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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants This week, two researchers connected to Menten AI's journey have been awarded Nobel Prizes—one in Chemistry and the other in Physics. Prof. David Baker, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was a mentor to Menten AI's co-founder Vikram K. Mulligan. Vikram spent six years in Prof. Baker's lab at the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, laying the foundation for expanding beyond nature's 20 canonical amino acids to design peptide macrocycles with unnatural building blocks. This work is at the core of what Menten AI does. Meanwhile, Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, was a professor to the other founder of Menten AI, Hans Melo, at the University of Toronto. Hans was inspired by Prof. Hinton's deep teachings on machine learning, fueling his vision to apply AI to solve humanity's most pressing needs. At Menten AI, Hans and Vikram are building upon this legacy by creating a generative AI platform to design peptide macrocycles capable of targeting diseases beyond the reach of small molecules and biologics. Trained at some of the world's leading institutions, they are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Here's to the giants who have paved the way and to the future they are building together.

Exciting times ahead for businesses aiming to accelerate growth! 🚀 DinMo is empowering companies to: - Seamlessly access data through integration with cloud warehouses - Create omnichannel customer journeys that boost engagement - Leverage AI-driven predictive analytics for better growth #CDP (Customer Data Platform) represents an emerging software category poised for substantial growth as customer acquisition activities shift from technology teams to marketing departments. This transition is driven by technological advancements, particularly the rise of centralized databases, and the necessity for companies to manage first-party data more effectively in light of the decline of cookies. DinMo is strategically positioned to capitalize on this trend, offering a product that aligns well with these evolving needs and a founding team with deep market insight and understanding of key challenges. More details about the round can be found: - in the media https://lnkd.in/dfa3TBXn - and on the company's website https://lnkd.in/es3mRTFn A special thanks to the team at 468 Capital, Diogo and Guilherme, for introducing us to Oussama, founder of DinMo, and for being great partners throughout our journey!

We had a great night yesterday with James from NFX and several entrepreneurs backed by big_bets. Thank you, James! Our admiration for you only grows with time! Felipe Rezende Aivia.ai Berthier Ribeiro Ume Rangel Barbosa Apoia Santiago Blanco Gonzalez Prota Games Guilherme Pinho Brique Leandro Noel BRLA Digital Marcelo Leite alexandre mello big_bets Marco Kohara Huna

Another great milestone for Pepper Bio. Congrats Jon (Yu) Hu, Samantha Dale Strasser and team!

We're excited to announce that Pepper Bio is launching a collaboration to increase understanding of healthy muscle growth with Novo Nordisk’s Bio Innovation Hub through its Co-Creation Greenhouse Program. Founded by MIT and Havard alumni, Pepper Bio integrates genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and phosphoproteomic data into a transomic activity signature to answer complex biological questions. Using Pepper Bio’s COMPASS transomic platform, we will conduct research to create a transcriptomic signature characteristic of healthy muscle growth, eventually leading to possible functional muscle. COMPASS has validated capabilities in identifying targets, untangling the drivers of disease, and profiling novel modalities. This collaboration with the #BioInnovationHub provides Pepper Bio with funding and access to Novo Nordisk scientists.

Lazy AI: Revolutionizing Web Development with Anthropic https://lnkd.in/duahDQBG

unico IDtech, a Brazilian digital identity unicorn, has acquired two startups—Oz Forensics from Dubai and Trully from Mexico. Oz Forensics specializes in combating deepfake fraud, using AI to detect if a person in front of a screen is real. Trully, focused on Latin America, helps Unico expand its presence in Mexico, where digital fraud rates are high. These acquisitions are part of Unico's global expansion strategy to build a robust identity validation infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/dd67GKUe

PayPal leads Series A in Ume, marking only its second investment in Brazil. Berthier Ribeiro Theo R. Marco Cristo Marcio Palheta Thayná Teixeira da Silva https://lnkd.in/dKxAwAGX

Passionfroot and Cello giving this masterclass on Influencer Referral Programs 😍 https://lnkd.in/dZM3RH7N

Axenya has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of the World's Best Digital Health Companies by Newsweek, in partnership with Statista. This inaugural ranking not only underscores the innovation and effectiveness of digital health solutions worldwide but also highlights the rigor and prestige associated with this recognition. https://lnkd.in/gsjf7JTU