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JUST RELEASED:  Menlo’s Deedy Das joins Benjamin Popper for the latest Stack Overflow podcast episode! Deedy shares his journey from software engineer at Facebook and Google to investing in AI, ML, and next-gen infrastructure startups and software. This conversation covers: Tech Giant Experience: Deedy shares his time as a software engineer at Facebook and Google, offering an insider's view of big tech. Startup Success: Deedy's talks about his experience as part of the founding team at Glean as the pre-product company grew to reach a multi-billion dollar valuation From engineering to investing: Deedy shares how his time at big tech companies informs his lens as an investor in groundbreaking AI, ML and next-gen infra startups. What’s next in AI? Deedy documents the rise of AI-driven companies in industries like climate tech, healthcare, and fashion and how new developments in generative AI are driving the next wave of innovation. TheAnthologyFund:  Deedy discusses Menlo’s $100M AI fund born through a partnership with Anthropic.  Check out the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/gb83Hbnx Make sure to follow @deedydas on Twitter and, if you're building in these spaces, Deedy and the team at @Menlo Ventures would love to connect!

🤖 "Beyond Bots: How AI Agents Are Driving the Next Wave of Enterprise Automation"🤖 Imagine a world where AI doesn’t just support your business—it runs it. We’re entering that era with AI agents that don’t just execute low-level tasks but make decisions, adapt in real time, and handle entire workflows autonomously. In this post, we explore how AI agents are redefining enterprise automation. Unlike traditional bots, these agents can decide, act, and adapt on our behalf—bringing a whole new level of efficiency to every function. 🔹 Is this RPA Redux? 🔹 How AI agents are powering decision engines 🔹 We map key players in each category across the market The  AI investors at @MenloVentures are excited to meet teams that are building this future. If you’re building in the agents space, we’d love to connect. - Jean-Paul (J.P.) Sanday , Steve Sloane, Naomi Pilosof Ionita, Derek Xiao 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2Si99ur

🚀 AI Agents: The Future of Enterprise Automation is Here 🚀 Generative AI is evolving at a rapid pace, reshaping every aspect it touches. We're now entering the era of AI agents—systems that not only think and reason, but also take action on your behalf. From retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to full-fledged autonomous agents, these architectures are set to revolutionize enterprise workflows. Whether you're building in this space or simply curious about the future of AI, our latest post  offers key insights on how automation is being transformed, we break down: 🔹 The building blocks for cognitive AI architectures 🔹 How Menlo-backed companies like Sana, Eve, and Typeface are leading the charge 🔹 What’s next for AI agents and enterprise automation Menlo is ALL IN on AI and actively seeking to invest in breakout companies. If you are a founder working in this space, we’d love to hear from you. “AIAgents: A New Architecture for Enterprise Automation” was authored by Menlo’s Tim Tully, Joff Redfern, Deedy Das, and Derek Xiao https://lnkd.in/g8yC9JgF

Love seeing Xaira Therapeutics on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2024 list of The 50 U.S. companies on the rise! We believe applying AI and large language models to biology holds incredible promise. 🧬🧬🧬 Xaira Therapeutics is at the forefront of developing innovative treatments by combining cutting-edge AI with profound biological insights. Congratulations to CEO Marc Tessier-Lavigne and team –we're proud to support you as you transform lives by accelerating drug discovery for under-served patient populations. For the full list, click here: https://lnkd.in/gFcVtF-w

Congratulations to AI powerhouse Pinecone on being named recognized among LinkedIn's Top Startups 2024: The 50 U.S. companies on the rise! Led by CEO Edo Liberty, Pinecone enables fast, scalable search and AI-powered insights, unlocking the full potential of customer data in real time. With Pinecone's vector database developers can build intelligent systems with unprecedented speed and scale.   We're proud to back this exceptional team as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI infrastructure. For the full list, click here: https://lnkd.in/gFcVtF-w

Typeface is recognized among LinkedIn's Top Startups 2024: The 50 U.S. Companies on the Rise! 🚀 As proud backers, we've witnessed firsthand how Typeface revolutionizes content creation with AI. Their innovative platform empowers businesses to craft compelling, on-brand content at scale-- fueling faster growth and deeper customer connections. Kudos to Typeface CEO Abhay Parasnis and the incredible Typeface team on your continued growth. Typeface is at the forefront of AI-driven content innovation, setting new standards for the industry. For the full list, click here: https://lnkd.in/gFcVtF-w

Huge congratulations to Typeface, Pinecone, and Xaira Therapeutics on making LinkedIn's Top Startups! We're thrilled to have backed these pioneering AI leaders and love seeing them get the recognition they deserve. From revolutionizing content creation to powering vector search and developing AI-driven therapeutics, these companies are shaping the future of technology and healthcare. Their diverse focus underscores the limitless potential of AI to transform industries and improve lives, making the future more dynamic and intelligent than ever.  Menlo Ventures will be right there with them, backing breakout companies that deliver a better future.  ALL IN ON AI. Full list here: https://lnkd.in/gFcVtF-w

Excited to see Menlo’s Deedy Das on the AIM 100 list of top AI Influencers and thinkers. As an investor, Deedy focuses on early-stage AI/ML, next-generation infrastructure, and enterprise software. Before joining Menlo, Deedy was part of the founding team at Glean, where he helped drive the pre-product company to a multi-billion dollar valuation. He’s an outspoken voice on Twitter/X. Follow him for thoughts on: - Technology and AI: Deedy draws on his technical background and unique lens as a technology investor to share insights on AI/ML, next-generation infrastructure, and enterprise software. - Startup Ecosystems: Deedy discusses the challenges and opportunities in building and scaling tech startups and shares his experiences with enterprise software and search technologies. - Personal experiences and cultural critiques-often inspired by his experience of living in India versus abroad, particularly around social dynamics and systemic differences. Our thanks to AIM, for recognizing this rockstar! https://lnkd.in/gwmapJh7