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A message for AI apps founders: don't optimize for gross margin too early or you may undermine your company’s potential. Sarah Hinkfuss explains why gross margin is a BS metric, and why gross margin for these companies rapidly changes over time due to structural, strategic, and financial considerations. https://lnkd.in/gzD9BSc3

Mark your calendars for 9/5 in SF! BCV partners Merritt Hummer, Christina Melas-Kyriazi, and Aaref Hilaly will attend The Information's AI Summit. And don't miss Aaref's insights on the most impactful AI opportunities and the cutting-edge research driving them forward. https://lnkd.in/gs5VCHTh

Today we're taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce with founders. Hightouch, Relay, Bloomreach, Cleanlab, MagicSchool AI and soona shared some of their earliest photos with us, and it’s amazing to see how far they’ve come!

Join us 9/5 in SF at The Information's AI Summit! BCV partners Merritt Hummer and Christina Melas-Kyriazi will be there, and Aaref Hilaly will speak about compelling AI opportunities and what researchers on the cutting edge are excited about. 

Unplanned downtime is down, but costs are still climbing thanks to pricey parts, shipping, and aging gear. Get the details in MaintainX's first-ever State of Industrial Maintenance Report.

Relay's new Cash Flow Compass highlights that 42% of business owners overestimate cash flow control. It is a game-changer for helping small businesses take charge of their finances!

EvenUp helps personal injury lawyers save time and win cases. They're on the "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" list from Forbes today and we couldn't agree more with that assessment.

For network executives navigating AI integration, check out this in-depth report by AvidThink examining AI's role in the networking ecosystem, use cases of early AI/ML implementations and outcomes, and a roadmap for progress towards autonomous networks. There's also a video series with perspectives from industry leaders, like Augtera Networks' Rahul Aggarwal explaining top uses for #AIOps in networking, among other topics presented by execs at IBM, VMware, Rakuten Symphony and Red Hat.