In case you haven't read enough articles on OpenAI, I've got another one for you! My most recent blog post will break down the debate around OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit and include: 1) The history of the various legal structures OpenAI has gone through 2) A reminder of what a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) is 3) The potential implications of OpenAI becoming a PBC https://lnkd.in/gigTwX2i
Rise Together Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Empowering companies to reimagine the ways their assets and core strengths can be used to drive social change.
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A common question I get from companies I speak with is, I want to give back or drive impact but I don't want to start a 501(c)(3) - and I agree! Starting a private or public foundation is expensive and admin-heavy, and is really best reserved for much later-stage companies like Starbucks and Coca-Cola. But there are plenty of other options - DAF, fiscal sponsorship, B Corp Certification. I describe the various options in the below blog post and explain which types of companies are best suited for each structure. https://lnkd.in/g7na37Ps
Formalizing Impact - Deciding the “How” Behind Your Giving — Rise Together
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Excited to be joining Rahul and team on their adventure of re-inventing drones as first responders!
Aerodome is proud to announce our $21.5 million Series A round, led by CRV. This brings our total funding to $28 million, which will help us deploy next-generation air support to communities across the country. We remain focused on one thing, continuously building the future of drone-as-first-responder (DFR) technology. Agencies like Hawthorne PD are already experiencing massive benefits by implementing Aerodome, where the average Aerodome drone response time to emergencies is 85 seconds. "Aerodome's willingness to engage with our staff on the unique characteristics of our jurisdiction, and future directions with which to grow DFR capabilities, has led to high levels of confidence between our Department and their company," said Lieutenant Robert Mitchell at Hawthorne Police Department. "We were happy to partner with Aerodome. They did what they said they were going to do, and more.” Check out our press release to learn more about our Series A and the future of DFR: https://lnkd.in/edEXpKMA
Aerodome Raises $21.5M in Series A Funding Led by CRV
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Fun to see a portfolio company on TIME's Most Influential Company List, congrats Richard and team Saildrone!
Honored to have Saildrone recognized in the Time100 Most Influential Companies of 2024! https://lnkd.in/gdK7C9Sq
TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2024: Saildrone
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I'm so pleased to share the full report of the impact initiative we partnered with portfolio company Origin on - a first-of-its-kind study on the prevalence of pelvic floor problems amongst women ages 18-59. Female health has historically been underserved and under-researched - and when it comes to pelvic floor health, we know very little. This study will start a broader conversation and pull pelvic health issues out of the shadows - ultimately driving more research and accelerating payer coverage. A few stats that showcase the severity of pelvic floor health issues: 🛑 Pelvic health symptoms impacted 8 in 10 women within the past year. 🛑 83% report at least one pelvic health symptom in the past year (75% report two or more) 🛑 Millennial women are even more likely to report a host of symptoms than Gen X 🛑 64% say symptoms negatively impact their lives, yet 96% have not received a related health diagnosis Please share the report with your network to keep this conversation going! https://lnkd.in/g_wmJ64x #origin #pelvichealth #womenshealth #research
The 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study | Origin
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No, it should not be normal to pee your pants as an adult (although many of us women, including myself, often do...). The below study highlights the extreme prevalence in pelvic floor issues among women of all ages. Please repost to drive awareness of these issues - thank you Origin for being at the forefront of this and providing access to quality pelvic healthcare. We are so excited to have supported you in this enlightening research initiative at Rise Together Ventures. #womenshealth #research #pelvichealth #origin
New study by Origin & Ipsos Highlights the Hidden Pelvic Health Crisis Over the years, we've gotten used to people telling us that pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leaks and pelvic pain are "niche” issues that “only” impact postpartum and older women (as if these people count less?). And until now, we’ve lacked detailed and validated data to prove them wrong. That changes today. Conducted in partnership with Ipsos and made possible with a grant from Rise Together Ventures, the 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study shows that pelvic health issues among women ages 18-59 have reached epidemic levels — and we are not getting the care we need. 🛑 Pelvic health symptoms impacted 8 in 10 women within the past year. 🛑 83% report at least one pelvic health symptom in the past year (75% report two or more) 🛑 The average number of pelvic health symptoms reported is 5 🛑 Millennial women are even more likely to report a host of symptoms than Gen X 🛑 64% say symptoms negatively impact their lives, yet 96% have not received a related health diagnosis If you’re nodding your head, repost to help drive awareness about these issues and advocate for more and better pelvic healthcare — and DM us if you want to collaborate on future research or discuss the data with our clinical team. See the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gT6NGAyT #powertothepelvicfloor #thefuturefeelsgood #pelvichealth #womenshealth #research
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A long overdue post, but no less exciting. We invested in Saildrone, an innovative company dedicated to improving our understanding of the planet. Our philanthropic capital is being put to good use, and we're proud to be a part of such an important mission. Check out the link below to learn more about why we invested and the impact we hope to make: https://lnkd.in/ge8u2Vba
Why We Invested in Saildrone: Harnessing the Wind for Ocean Science — Rise Together
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Portfolio company Paystand launches their own .org! Paving the way for companies to use their superpowers for good. https://lnkd.in/gDKwRC3m
Portfolio company Paystand launches Paystand.org! — Rise Together
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A very brief review on the venture landscape of 2023 - a year of challenge, uncertainty, but also the opportunity to support the next crop of transformative companies led by pioneering founders. Read the full story here, written by our new intern, Harshita! https://lnkd.in/d9fjanh3
Review of Venture Capital 2023 — Rise Together
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To close out the year, sharing a "Why We Invested" for one of our recent investments: DroneDeploy - the leading cloud-based drone mapping and analytics platform. I chased this company for nearly 9 months as they are an ideal fit for our unique strategy at Rise Together - link to the full post below, but highlights here as well: 1) Large and growing market of commercial drone software. 2) Established leader in the reality capture software solution market. 3) Product-focused and passionate founders. 4) Actionable impact potential with an existing impact base. https://lnkd.in/gyEHwckB