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Achieving economic growth while meeting sustainability standards is challenging. As we navigate these complexities, innovation and strong partnerships among businesses, governments and communities are essential for impactful change. Shawn Cheng, Co-founder, Achelous Pure Metal Co. Ltd., Martin Neubert, Partner and Group Chief Investment Officer, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Daniel Kaye,... show more

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每日一撸，安全第一！谨防钓鱼，空投别错过，冲呀～

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Mobile Scanner1 год назад

Scan any documents, convert images into text, PDF files, etc. 👍

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"Love the focus on innovation and collaboration for sustainable growth!"

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K_Mara791 год назад

vaanathi akka if u have hunger on MLA seat plss leave BJP and join ADMK or DMK , DONT spoiled name of BJP, only really warriors of people entitled to stay in BJP and fight for people Justice🤬🤬 you are black sheep madam vanathi

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Dung bathing & Urine drinking Indiot1 год назад

It is good if no western countries put their dirty fingers in Asian .

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Jason傑森 🇭🇰|🛠️1 год назад

Balancing growth and sustainability takes teamwork—great insights, Shawn!

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Emma Thompson (互关、互粉、 Follow)1 год назад

ESG talks, sustainability walks—let’s hope those partnerships don’t ghost us like my last group project. better deliver.

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11,009 просмотров • 1 год назад

ICYMI: Brains are trending.. OpenAI made a direct investment into Merge Labs' $252M Seed at $850M valuation Merge Labs Labs is a Brain-Computer Interface ("BCI") research lab co-founded by Sam Altman, Alex Blania, & key frontier tech leaders (below) with expertise in neuroscience, bioengineering, hardware, AI systems, & foundational research. Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink, which utilizes surgical implants, Merge Labs is developing non-invasive, high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). The company uses a combination of ultrasound, AI-driven signal interpretation, and potentially genetic engineering to read neural activity without surgery. Founding Team: Alex Blania (Alex Blania) – Co-founder of World, an Altman-co-founded digital proof of human protocol; co-founder of Merge Labs. Sam Altman (Sam Altman) – CEO of OpenAI; co-founder of Merge Labs participating in a personal capacity. Altman has been reported as likely to serve in a strategic role but not in day-to-day operational management of Merge Labs. Mikhail Shapiro (Mikhail Shapiro (same on bsky)) – Professor of Chemical and Medical Engineering at Caltech and founding scientific leader for Merge Labs. He has also served as an adviser to Forest Neurotech. Sumner Norman (Sumner L Norman) – CEO of Forest Neurotech, a nonprofit research organization focused on ultrasound-based brain-computer interface technologies; also a co-founder of Merge Labs. Sandro Herbig (Sandro Herbig) – Identified as a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Merge Labs with prior systems and product experience, including work with Blania on Tools for Humanity and World. While specific current corporate title at Merge hasn’t been publicly detailed, he is recognized as part of the founding leadership team. Tyson Aflalo – Chief Scientific Officer of Forest Neurotech prior to Merge Labs; co-founder and technical lead at Merge Labs with expertise in neural engineering and ultrasound BCI research. . . . "It’s a direct investment from OpenAI, not their venture arm, so it’s an actual collaboration. As we were discussing the investment, there were many different dimensions where collaboration could make sense. One area is protein design. We’re working extensively with proteins, and that’s an area that’s broadly interesting to OpenAI. It’s one of the most compelling applications of AI — for example, the work Google did with AlphaFold. More broadly, AI has significant implications for biology and for accelerating that part of what we’re building. Another area is chips. Eventually, once we have a clear scientific understanding of what we’re building and how it will work, a major focus for many years will be on making these chips highly energy efficient."

ICYMI: Brains are trending.. OpenAI made a direct investment into Merge Labs' $252M Seed at $850M valuation Merge Labs Labs is a Brain-Computer Interface ("BCI") research lab co-founded by Sam Altman, Alex Blania, & key frontier tech leaders (below) with expertise in neuroscience, bioengineering, hardware, AI systems, & foundational research. Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink, which utilizes surgical implants, Merge Labs is developing non-invasive, high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). The company uses a combination of ultrasound, AI-driven signal interpretation, and potentially genetic engineering to read neural activity without surgery. Founding Team: Alex Blania (Alex Blania) – Co-founder of World, an Altman-co-founded digital proof of human protocol; co-founder of Merge Labs. Sam Altman (Sam Altman) – CEO of OpenAI; co-founder of Merge Labs participating in a personal capacity. Altman has been reported as likely to serve in a strategic role but not in day-to-day operational management of Merge Labs. Mikhail Shapiro (Mikhail Shapiro (same on bsky)) – Professor of Chemical and Medical Engineering at Caltech and founding scientific leader for Merge Labs. He has also served as an adviser to Forest Neurotech. Sumner Norman (Sumner L Norman) – CEO of Forest Neurotech, a nonprofit research organization focused on ultrasound-based brain-computer interface technologies; also a co-founder of Merge Labs. Sandro Herbig (Sandro Herbig) – Identified as a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Merge Labs with prior systems and product experience, including work with Blania on Tools for Humanity and World. While specific current corporate title at Merge hasn’t been publicly detailed, he is recognized as part of the founding leadership team. Tyson Aflalo – Chief Scientific Officer of Forest Neurotech prior to Merge Labs; co-founder and technical lead at Merge Labs with expertise in neural engineering and ultrasound BCI research. . . . "It’s a direct investment from OpenAI, not their venture arm, so it’s an actual collaboration. As we were discussing the investment, there were many different dimensions where collaboration could make sense. One area is protein design. We’re working extensively with proteins, and that’s an area that’s broadly interesting to OpenAI. It’s one of the most compelling applications of AI — for example, the work Google did with AlphaFold. More broadly, AI has significant implications for biology and for accelerating that part of what we’re building. Another area is chips. Eventually, once we have a clear scientific understanding of what we’re building and how it will work, a major focus for many years will be on making these chips highly energy efficient."

Molly O’Shea

39,021 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

South Africa’s G20 presidency comes at an important time for developing and climate-vulnerable states. Jamaica supports the global effort to make growth sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. Our experience shows the value of disciplined macro-fiscal reforms, responsible debt management, institutional strengthening, and focused pro-growth measures. These actions stabilized our economy and created space for investment in our people. That progress is now threatened. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has devastated seven parishes and will place pressure on our fiscal outlook. This reflects the ongoing reality facing small island developing states. Recovery will require strong global partnership. The IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust, made possible through G20 action, remains an essential source of long-term, affordable financing. Jamaica supports its continuation and strengthening. We also encourage the expansion of climate-focused financing tools, including thematic bonds, blended-finance options, and funding for resilient infrastructure. A rules-based global trading framework should provide predictability and flexible support for small economies, including access to risk-insurance instruments and opportunities for technological upgrading. Integrating multidimensional vulnerability indices across international financial institutions will help countries invest in resilience without jeopardizing fiscal stability. Jamaica also supports a clear loss-and-damage financing window and a global skills and trade compact. These steps will help ensure global systems promote resilience, stability, and shared prosperity for all nations.

South Africa’s G20 presidency comes at an important time for developing and climate-vulnerable states. Jamaica supports the global effort to make growth sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. Our experience shows the value of disciplined macro-fiscal reforms, responsible debt management, institutional strengthening, and focused pro-growth measures. These actions stabilized our economy and created space for investment in our people. That progress is now threatened. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has devastated seven parishes and will place pressure on our fiscal outlook. This reflects the ongoing reality facing small island developing states. Recovery will require strong global partnership. The IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust, made possible through G20 action, remains an essential source of long-term, affordable financing. Jamaica supports its continuation and strengthening. We also encourage the expansion of climate-focused financing tools, including thematic bonds, blended-finance options, and funding for resilient infrastructure. A rules-based global trading framework should provide predictability and flexible support for small economies, including access to risk-insurance instruments and opportunities for technological upgrading. Integrating multidimensional vulnerability indices across international financial institutions will help countries invest in resilience without jeopardizing fiscal stability. Jamaica also supports a clear loss-and-damage financing window and a global skills and trade compact. These steps will help ensure global systems promote resilience, stability, and shared prosperity for all nations.

Andrew Holness

17,879 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад

🎙 Episode 1 Is Live: Visa x WeFi This is a major milestone for us. Our first official podcast with Visa is now live, and we’re opening with one of the most important conversations in modern finance: stablecoins and the convergence of traditional payments and crypto. The conversation features Alexandra Soroko, Growth Product & Partnerships at Visa, and Michael Batuev, Head of Global Payments at WeFi. 👉 This episode goes beyond surface level commentary. We explore how Visa views stablecoins not as a passing trend, but as infrastructure. While they still represent less than 1 percent of global money flows, their efficiency, speed, and programmability position them as a powerful new layer in how money moves globally. Visa has been observing and building in crypto since 2018. Innovation at that scale requires navigating regulation, technology, and multiple geographies. But when they integrate something new, it connects to a network of more than 150 million merchants worldwide. That scale turns innovation into real world access. A key theme in the discussion is convergence. Fintech companies like WeFi move fast, design around users, and ship quickly. Global payment networks bring distribution, resilience, and trust. The future is not about replacement. It is about combining strengths. Will stablecoins replace fiat? Unlikely. The strongest innovations coexist and enhance what already exists. Stablecoins can evolve into a powerful financial rail while remaining connected to established payment systems, making them usable in everyday life. At WeFi, we are at the forefront of this movement. By working within established infrastructure like Visa and building products designed around real user needs, we are helping bring stablecoins from theory into practical, global utility. Digital assets are no longer on the fringe. They are entering the core of global finance. Episode 1 is just the beginning. Watch now and be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter of payments 🌍

🎙 Episode 1 Is Live: Visa x WeFi This is a major milestone for us. Our first official podcast with Visa is now live, and we’re opening with one of the most important conversations in modern finance: stablecoins and the convergence of traditional payments and crypto. The conversation features Alexandra Soroko, Growth Product & Partnerships at Visa, and Michael Batuev, Head of Global Payments at WeFi. 👉 This episode goes beyond surface level commentary. We explore how Visa views stablecoins not as a passing trend, but as infrastructure. While they still represent less than 1 percent of global money flows, their efficiency, speed, and programmability position them as a powerful new layer in how money moves globally. Visa has been observing and building in crypto since 2018. Innovation at that scale requires navigating regulation, technology, and multiple geographies. But when they integrate something new, it connects to a network of more than 150 million merchants worldwide. That scale turns innovation into real world access. A key theme in the discussion is convergence. Fintech companies like WeFi move fast, design around users, and ship quickly. Global payment networks bring distribution, resilience, and trust. The future is not about replacement. It is about combining strengths. Will stablecoins replace fiat? Unlikely. The strongest innovations coexist and enhance what already exists. Stablecoins can evolve into a powerful financial rail while remaining connected to established payment systems, making them usable in everyday life. At WeFi, we are at the forefront of this movement. By working within established infrastructure like Visa and building products designed around real user needs, we are helping bring stablecoins from theory into practical, global utility. Digital assets are no longer on the fringe. They are entering the core of global finance. Episode 1 is just the beginning. Watch now and be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter of payments 🌍

WeFi

16,721 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

At the panel session on “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities: Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa” at Harvard Business School earlier today, I had the opportunity to share Lagos State’s realities as a coastal megacity. Lagos sits on the continental shelf. Our land mass has grown from 3,577 to 4,050 square kilometres, largely through reclamation of wetlands and lagoon bodies. While this expansion has created space for real estate and infrastructure, it also comes with risks. This is why we insist that no reclamation takes place without Environmental Impact Assessments and drainage masterplans. These checks are necessary because when reclamation is done indiscriminately, it blocks stormwater pathways, destroys natural buffers like mangroves, and exposes millions of our people to flooding and erosion. As a city of over 22 million residents, we face additional pressures in managing daily waste. Lagos has long relied on a linear waste system with landfills, many of which are now decommissioned or about to be decommissioned . Today, we are deliberately shifting to a circular model that sees waste as a resource for wealth and energy. We have entered partnerships across the sub-region and beyond , including with a Ghanaian company that is helping us turn thousands of tonnes of waste into compost and reusable materials, while also setting up transfer loading stations to reduce what ends up in our landfills . We also recognize that Lagos is not alone in these challenges. The entire Gulf of Guinea shares similar threats. What happens in Togo, with its 42-mile coastline, or in Ghana, can affect us directly. That is why we have reached out to our neighbors and built regional partnerships on coastal protection, solid waste management, and climate adaptation. Our commitment is clear: to protect our environment, prosecute those who damage it, communicate with our citizens through advocacy on safe practices, and work with regional and international partners to build a Lagos that is not just surviving climate change but leading in adaptation strategies. These moves and developments are set to put Lagos on a #NewHorizon.

At the panel session on “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities: Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa” at Harvard Business School earlier today, I had the opportunity to share Lagos State’s realities as a coastal megacity. Lagos sits on the continental shelf. Our land mass has grown from 3,577 to 4,050 square kilometres, largely through reclamation of wetlands and lagoon bodies. While this expansion has created space for real estate and infrastructure, it also comes with risks. This is why we insist that no reclamation takes place without Environmental Impact Assessments and drainage masterplans. These checks are necessary because when reclamation is done indiscriminately, it blocks stormwater pathways, destroys natural buffers like mangroves, and exposes millions of our people to flooding and erosion. As a city of over 22 million residents, we face additional pressures in managing daily waste. Lagos has long relied on a linear waste system with landfills, many of which are now decommissioned or about to be decommissioned . Today, we are deliberately shifting to a circular model that sees waste as a resource for wealth and energy. We have entered partnerships across the sub-region and beyond , including with a Ghanaian company that is helping us turn thousands of tonnes of waste into compost and reusable materials, while also setting up transfer loading stations to reduce what ends up in our landfills . We also recognize that Lagos is not alone in these challenges. The entire Gulf of Guinea shares similar threats. What happens in Togo, with its 42-mile coastline, or in Ghana, can affect us directly. That is why we have reached out to our neighbors and built regional partnerships on coastal protection, solid waste management, and climate adaptation. Our commitment is clear: to protect our environment, prosecute those who damage it, communicate with our citizens through advocacy on safe practices, and work with regional and international partners to build a Lagos that is not just surviving climate change but leading in adaptation strategies. These moves and developments are set to put Lagos on a #NewHorizon.

Tokunbo Wahab

10,233 просмотров • 1 год назад

Through Technology, a Centuries-Old Battle Is Coming to a Head "A Discussion of Open-Source AI with Travis Oliphant" Travis Oliphant Travis Oliphant is an entrepreneur and CEO and co founder of OpenTeams (OpenTeams®), a company that “helps organizations deploy, support, and own [AI] technology at enterprise scale.” One of their tag lines is “Connecting Companies with Communities.” As a data scientist and software developer, Travis is known for his contributions to Python and as the creator of NumPy and a founding contributor to SciPy, which together formed a foundation for modern AI and machine learning. When I was in Salt Lake City in the first week of June, Travis and I went into a studio to record this interview, continuing a conversation we had started when Travis and his team visited the Solari team in the Netherlands in early 2026. Our discussion focuses on how we can understand and manage the growing presence of AI in our lives. Travis has an impressive intellectual and entrepreneurial background. After earning Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering at Brigham Young University, he completed a PhD in biomedical engineering at the Mayo Clinic. As an assistant professor at Brigham Young’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2001 to 2007, he directed the Biomedical Imaging Lab, where his research centered on computational imaging techniques. He then went on to start several companies, each time identifying the need for a new standard, building the open-source infrastructure, and helping enterprises adopt it at scale. Brilliant, open-minded, deeply caring, and generous, Travis is someone who can help us understand what is happening and what we do about it. My hope is this will be the first of many conversations as we navigate the acceleration in technological innovation (and skullduggery) and seek to ensure that tools such as AI serve the health and prosperity of a human civilization. Full Report: Subscribe to

Through Technology, a Centuries-Old Battle Is Coming to a Head "A Discussion of Open-Source AI with Travis Oliphant" Travis Oliphant Travis Oliphant is an entrepreneur and CEO and co founder of OpenTeams (OpenTeams®), a company that “helps organizations deploy, support, and own [AI] technology at enterprise scale.” One of their tag lines is “Connecting Companies with Communities.” As a data scientist and software developer, Travis is known for his contributions to Python and as the creator of NumPy and a founding contributor to SciPy, which together formed a foundation for modern AI and machine learning. When I was in Salt Lake City in the first week of June, Travis and I went into a studio to record this interview, continuing a conversation we had started when Travis and his team visited the Solari team in the Netherlands in early 2026. Our discussion focuses on how we can understand and manage the growing presence of AI in our lives. Travis has an impressive intellectual and entrepreneurial background. After earning Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering at Brigham Young University, he completed a PhD in biomedical engineering at the Mayo Clinic. As an assistant professor at Brigham Young’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2001 to 2007, he directed the Biomedical Imaging Lab, where his research centered on computational imaging techniques. He then went on to start several companies, each time identifying the need for a new standard, building the open-source infrastructure, and helping enterprises adopt it at scale. Brilliant, open-minded, deeply caring, and generous, Travis is someone who can help us understand what is happening and what we do about it. My hope is this will be the first of many conversations as we navigate the acceleration in technological innovation (and skullduggery) and seek to ensure that tools such as AI serve the health and prosperity of a human civilization. Full Report: Subscribe to

The Solari Report | Catherine Austin Fitts

10,858 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

✨ Participation in TOKEN2049 in Singapore was a true revelation for everyone working in the fields of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI. The innovative ideas, engaging discussions, and debates that took place at this event provide a unique insight into the rapid evolution of the digital economy. 🔗 The DeHealth team showcased our advanced blockchain protocol at the conference, which gives users full control over their medical data. Our decentralized storage system ensures the security, accessibility, and complete privacy of medical information by using private keys for data management and integration with eHealth applications. We aim to set a new standard in data security and user control, paving the way for widespread adoption in healthcare. 💡 The conference discussed key trends and challenges facing public and private markets, as well as the future of financial instruments and infrastructure based on cryptocurrencies. Eastern and Western projects, solutions to privacy and transparency issues, and the challenges of fragmented cryptocurrency infrastructures were all major topics on the agenda. 🌍 Token2049 demonstrated that the future of crypto is not limited to technology alone—building sustainable and practical systems that can integrate into the global financial ecosystem is becoming a crucial aspect. At DeHealth, we are confident that this is just the beginning of our journey, and we will continue to move forward, bringing innovation to the fields of health and finance. 🚀 More information about the event and insights can be found in the article by DeHealth CEO Denys Tsvaig , which he wrote exclusively for HackerNoon. #Token2049 #Blockchain #DeHealth #CryptoInnovation #HealthData #BlockchainInHealth #DeFi #Crypto #Privacy #Transparency #tsvaig #FutureOfFinance #MedTech #DigitalEconomy #Singapore #BlockchainProtocol #DataOwnership #FinancialInnovation

✨ Participation in TOKEN2049 in Singapore was a true revelation for everyone working in the fields of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI. The innovative ideas, engaging discussions, and debates that took place at this event provide a unique insight into the rapid evolution of the digital economy. 🔗 The DeHealth team showcased our advanced blockchain protocol at the conference, which gives users full control over their medical data. Our decentralized storage system ensures the security, accessibility, and complete privacy of medical information by using private keys for data management and integration with eHealth applications. We aim to set a new standard in data security and user control, paving the way for widespread adoption in healthcare. 💡 The conference discussed key trends and challenges facing public and private markets, as well as the future of financial instruments and infrastructure based on cryptocurrencies. Eastern and Western projects, solutions to privacy and transparency issues, and the challenges of fragmented cryptocurrency infrastructures were all major topics on the agenda. 🌍 Token2049 demonstrated that the future of crypto is not limited to technology alone—building sustainable and practical systems that can integrate into the global financial ecosystem is becoming a crucial aspect. At DeHealth, we are confident that this is just the beginning of our journey, and we will continue to move forward, bringing innovation to the fields of health and finance. 🚀 More information about the event and insights can be found in the article by DeHealth CEO Denys Tsvaig , which he wrote exclusively for HackerNoon. #Token2049 #Blockchain #DeHealth #CryptoInnovation #HealthData #BlockchainInHealth #DeFi #Crypto #Privacy #Transparency #tsvaig #FutureOfFinance #MedTech #DigitalEconomy #Singapore #BlockchainProtocol #DataOwnership #FinancialInnovation

DeHealth

10,268 просмотров • 2 лет назад

Today we’re launching a series of initiatives to promote social and economic well-being in Latin America by focusing on people’s real needs: access to services, care, a healthy environment, quality jobs, and security. “Buen vivir” (living well), a concept originating in Indigenous and Afro-descendant traditions across the region, inspires this work and emphasizes belonging, community, and harmony with nature. Spanning eight years, this work will support civil society organizations and partnerships with governments to co-create public policies that directly address the needs of historically marginalized populations, with a particular focus on Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant communities, and women. The strategy will focus primarily on Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, while also promoting regional exchange and collaboration with countries like Chile and Guatemala. “For decades, we have supported partners in Latin America striving for progress. Today in the face of global power shifts, and with trade systems being completely upended, we must rise to meet this moment. Collective action has never been so important. New coalitions will emerge. Where there are opportunities, we will act with boldness and conviction to improve living conditions and help strengthen open societies,” said Open Society Chair Alex Soros. “Today’s challenge is to show that democracy can be more than just a political system,” said Pedro Abramovay, vice president of programs at Open Society. “Inspired by the idea of ‘buen vivir,’ we want to restore democracy’s ability to offer both meaning and a shared future,” he added.

Today we’re launching a series of initiatives to promote social and economic well-being in Latin America by focusing on people’s real needs: access to services, care, a healthy environment, quality jobs, and security. “Buen vivir” (living well), a concept originating in Indigenous and Afro-descendant traditions across the region, inspires this work and emphasizes belonging, community, and harmony with nature. Spanning eight years, this work will support civil society organizations and partnerships with governments to co-create public policies that directly address the needs of historically marginalized populations, with a particular focus on Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant communities, and women. The strategy will focus primarily on Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, while also promoting regional exchange and collaboration with countries like Chile and Guatemala. “For decades, we have supported partners in Latin America striving for progress. Today in the face of global power shifts, and with trade systems being completely upended, we must rise to meet this moment. Collective action has never been so important. New coalitions will emerge. Where there are opportunities, we will act with boldness and conviction to improve living conditions and help strengthen open societies,” said Open Society Chair Alex Soros. “Today’s challenge is to show that democracy can be more than just a political system,” said Pedro Abramovay, vice president of programs at Open Society. “Inspired by the idea of ‘buen vivir,’ we want to restore democracy’s ability to offer both meaning and a shared future,” he added.

Open Society Foundations

34,066 просмотров • 1 год назад

In this special live event, Founders In Arms Podcast brings together a room full of founders at Mercury's San Francisco headquarters for an intimate conversation about building, investing, and the future of AI. Max Mullen is co-founder at Instacart, where he led product and grew it from a contrarian idea into the leader in online grocery delivery and eventually a publicly traded company. Now Max Mullen is an active investor and runs a founder community in San Francisco called Workshop. Max shares lessons from over a decade of building and his perspective on AI's transformative potential. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcome to the first live Founders in Arms event at Mercury HQ (00:43) Introduction to Max Mullen and his early investment in Mercury (03:58) Max's origin story and first startup at Startup Weekend (04:36) Building a social network and getting acquihired (05:39) The path from acquihire to founding Instacart (06:19) Why Max wanted to solve real-world operational problems (07:17) Starting Instacart when there was no gig economy (09:15) Overcoming the "grocery delivery is dead" narrative (11:48) Market timing and why Webvan was too early (14:37) Being a non-technical co-founder in a technical role (17:45) The PARE framework for building company culture (22:09) Max's approach to M&A at Instacart (24:00) The Caper smart shopping cart acquisition story (25:31) How founders can position for acquisition (28:26) Why product-market fit attracts acquirers (29:46) Evaluating investments: market size vs. founder quality (32:54) Max and Immad's differing investment philosophies (35:39) The current state of VC funding and AI companies (36:51) The three best times to raise money as a founder (39:15) Instacart's seasonal business patterns and fundraising timing (39:59) The most interesting opportunities in AI right now (40:24) Why every profession will have AI agent co-pilots (41:44) What AI-native companies will look like for the next generation

In this special live event, Founders In Arms Podcast brings together a room full of founders at Mercury's San Francisco headquarters for an intimate conversation about building, investing, and the future of AI. Max Mullen is co-founder at Instacart, where he led product and grew it from a contrarian idea into the leader in online grocery delivery and eventually a publicly traded company. Now Max Mullen is an active investor and runs a founder community in San Francisco called Workshop. Max shares lessons from over a decade of building and his perspective on AI's transformative potential. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Welcome to the first live Founders in Arms event at Mercury HQ (00:43) Introduction to Max Mullen and his early investment in Mercury (03:58) Max's origin story and first startup at Startup Weekend (04:36) Building a social network and getting acquihired (05:39) The path from acquihire to founding Instacart (06:19) Why Max wanted to solve real-world operational problems (07:17) Starting Instacart when there was no gig economy (09:15) Overcoming the "grocery delivery is dead" narrative (11:48) Market timing and why Webvan was too early (14:37) Being a non-technical co-founder in a technical role (17:45) The PARE framework for building company culture (22:09) Max's approach to M&A at Instacart (24:00) The Caper smart shopping cart acquisition story (25:31) How founders can position for acquisition (28:26) Why product-market fit attracts acquirers (29:46) Evaluating investments: market size vs. founder quality (32:54) Max and Immad's differing investment philosophies (35:39) The current state of VC funding and AI companies (36:51) The three best times to raise money as a founder (39:15) Instacart's seasonal business patterns and fundraising timing (39:59) The most interesting opportunities in AI right now (40:24) Why every profession will have AI agent co-pilots (41:44) What AI-native companies will look like for the next generation

Rajat Suri

144,197 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

Last week I joined scholars, business leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the Academy of International Business Africa Conference hosted by Strathmore University Business School Strathmore Business School. What stood out clearly is that in a world increasingly defined by uncertainty and complexity, Africa’s experience is becoming not just relevant, but a source of insight for global businesses. Complexity is now an accelerator driving faster innovation, new business models and globally relevant solutions rooted in local realities. From the continued evolution of M-PESA as a platform for financial inclusion and innovation, to the critical role of public-private partnerships, supportive policy environments and human-centred technology, the opportunities before us are immense. Realising them will require bold thinking, collaboration and a shared commitment to inclusive growth. I was encouraged by the depth of discussion and the exchange of ideas on how Africa can continue to lead through innovation, resilience and entrepreneurship. My sincere thanks to Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Vice Chancellor of Strathmore University, Professor Ben Ngoye, Conference Co-Chair, and the entire Strathmore Business School team for convening such an important forum and for their warm hospitality. The future of Africa will not be defined by what happens to us, but by what we choose to build together. #AIBAfricaConference #AIB2026 #DevelopingGreatAfricanLeaders

Last week I joined scholars, business leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the Academy of International Business Africa Conference hosted by Strathmore University Business School Strathmore Business School. What stood out clearly is that in a world increasingly defined by uncertainty and complexity, Africa’s experience is becoming not just relevant, but a source of insight for global businesses. Complexity is now an accelerator driving faster innovation, new business models and globally relevant solutions rooted in local realities. From the continued evolution of M-PESA as a platform for financial inclusion and innovation, to the critical role of public-private partnerships, supportive policy environments and human-centred technology, the opportunities before us are immense. Realising them will require bold thinking, collaboration and a shared commitment to inclusive growth. I was encouraged by the depth of discussion and the exchange of ideas on how Africa can continue to lead through innovation, resilience and entrepreneurship. My sincere thanks to Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Vice Chancellor of Strathmore University, Professor Ben Ngoye, Conference Co-Chair, and the entire Strathmore Business School team for convening such an important forum and for their warm hospitality. The future of Africa will not be defined by what happens to us, but by what we choose to build together. #AIBAfricaConference #AIB2026 #DevelopingGreatAfricanLeaders

Peter Ndegwa

11,914 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад