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AI is transforming manufacturing. One of our portfolio companies, Opro, uses sensor data to help manufacturers make smarter decisions. By analyzing key data like temperatures, they optimize processes and plan for precise results. Watch more here:

Will AI Come For Your Job? Talk to anyone about AI, from your plumber to your financial planner, to your local AI venture capitalist, and one of the common emotions underlying all of the talk is fear. This fear is sometimes stated and often never mentioned at all: people are afraid of AI making them irrelevant. We’re worried about AI coming for our jobs. We’re worried because we don’t know what this new technology will bring and how it will change things. We’re worried about the unknown. So, let’s just be real about the fear. People are afraid. There. We said it. So, let’s talk about it, shall we? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gph6dtvc

One of our portfolio companies, Notably, is a great example of how humans and machines work together in manufacturing. By streamlining data collection, organization, and analysis, they're boosting efficiency and freeing up human talent for higher-value tasks. Watch more here!

Early stage funding looks very different from investment in a tried-and-true business model, and as such it affects how we look at any potential investment. Not every company has the potential for venture scale returns, but many do. https://lnkd.in/g2F7VWzg

Insights from one of our investment portfolios: https://lnkd.in/gpb7w364 Petuum is revolutionizing AI accessibility for all enterprises. Our solutions, from smart manufacturing to multilingual chatbots, empower businesses to tackle real-world challenges. Explore how AI can drive growth and efficiency across industries! https://https://lnkd.in/gTRmXgeN

RAG is a cutting edge enhancement to Generative AI pioneered by Meta that addresses common pitfalls of using Generative AI, particularly for financial services use cases. RAG combines the strengths of retrieval-based models, such as the ability to pull real-time, accurate information from vast databases, with the ability of generative models to craft natural, coherent responses using that information. https://lnkd.in/gUsyt8wf

Shearwater Aerospace's Smart Flight™ platform enables drones to autonomously adjust to real-time wind conditions, optimizing flight paths to harness natural elements like tail winds, thermals, and ridge lift. This advanced AI system significantly extends flight durations, increasing time on station by up to ten times. By reducing the need for frequent refueling or human intervention, Shearwater’s software allows drones to engage in persistent surveillance and operate more efficiently. We're honored to be part of Shearwater Aerospace's journey!

In 2017, AI adoption was just beginning. We saw its potential through simple tasks like, 'Hey Siri, what time is it?' or 'Hey Siri, set a reminder.' These were considered cutting-edge at the time. Watch more here: #AI

Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs): Driving Innovation in Venture Capital The world of investing is moving at lightning speeds and it can often feel like a lot to keep up with. But, as the well-known phrase goes, if you want to go far, go together. That’s never been more true in investing as it is today, especially in venture capital. That’s why we’re seeing Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) becoming such important tools to shape investment strategy, foster innovation, and help get some really cool ideas out into the world! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGAiDKvh

AI didn't just appear out of nowhere. Even though it seems like it's recently exploded on the scene. Hear from Sentiero's, David Evans, on the evolution of AI.