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🚀 AI adoption is accelerating, but trust remains a major hurdle. While 69% of workers are optimistic about digital tech, only 25% fully trust AI tools. At the same time, companies are doubling down — mentions of AI-related terms in corporate earnings calls surged last year. How can businesses bridge this gap? Our latest blog explores how companies like Anthropic, GitLab, and AutogenAI are tackling this challenge head-on. From embedding ethical guardrails with constitutional AI to using transparent validation frameworks and proving impact with measurable results, these companies offer practical lessons for building trust in AI. 🔎 Discover actionable insights on how to: - Build trust and safety from day one - Create transparent validation frameworks - Demonstrate measurable business value 📖 Learn how industry leaders are driving responsible AI adoption: https://lnkd.in/e-DMjnMz

📸 We're still buzzing over last night's CIO Dinner in Paris 🇫🇷 After a great event last week in NYC, we had the chance to host members of our European executive network and portfolio founders for an evening of connection and important conversation around AI adoption in the enterprise. Thank you to everyone who came out for the occassion, and special thanks to our team in Europe for hosting: Derek Asbun, Samuel Ackah-Yensu, Jess Bartos, Nowi Kallen, Alex Quie, Tassbieh 'Taz' Hassan, and Kristi King 🙏 Until next time Paris, au revoir!

Another VC post about Wiz? You bet 😄. Read our reflections below on the Wiz journey that led up to yesterday’s news (TLDR: focus, hard work, deep research, execution and importantly, the power of distribution). https://lnkd.in/dbTYDvb3 Salesforce Ventures

🚀 92% of companies plan to increase their AI investments over the next three years But how many will implement AI effectively? Our brand new AI Implementation Playbook is designed to ensure AI isn't just adopted — but that teams build a thoughtful strategy around it 🌟 Developed with insights from 115+ portfolio companies, including leaders from Anthropic, Together AI, and Hugging Face, our Playbook offers a clear roadmap for assessing your AI readiness, overcoming challenges, and scaling AI across your organization. From real-world examples to practical strategies, this playbook is designed to help you turn AI insights into action. Ready to see where your business stands and how to move forward? Download the playbook and start your AI journey today. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8f-_uxJ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIImplementation

🌟 Big news in the world of cybersecurity! We’re thrilled to celebrate the $32B intended acquisition of our portfolio company Wiz by Google Cloud! Huge congratulations to the entire Wiz team on this incredible milestone. From day one, Wiz has demonstrated a relentless commitment to innovation, redefining cloud security for businesses worldwide. Back in 2021, we decided to invest in Wiz’s Series B because we were inspired by their mission to make public cloud infrastructure more secure — and by a founding team that was experienced, gritty, and visionary. It has been an honor to support Wiz on their journey — witnessing their rapid growth, breakthrough innovations, and the unwavering leadership of CEO Assaf Rappaport and his co-founders Ami Luttwak, Roy R., and Yinon C. This acquisition is a testament to the entire team’s dedication and the impact they’ve made in the cybersecurity space. A big thank you to the Wiz founders, employees, and partners for their hard work and vision. Here’s to continued innovation toward building the best security platform in the world 🚀 Read more about the Wiz acquisition: https://lnkd.in/eccuxHCt

This week we're publishing our official AI Implementation Playbook 🤖 Based off interviews with dozens of Salesforce Ventures portfolio founders, this playbook is the de facto resource for any founder or executive that wants to optimize their business with AI and needs some help getting started. Highlights include: ✅ AI readiness assessment framework 📊 Data audit checklist 🛣️ Implementation roadmap 🤝 Real-world case studies We're excited to share this timely resource with our network very soon ⏱️ #AI #FutureOfWork #GenerativeAI

📸 Scenes from last night's Data Leader Dinner in New York City 🗽 It was a pleasure to gather with our executive network and portfolio founders for an evening of connection and knowledge sharing. Topics of conversation included integrating AI/ML, ensuring data security and compliance, and democratizing data access. Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to our MCs Derek Asbun, Tassbieh 'Taz' Hassan, Kristi King, Laura Rowson, and Susan Emerson 🙏

🌟 Elevate 2025: Two Days of Inspiration and Growth 🌟 In a few weeks, we'll host our portfolio founders, industry thought leaders, and Salesforce executives for our annual invite-only CEO summit: Elevate 🚀 This year's event promises to be our best yet, featuring keynotes by Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix and statistician Nate Silver, fireside conversations with ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski and Airtable CEO Howie Liu, workshops on topics that are top of mind for founders, curated networking sessions, and so much more. We're counting down the days, and look forward to welcoming our attendees soon 🙏 For more information on Elevate, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ebpJcN8G

🌏 Join the Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund Team 🌏 Salesforce Ventures is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Impact Fund investment team in San Francisco and contribute to growing and supporting our portfolio of climate tech, workforce and education, financial inclusion, and digital health companies. 🔍 Key Responsibilities: - Research and conduct outreach to build a robust pipeline of investments - Assist in analyzing company performance, market diligence, competitive analysis, and preparing investment committee materials - Monitor & develop insights on emerging trends and disruptive companies in our core focus areas - Support quarterly and annual reporting processes for our existing portfolio - Help plan and execute programs and events to promote the Impact Fund - Create presentations for internal senior management and external audiences 📚 Required Skills & Experience: - 1-2 years of investment experience - Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills; ability to think critically and creatively - Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to communicate succinctly and clearly - Passion for social and environmental impact If you believe business is a powerful platform for change and have the skills and experience to contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that is driving measurable social and environmental impact 🚀

Being featured in Times Square makes this International Women's Day a little more special. 💗 What I've always loved about Salesforce & Salesforce Ventures is that we live by our values of courage, trust, mutual success, and equality. These values are why we support founders from a plurality of backgrounds and work with them to build inclusive and impactful companies. It's not just good business — it's good for the world. Thank you Pledge 1% and Nasdaq for recognizing mine and my team's work. We still have so much more we want to accomplish!