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Loved speaking at the Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference at Newlab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard last week — a gathering of around 300 forward-thinkers exploring how technology is reshaping the maritime landscape. The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the need for more sustainable practices, greater operational efficiency, and stronger security frameworks. The global maritime technology market is projected to reach $345 billion by 2030, fueled by advancements in AI, IoT, and automation. Discussions on AI-powered logistics, autonomous systems, sustainable practices, efficiency, and cybersecurity highlighted just how much potential exists to revolutionize global shipping — with AI alone expected to improve operational efficiency by up to 60% in the coming years. Thanks to my co-hosts Sean Simons, Sammie Hasen, Pete Mathias, Drew W., Ryan Musto and the event sponsors Aprio, Gunderson Dettmer, and Silicon Valley Bank. A special shout out to my panel moderator Sean Simons (twice in one month!) for bringing together an inspiring group and to my fellow panelists Jonathan Chia, Stephen Lyman, and Geoff Douglass for an insightful exchange. Also great to see TMV portfolio company Nodal Networks on stage and hear Paul Albert-Lebrun talk about how technology is reshaping ports, logistics, and infrastructure to adapt to global trade shifts. On top of that, I had the opportunity to catch up with Kenji Togasaki from Iino Lines, one of TMV’s valued Limited Partners. His presence at the event highlights the strong partnerships we’re building within the maritime and logistics ecosystem. Looking forward to what’s next as innovation continues to accelerate in this space. #MaritimeTech #InnovationInShipping #SustainableLogistics #FutureOfShipping #VCInsights Kenji Togasaki

As an early-stage healthcare investor, I spend a lot of time thinking about problems and solutions, but just as much thinking about how great ideas come to life. In healthcare, the “how“ is often just as hard as building the science, technology, or product itself. Driving meaningful change requires coordination and buy-in from stakeholders across the ecosystem—providers, health systems, payers, biopharma, and beyond.  One of the things I love most about this space is that innovation can’t happen in a vacuum. The most impactful healthcare startups deeply understand this, building with collaboration at their core. That’s why last week’s Annual TMV Care Dinner felt so special. We brought together a tremendous group of founders, limited partners, co-investors, industry leaders, journalists, and experts for an evening of thoughtful conversation, connection, and partnership. We had an incredible time, and now comes the best part: seeing what takes shape from here. Grateful to everyone who joined – TMV portfolio founders (Roon, Novellia, Fabric Health, Tali AI, Weave, In-House Health, Elion, Banquet Health, Tinyhood, Inc., Ours Privacy and more), LPs, and collaborators – thanks for making it a great night.  A special thank you to our wonderful partners at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and team TMV: Soraya Darabi Marina Hadjipateras Azzi Agnelli Timothy Shey Darshan Somashekar Evan Wray Bailey DeVries Joshua Gold Justin Kazmark David Waldman Sean Villafranca.  Sharing a few moments captured by the talented Karen Obrist. Looking forward to keeping this conversation going.

Marketing and people ops talent, this is your opportunity to land a post Series A - pre Series B role at one of the fastest growing startups on the East Coast. (A very easy risk-reward trade off and the icing on the cake: the culture is amazing at Topline Pro !) TMV | #trailblazers

I am excited to announce Millie's $12M Series A co-led by TMV and Foreground Capital, with significant participation from Pivotal Ventures, Ingeborg Investments, March of Dimes Innovation Fund, as well as Amboy Street Ventures, Mother Ventures, Joyance Partners, LearnStart, BBG Ventures, Chai Ventures, and Coyote Ventures! We are incredibly grateful to have you all in our corner! I am also thrilled to announce our upcoming location in California this April with Good Samaritan Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare! Look out for more announcements soon :) When Talia, Sarah, and I launched Millie just over 2 years ago, we set out to create the kind of care we wanted for ourselves. To date, we have cared for over 1500 patients, delivered hundreds of Millie babies....and are welcoming some back for their second. Patients want to start care sooner and stay with us longer, and I'm also excited to share that we are expanding our offerings to include more gynecological care and early parenthood support! We are growing alongside our families! Check out our Careers page for these and other roles we are adding to the incredible team we have at Millie: Head of Strategic Operations https://lnkd.in/g3Ssy6Q4 Senior Marketing Manager https://lnkd.in/gbNpDaWy cc: Soraya Darabi, Emma Silverman, Alice Zheng, Elizabeth Bailey, Stasia Obremskey, Brittney Riley Gavini, Erin Harkless Moore, CFA, Anna Mason, Mira Kaufman, Eric Schaefer, Carli Sapir, Allison Stern, Jun Deng PhD, Don Burton, Nisha Dua, Claire Biernacki, Jessica Karr, Rajiv Kapoor, Alex Chung, Kimmie Carey, Terese Tatum, Patricia Bevitz, Adam Besvinick, Turner Novak, Amy Kane https://lnkd.in/gMSKM3hg

We are beyond happy to announce that Emma Silverman has been promoted to Partner at TMV ! Since joining TMV in 2021, Emma has been instrumental in shaping and growing our firm. Her unparalleled operational experience—gained at Bain & Co., where she worked in the Private Equity group and developed strategies for Fortune 500 companies—has been a cornerstone of her success. Emma’s career has been defined by her ability to build and scale. She was an early team member at Flamingo, a women’s care brand launched by Harry’s Inc., and Truebird Coffee, where she contributed meaningfully to creating and scaling impactful businesses. At TMV, she stepped seamlessly into the investing role while also playing a pivotal part in building our firm and culture as a thoughtful leader, gifted writer, and inspiring mentor. Early in her tenure, Emma discovered a deep passion for healthcare, driven by a desire to transform the industry to deliver equitable care for underserved communities and improve the lives of the caregivers who deliver it. She became a dedicated student of the space, channeling her natural curiosity, network-building skills, and operational expertise to emerge as a standout healthcare investor. Emma has expanded TMV’s care portfolio and now leads our efforts in this vital vertical. Her work has been transformative—not just for our firm but for the founders and teams she partners with, who consistently praise her unwavering support and invaluable insights. Emma is the partner every founder, investor, and operator wants in their corner, and we are so proud to have her in ours. Please join us in congratulating Emma on this tremendous achievement! #tmv #trailblazers #venturecapital #innovation #care

Delighted to finally announce the launch of TMV : Lifecycles, a stand-alone fund we are spearheading alongside our partner Azzi Agnelli to champion early stage companies confronting the global mental health crisis. Mental well-being is at the core of every facet of life, yet solutions addressing its root causes remain critically underfunded. This gap represents both a significant market opportunity and a powerful lever for positive systemic change. The companies we’ve backed so far are nothing short of inspiring — Banquet Health, Millie, Novellia, Resultid.ai, and Slingshot AI. And this is just the start... Read about our journey in ImpactAlpha and the Financial Times. If you share our vision for improving mental well-being globally, we’d love to hear from you.  care@tmv.vc #MentalHealth #ImpactInvesting #tmv #trailblazers https://lnkd.in/eZ-fYKiP ✨

Hi everyone, I am so very proud to announce TMV: Lifecycles - a new fund I’ve created alongside my partners at TMV, years in the making, born from my academic research, clinical studies, and investment experience. In an age of anxiety, we're betting on hope. Recent data shows young people in 2024 feel twice as much hope as discouragement about the future, with two-thirds describing themselves as "highly optimistic." This optimism drives our first vertically-focused fund. TMV: Lifecycles focuses on mental well-being through compassionate technology. Since the pandemic, we've seen mental health challenges reach epidemic levels. But we refuse to stand by. Instead, we're taking courageous action. Our portfolio companies are already making waves: Daylight Health integrates insurance-covered mental healthcare into primary care. Slingshot AI is developing a groundbreaking foundation model for AI therapy, democratising access to care Banquet Health Driving operational efficiency for food in hospitals while championing food as medicine, ensuring patients eat well while getting well. Novellia is a data interoperability platform, empowering patients and clinicians through data access and actionable insights. Millie is a modern, tech-enabled maternity clinic designed by moms and healthcare providers, integrating collaborative care, mental health support and midwifery care alongside a patient community. We invest across life's journey, recognizing that each stage brings unique challenges to heart and mind. Our approach is optimistic realism - acknowledging challenges while innovating solutions. The momentum is building. Morgan Stanley recently highlighted mental well-being as a strategic investment opportunity, and The Financial Times featured TMV: Lifecycles in the growing landscape of mental health innovation. This is bigger than just a fund - it's a movement. We welcome founders, investors, and supporters who share our vision of creating better mental health solutions for all. Join us in this vital mission. Reach out to learn more about how we're building a healthier tomorrow, together. TMV Soraya Darabi Marina Hadjipateras Emma Silverman Rikin Mathur Timothy Shey #MentalHealth #VentureCapital #Innovation #Healthcare #Impact

Something I’ve been thinking about: when should founders hire generalists vs. specialists? It’s a question we hear all the time at TMV The truth is, both are essential to building, scaling, and running a company. Specialists bring deep expertise. They’re indispensable for driving focused initiatives and tackling complex challenges as a business grows. But in the early days - when you’re building the plane while flying it - it’s often generalists who create the foundation that makes everything else possible. At TMV, and during my years as an operator, I’ve seen firsthand how the early generalists founders bring onboard drive so much value. They bring: - Flexibility across functions when a team can’t afford “heads of” for everything. - Clarity out of chaos, with cross-functional visibility and a ruthless ability to prioritize. - Incredible problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn fast and operate independently. The “early generalist” can have a lot of different titles - Chief of Staff, GTM, Strategy & Ops, BizOps, even Founder. But whatever their title, they’re the ones who hold things together in the fast-moving early stages. And they build the structure that eventually allows specialists to do their thing. Lately, I’ve been thinking about building a generalist talent pool - a network of adaptable, problem-solving professionals who can jump in and help startups get off the ground. Still an idea, but I’d love to hear your take. And if you know any great generalists, tag them!

Automation in logistics will drive profound change in our industry. We’re on the brink of an explosion in new tools delivering greater transparency, resilience, and efficiency at every level. Fleets will be optimized, compliance streamlined, supplier relationships strengthened, and real-time predictive analysis harnessed to unlock actionable insights. The industry’s biggest challenges are being tackled simultaneously. This is just the beginning. Those who embrace this shift now will reap the rewards of a smarter, more agile supply chain. Fantastic insights from Grace Sharkey 🚛🤖💙 in FreightWaves today. #automation #supplychainmanagement #freighttech #maritime #tech #venture | TMV

Today marks an incredible milestone: Mavely is officially joining Later! 🎉 From day one, our mission at Mavely has been to empower creators and marketers to drive measurable impact and meaningful connections. Now, as we join forces with Later, we’re taking that vision to the next level. Together, we’re building a comprehensive, data-driven platform that delivers real ROI, bridges the full funnel from awareness to conversion, and continues to support the incredible community of creators and marketers who make it all possible. I’m beyond excited about this next chapter and deeply grateful to the Mavely team, our creators, and our partners for making this moment possible. The future of the creator economy is here, and we’re just getting started. 🚀 🚀 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gAsGwEjS