Watch Episode 1 of our Odyssey series made with Grok Imagine. Let us know in the comments if you'd like a full breakdown of how it was done! Creative collaboration with @WonderStudiosX and director Dev Walker @glumlot_

A pretty cool read open.substack.com/pub/earlyd… And delighted to see @blackbirdvc vernacular has stayed with you @clarejtbirch

We just had our 30th anniversary annual meeting and I told LPs that this is not good for them. Also bad for founders and the ecosystem. Creates systemic risk. VC is supposed to be the anti-fragile part of their portfolios.

In a society that does not have politeness as a cultural virtue, it is a race to the bottom. At last in a country that values politeness, there is a floor on how rude you can be.

How do we go from a single cell to a complex organism? For 50 yrs experimentally meeting the nutritional demands of a growing organism has been a bottleneck in development. For the first time, we built placental support and predictive tools to make it possible. Watch ↓

Cool company: halterhq.com. There's still so much scope for software across the economy! (No affiliation; just thought it was neat.)

🚨🌅PSA #SunriseNZ24 Attendees 🌅🚨 We’re upgrading! Due to overwhelming demand (and a desire to make things even more epic), we’ve secured a new venue for Sunrise Aotearoa 2024! Get ready for a bigger and better experience as we bring you more magic, more inspiration, and even more surprises on 26 Nov at Shed 6, Wellington. Same date, same epic lineup - just with a fresh, exciting space! We can’t wait to see you there. Ps. If you scored a ticket to Sunrise, the venue change won't affect your ticket. 🎟️ For anyone who's missed out on a ticket, keep your eye out on Blackbird's socials for a second release coming soon. 👀

Envato was one of the original inspirations for the founding of Blackbird. In 2012, we hoped there would be others who walked the path pioneered by them and others; trying to be the best in the world rather than the best in Australia. Congrats to Collis and Cyan for building something very special! afr.com/technology/rich-list…

The secret’s out! In collaboration with Chef Ryan Clift, Forged Parfait will be available exclusively at Tippling Club from May 3 to May 14. Bookings are now open – reserve your seat today. hubs.la/Q02v0CGC0 #DeliberatelyDifferent #ForgedByVow #TipplingClub

"If you are a gourmand looking for a new experience that might change your whole outlook on the future of food, this is an experience not to be missed." Read the full write up: hubs.la/Q02tS-cQ0 Or, reserve your seat at 'Forged at Mandala Club': hubs.la/Q02tSJ9B0

Before Forged Parfait is available at one of Singapore’s most exciting restaurants, a select few will be first in the world to taste it in a limited dinner series at Mandala Club from April 12 – 27. If you’re in Singapore, reserve your seat at hubs.ly/Q02rVZgr0.

There are decades when nothing happens and days when decades happen. A huge congrats to team @itsjustvow! The time has come to enter the wonderland 🐰🫎🐠

The Sunrise is only weeks away. I was going to say the most exciting speaker is Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey, but then again, you can't go past @rayn_ong IRL! 🌅Grab your tickets here: blackbird.vc/sunrise-festiva…

Here is @MorseMicro raising its first $75k - just 6 years ago. Bit thanks to @nickcrocker and the entire @startmate / @blackbirdvc team for believing in Andy & I back then. it’s been an amazing ride for Morse so far! 🚀 @thomasrice_au @rayn_ong @holasammy @nikiscevak @rcsbaker

“What does sha-ba-dee say?” My daughter’s suggestion for how we work out why a particularly shiny rock we found was so shiny. 5 minutes later. Mum figures out shabadee = chatgpt 🤣🤣

Curious about what makes a top-notch VC? After 3 years of growth, we've nailed down the essentials: curiosity, dealflow, judgment, conviction, reliability & more! Dive deeper with Investments CoS @gifford_a 🗞️: bit.ly/46OacBD. We're now hiring year-round! 🌟

A business professor told the @Allbirds founder his idea was so terrible, he should do a kickstarter to kill it quickly. That advice backfired. $125k sales in 4 days proved him wrong. Kicking off with a bang at #sunrise23

Go go go @CheckmateSaves! 🔥

My new favourite thing about living in Auckland: I’ve discovered a dvd rental store. I know what you’re thinking. They also sell second-hand dvd players! Browsing titles on shelves feels sooo good 💆‍♀️ Never going back to the doom scroll. maps.app.goo.gl/gD8LvZ8usgDP…