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@BetaKit shared
On Apr 4, 2023
.@LayerZero_Labs is now valued at $3 billion after closing a $120 million Series B funding round. https://t.co/8iD2263xwN
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LayerZero Labs raises $120 million at $3 billion valuation to enable more multi-blockchain apps

Vancouver-based Web3 startup LayerZero Labs is now valued at $3 billion after closing a $120 million Series B funding round.

@BetaKit shared
On Apr 4, 2023
.@LayerZero_Labs is now valued at $3 billion after closing a $120 million Series B funding round. https://t.co/8iD2263xwN
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LayerZero Labs raises $120 million at $3 billion valuation to enable more multi-blockchain apps

LayerZero Labs raises $120 million at $3 billion valuation to enable more multi-blockchain apps

Vancouver-based Web3 startup LayerZero Labs is now valued at $3 billion after closing a $120 million Series B funding round.

@davemcclure shared
On Apr 3, 2023
RT @steph_palazzolo: You might know VC @saranormous from her firm @w_conviction, her co-hosted podcast @NoPriorsPod, or her involvement in SF's tech scene - but you might not know about her use of magic in funding rounds. Read more about that and Guo's interest in AI here: https://t.co/cRGYsrTt6N
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Former Greylock VC Sarah Guo is betting her career on the AI boom with new fund Conviction. Here's why.

With her fund, podcast, and community events, VC Sarah Guo is diving headfirst into SF's thriving AI scene.

@davemcclure shared
On Apr 3, 2023
RT @steph_palazzolo: You might know VC @saranormous from her firm @w_conviction, her co-hosted podcast @NoPriorsPod, or her involvement in SF's tech scene - but you might not know about her use of magic in funding rounds. Read more about that and Guo's interest in AI here: https://t.co/cRGYsrTt6N
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Former Greylock VC Sarah Guo is betting her career on the AI boom with new fund Conviction. Here's why.

Former Greylock VC Sarah Guo is betting her career on the AI boom with new fund Conviction. Here's why.

With her fund, podcast, and community events, VC Sarah Guo is diving headfirst into SF's thriving AI scene.

@BCTradeInvest shared
On Apr 3, 2023
Curious about #BC climate tech? @VanEconomic has you covered! Check out their article on the top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023: https://t.co/IqBrt32aIu #Invest #Vancouver #Climatetech https://t.co/p6M74boz7A
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Meet the Top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023

Meet the five innovatie climate tech startups from BC who will be competing for a $150,000+ investment on April 25!

@BCTradeInvest shared
On Apr 3, 2023
Curious about #BC climate tech? @VanEconomic has you covered! Check out their article on the top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023: https://t.co/IqBrt32aIu #Invest #Vancouver #Climatetech https://t.co/p6M74boz7A
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Meet the Top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023

Meet the Top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023

Meet the five innovatie climate tech startups from BC who will be competing for a $150,000+ investment on April 25!

@SFUVentureLabs shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Want to speak with the founders of @nvbc's top #startups of 2022? Make sure to sign up and learn about what they did to be successful, and what pitfalls to avoid. Happening today! Register here: https://t.co/zuaeNciwe5 https://t.co/Pnz8v44kPa
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A Conversation with 2022’s Top Startups

Every fall, three B.C. startups take home the top prizes in North America’s largest startup competition: the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC.  In case you missed it, in 2022 the coveted first, second…

@SFUVentureLabs shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Want to speak with the founders of @nvbc's top #startups of 2022? Make sure to sign up and learn about what they did to be successful, and what pitfalls to avoid. Happening today! Register here: https://t.co/zuaeNciwe5 https://t.co/Pnz8v44kPa
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A Conversation with 2022’s Top Startups

A Conversation with 2022’s Top Startups

Every fall, three B.C. startups take home the top prizes in North America’s largest startup competition: the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC.  In case you missed it, ...

@MadronaVentures shared
On Apr 1, 2023
A highlight from our annual meeting was a chat between @mattmcilwain and @AcquiredFM's @djrosent & @gilbert that covers Acquired's Madrona roots, the influence that Tom had on Amazon &Madrona, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! 👂👉https://t.co/fpe0OEtUqU https://t.co/Cx3eTxp7jx
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Acquired Hosts Ben and David on Getting Started at Madrona and Tom Alberg’s Legacy

In this special live episode of Founded & Funded, Matt McIlwain talks with the hosts of the Acquired Podcast and Madrona Alumni Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal.

@MadronaVentures shared
On Apr 1, 2023
A highlight from our annual meeting was a chat between @mattmcilwain and @AcquiredFM's @djrosent & @gilbert that covers Acquired's Madrona roots, the influence that Tom had on Amazon &Madrona, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! 👂👉https://t.co/fpe0OEtUqU https://t.co/Cx3eTxp7jx
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Acquired Hosts Ben and David on Getting Started at Madrona and Tom Alberg’s Legacy

Acquired Hosts Ben and David on Getting Started at Madrona and Tom Alberg’s Legacy

In this special live episode of Founded & Funded, Matt McIlwain talks with the hosts of the Acquired Podcast and Madrona Alumni Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal.

@vantechjournal shared
On Apr 3, 2023
🥢 @ChopValue has multifold plans for the cash: to expand its decentralized microfactory network to increase production capacity and develop new product lines; and to invest in R&D to make its manufacturing most efficient. https://t.co/Tz3t8XTCpP
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ChopValue announces $7.7M in growth financing

The raise for the Vancouver-based circular economy company coincides with a major milestone: 100 million chopsticks recycled.

@vantechjournal shared
On Apr 3, 2023
🥢 @ChopValue has multifold plans for the cash: to expand its decentralized microfactory network to increase production capacity and develop new product lines; and to invest in R&D to make its manufacturing most efficient. https://t.co/Tz3t8XTCpP
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ChopValue announces $7.7M in growth financing

ChopValue announces $7.7M in growth financing

The raise for the Vancouver-based circular economy company coincides with a major milestone: 100 million chopsticks recycled.

@mfridgen shared
On Apr 1, 2023
Our partner @jtryba is taking the Leap from @MadronaVL to start @CharmedAI, a generative AI powered toolkit for video game developers. He is actively hiring a founding team: software engineer https://t.co/sS5fp25oKH & applied scientist https://t.co/TS0uhIJZVT
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Founding Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist

As the first dedicated MLE/Applied Scientist at Charmed, you will lead the development of the AI systems that power our products. In this role, you will have broad scope, including generative AI, computer graphics, and natural language processing. ...

@mfridgen shared
On Apr 1, 2023
Our partner @jtryba is taking the Leap from @MadronaVL to start @CharmedAI, a generative AI powered toolkit for video game developers. He is actively hiring a founding team: software engineer https://t.co/sS5fp25oKH & applied scientist https://t.co/TS0uhIJZVT
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Founding Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist

Founding Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist

As the first dedicated MLE/Applied Scientist at Charmed, you will lead the development of the AI systems that power our products. In this role, you will have broad scope, including ...

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