Scarcity vs. Abundance
Innovation and capital are running on two different clocks. Jon Callaghan on why VC's scarcity view gets an abundant AI market backwards.
Consensus Never Built the Future
Here we are amidst one of the greatest innovation waves of a lifetime, yet the venture capital industry is operating with a feverish conformity at both ends of the market: seed and growth.
The Vintage of a Lifetime: Recapping the Inaugural Connected Stack of Enterprise AI
On September 10, the air in San Francisco was electric. A carefully curated group of the brightest minds in Enterprise AI—Founders, builders, investors, and buyers from the Fortune 1000—gathered to actively build the future. This was Connected Stack, and it was an honor for us at True Ventures to help coalesce this landmark gathering with our 20 other VC co-hosts.
The Tragedy of the Common: How AI Will Restore Value to Startup Equity
AI won’t just save venture with another epic vintage; it will redistribute value to the entire startup economy.
2023 at True: Our Year in Review
AI investments, 56 founders newly backed by True, 17 years of True Founder Camp, and more – our team reflects on the past year and looks ahead at what's next.
2022 at True: Year in Review
The True Ventures team shares founder highlights, from the year's acquisitions to community gatherings that kept founders connected and supported as they grow their teams and companies.
2021 at True: Our Year in Review
Celebrating three IPOs, multiple acquisitions, and $139 million invested in 50 new companies and endeavors, the True Ventures team looks back at 2021 – and pictures what’s to come.
2020 at True: Our Year in Review
Jon Callaghan and Phil Black reflect on the silver lining of 2020, including the founders and teams that were nothing short of resilient.
2019: Our Year in Review [infographic]
Jon Callaghan shares True Ventures’ end-of-year infographic showcasing portfolio wins, community highlights, and a big thanks to all the firm’s supporters.
Swoot Creates Social Space for Podcast Listening
Jon Callaghan announces True Ventures’ investment in Swoot, a social podcast player that shows you what friends are listening to.
2018: Our Year in Review [infographic]
With several notable acquisitions, an award for Venture Firm of the Year, and 56 new, visionary startup founders adding their unique brilliance to the True community, the True Ventures team celebrates 2018 and eagerly looks ahead at what's next.
MyVR Is Picking Up Where the Vacation Rental Industry Left Off
Jon Callaghan welcomes property management software MyVR and Co-Founders Jonathan Murray, Mike Stachowiak and Markus Nordvik to the True Ventures community.