinitely more precious.
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A portco founder has been signing $20K+ ACV contracts left and right. ERP for industrials. Not sure if he's even 20 y/o. Asked him what's his secret sauce. Good old ZoomInfo and hustle. Age is never a barrier.
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yeah self driving cars are cool but have you seen this cute little bin braving sunset blvd for your dinner 🥺
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Tried out Kindred for the first time. $90pp for a MASSIVE home in WeHo. Super impressed with end to end execution. Was skeptical at first, but I might even try offering up my flat now. Airbnb - keep an eye out.
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