We're seeing a ramp in early stage acquisitions, which was once a staple of venture-backed exits. Some of the same players are involved (Google, Meta), but now OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX and others are in the mix too. That's a positive for the ecosystem. techcrunch.com/2026/05/01/me…

ChatGPT or Copilot for sales prospecting? Both can help, but they are not the same. And neither replaces the need for accurate, real-time sales intelligence. In our latest blog, we break down how each tool supports prospecting, where they fall short, and what GTM teams actually need to build pipeline faster. Read the full article today by commenting BLOG.

Introducing a new way to search on Workgrounds 🔎 Just describe the type of hotel you're looking for – in your own words – and our AI search does the rest. Try things like "modern hotels north of the river in Austin" or "artsy hotels for 25 in Miami" buff.ly/O8hkvym

👉 One thing our CTV attribution guide makes obvious: no serious advertiser measures with a single method anymore. Every approach comes with tradeoffs. IP matching is fast, but shared households can inflate results by 15–25%. MMM can drift 30–50% without proper geo calibration. Identity graphs only measure within their matched universe, leaving gaps everywhere else. Deterministic measurement helps teams make day-to-day creative and audience decisions with confidence. Probabilistic models help validate incrementality, budget allocation, and broader media impact over time. The strongest measurement stacks use both. The guide also maps how measurement maturity evolves over time, from simple IP-based attribution all the way to a fully layered stack combining geo testing, MMM, identity graphs, and log-level data. Build a measurement foundation strong enough to support smarter optimization, cleaner incrementality testing, and better budget decisions as spend scales. Link below for our full guide of best practices!

“No budget” usually means “No urgency.”

Our founder, Graham Parker, regularly makes this case in conversations. AI is reshaping operations. Tariffs are redrawing trade lanes. New compliance regimes, new players entirely. The pace of change is unprecedented. Few people have lived through more supply chain cycles than David Warrick. 23 years leading global supply chain at Microsoft, now EVP at Overhaul. David is joining Graham on May 13 for a fireside chat. Register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0v4Csc0 #SupplyChain #Freight #Logistics #Transportation

AI has dropped the cost per sales call by over 500% Our AI call centres start at just 9 cents per minute 🤷 Take a look at our AI agent organising a home equity deal in under 45 seconds.

Proud to be a part of this one! Congrat @torreyleonard and the whole @thoughtlyai team! Big things are on the horizon!

It’s 8PM on a Saturday. Dog walked. Wine poured. Phone lights up. It’s a founder. We pick up. Building doesn’t happen 9–5 — and neither do the conversations that matter most. Skylar Dorosin shares 8 questions founders ask as they scale (via @StephNass ) openvc.app/blog/eight-questi…

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There are so many types of travel, meaning there's no one owner at most orgs. We built Workgrounds for anyone who plans company gatherings, from EAs to finance to HR to managers… and everyone in between. CEO @nsethi talks about it on @nvpcap's podcast: buff.ly/y4UXrgb

Excited to share that we just closed our 2nd fund @nvpcap Fund II! Our thesis is straightforward, the next generation of defining companies will be vertical AI. If you’re a founder on a mission to transform physical industries with AI let’s talk. nvpcap.com/blog/nvp-capital-…

“It’s a skill set hard to quantify some times but I love it,” says Vaughn Crowe co-founder and managing partner of venture firm @nvpcap They call Vaughn “the connector” in the VC space. He just raised $80 million to invest in startup AI software companies. Alongside partner Dan Borok, nvp will invest in 25 startups with check sizes up to $3 million. Vaughn joined me on The Enterprise Zone at @Nasdaq to discuss. youtu.be/xq5Sts0472E

I once sold my car to make payroll. Seriously. That moment didn’t just test me. It clarified the problem we’re now solving at @freightbillz and gave me the conviction to build something better. So when @danielborok invited me to join him on Between Two Quarters for @nvpcap's Founder Series, it felt like the perfect place to unpack that journey. Big thanks to Dan and the entire nvp capital team for backing founders who have lived the problems they’re solving like I have. youtube.com/watch?v=CPxEKHyW…

Thank you @WSJ for featuring @VulcanElements' $1.4 billion partnership with @DeptofWar, @CommerceGov, and @ReElementTech to scale a 100% vertically integrated magnet supply chain. Secretary of Commerce @howardlutnick stated earlier: “Our investment in Vulcan Elements will accelerate U.S. production of rare earth magnets for American manufacturers. We are laser-focused on bringing critical mineral and rare earth manufacturing back home, ensuring America’s supply chain is strong, secure and perfectly reliable.” Since its inception, Vulcan Elements’ mission has been to build a domestic rare earth magnet solution that can propel the United States into the 21st century and enable the next era of American economic dynamism and national security. This partnership is a milestone for the company’s mission, and for the United States of America.

Vulcan Elements is proud to announce a $1.4 billion partnership with the @DeptofWar, @CommerceGov, and @ReElementTech to scale Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies’ 100% vertically-integrated, domestic rare earth magnet supply chain. This partnership proves that America can manufacture rare earth magnets—entirely on U.S. soil. Since its inception, Vulcan Elements’ mission has been to build a domestic rare earth magnet solution that can propel the United States into the 21st century and enable the next era of American economic dynamism and national security. This partnership is a milestone for the company’s mission, and for the United States of America. As Secretary of Commerce @howardlutnick stated: “Our investment in Vulcan Elements will accelerate U.S. production of rare earth magnets for American manufacturers. We are laser-focused on bringing critical mineral and rare earth manufacturing back home, ensuring America’s supply chain is strong, secure and perfectly reliable.” “As a former Navy officer, I am honored by the trust that the American government and American people have placed in Vulcan Elements,” said Vulcan Elements CEO @_JohnMaslin. “Now more than ever, we remain focused on execution and performance, so that we can deliver a capability that the nation urgently needs. Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies already have a record of strong collaboration, and I look forward to continuing to work together as we move forward into this next phase of our partnership.” This is an honor and responsibility that Vulcan Elements takes very seriously. We will continue to stay laser-focused on delivering real results at a rapid pace.

We started @laborup_usa with a simple belief: America can’t rebuild its industrial base without rebuilding how we hire the people who power it. We raised $7.7M to build the defining AI solution that is Solving America's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Labor Crisis. I sat down with @dasha_shunina at @Forbes too share more. Link in comments⬇️ And to our investors, we're proud to be on this mission with you @nvpcap @torch @thresholdvc @westboundequity @rex_woodbury @heartland @JeffDean @evancharles @jeff_jordan @marketplaceshq @Wemimo11 and more folks not on twitter!

November is when everyone posts about what they’re thankful for, but I’d challenge you to think about what you’re really grateful for. For me, it’s my family, of course. But also the journey. The early days in startup sales. Investing in founders I believe in. Helping build the world’s largest logistics tech accelerator at ZEBOX, and then launching @freightbillz. I talked about all of this recently on the “Between Two Quarters” podcast with @danielborok at @nvpcap, and again at their happy hour that followed. It was a great reminder of how important it is to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going. Gratitude is what keeps you grounded.

Our team at nvp has been giving a lot of thought to where value will be created in #B2B #Fintech. There are lots of interesting opportunities, but today we're most excited about vertical use cases for the movement of money and assets. Read more here: newarkventurepartners.com/bl…

Such a great interview. I haven’t done one in a while! Take a listen, I get a little vulnerable.