RT @mstrozier: There's a lot of talk these days about venture's new reality: megafunds, massive rounds, perpetually private startups. This…

RT @mstrozier: VC firms and their PE counterparts usually stick to their own investment lanes. AI seems to be giving them a reason to colla…

Thrilled to announce @TalBroda has joined Khosla Ventures! He’s bringing his experience building AI infrastructure to the founders we back. At OpenAI, he led more than a dozen teams that built and operated the hardware and software serving OpenAI’s models. He helped lead GPT-4.5 training, participated in the development of OpenAI’s first custom inference chip, Jalapeño, and contributed to Stargate. Previously, he headed up platform at Citadel Securities. He’s tackled the infrastructure challenges AI founders face firsthand, and we’re excited to have him in join KV! wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/…

early 20 years later, incredible to see the ripple effect of @Gilt So many talented women came through those doors and went on to build, lead and invest. Loved looking back at this special moment in NYC’s startup ecosystem. Thank you @SarahKlearman, @WSJ, @WSJProVC & @GiltFounder ❤️ wsj.com/tech/how-gilt-groupe…

RT @mstrozier: VCs are bullish on AI's potential to transform physical industries like manufacturing and construction. Can physical AI have…

Check out today's WSJ Pro Venture Capital daily newsletter. (Now available with a WSJ.com url). Leading the newsletter is @sarahklearman 's piece on Menlo Ventures' new hire & growth investing strategy wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/… via @WSJ

the taylor swiftification of venture capital

New: @OpenAI launches its sophomore venture fund—and this time it's the sole investor. @WSJVC wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/…

New from me: Emerging venture firms are leveraging their relationships with LPs to stay competitive in the era of the megafund. More in @WSJVC wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/…

i first heard about "hill-climbing" at the start of my internship when we interviewed @satyanadella. i then heard it the rest of my summer in sf... in my last week, i spoke to everyone i know about hill-climbing, optimization culture and how tech jargon spreads: wsj.com/tech/ai/silicon-vall…

The acquisition of Airtable is a ‘kick in the gut’ for software unicorns and their backers. "I believe Howie was ahead of the curve for what I think many other B2B SaaS companies need to do,” said Freestyle's Dave Samuel, an early Airtable investor wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/…

Clint Reilly, San Francisco philanthropist, real estate and media mogul, dies at 79. bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco…

Chemistry Ventures, one of the strongest newcomers on the venture scene of late, is closing in on a $500 million sophomore fund, with the bulk of capital already committed, sources said. A fun scoop with my new colleague @sarahklearman! wsj.com/pro/venture-capital/… via @WSJ

Some personnel news! I’ve joined @WSJVC as a reporter covering venture capital. My first story hit the tape this morning, and after a short break, I’ll be back on the beat full time at the end of the month. Tips and hellos welcome: sarah.klearman@wsj.com

New: Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot are 81 times more likely to develop severe bleeding. In many cases, oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls. Yet driven by misinformation, more parents are refusing the injection. propub.li/42PRfyl

Scoop: @lightspeedvp is moving its HQ from the legendary Sand Hill Road to San Francisco in a sign of just how central the city has become to investors participating in the AI boom. @SFBusinessTimes bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco…

NEW: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue publishing! It has been acquired by the nonprofit Venetoulis Institute, which runs the Baltimore Banner. My story here: nytimes.com/2026/04/14/busin…

New from me: Meet John Arnold, the Texas billionaire whose family office just bet big on 415 Natoma St. @SFBusinessTimes bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco…