Our Considerations on Robotics, Updated
It’s been a while since I last wrote publicly about robotics, though it remains a core focus of my time in deep tech. Our previous post on the topic dates back to last July and given how quickly markets and technologies evolve (and how we naturally refine our thinking over time), it feels like the […]
Investing in better health: we’re delighted to announce our investment in NiaHealth
Shifting healthcare systems from reactive to proactive care is critical – the best outcomes occur when people can take action early, before a condition becomes a diagnosis. That’s why we are excited to announce that we have led a $2.5m pre-seed round for NiaHealth and are thrilled that they are coming out of stealth and […]
Reflections after a Month Back in VC
It’s been about a little over a month since I joined Version One and returned to early-stage venture after spending the past five years as a founder in the addiction treatment space. While a month is a short amount of time, it’s been fascinating to see how certain things have changed during my time away. […]
Welcoming Josh Nussbaum, V1’s venture partner
As the saying goes, it’s hard to find a needle in a haystack. That’s exactly how it felt as Boris and I spent the past few years looking to grow our team. But just as we began to slow down our efforts, the perfect person appeared. It’s funny how, in both life and venture capital, […]
The rise of “India for India” opportunities
India has long been recognized as home to the largest developer ecosystem in the world, stemming from the global trend of outsourcing software development to India’s pool of skilled and cheaper developers. But what started as a move by Western companies to reduce development costs has now evolved into a thriving and dynamic tech hub […]