Open-source versus proprietary AI models: The new frontiers of AI competition
The AI industry is at a pivotal moment as open-source models narrow the performance gap with proprietary giants. This shift could reshape how AI is developed, deployed and monetized.
Open-source versus proprietary AI models: The new frontiers of AI competition
The AI industry is at a pivotal moment as open-source models narrow the performance gap with proprietary giants. This shift could reshape how AI is developed, deployed and monetized.
Partnering with Billables to automate operations for professional services
We’re excited to partner with Billables as they help professional services firms automate their mundane administrative tasks so that they can focus on their core work.
Partnering with Billables to automate operations for professional services
We’re excited to partner with Billables as they help professional services firms automate their mundane administrative tasks so that they can focus on their core work.
YC S24 - AI Agents for the Enterprise
243 new startups pitched their companies to an invitation-only group of venture capitalists last week at the 39th Y Combinator Demo Day. Core themes for YC S24 included AI agents, voice AI agents, AI copoilots, and AI devtools.
YC S24 - AI Agents for the Enterprise
243 new startups pitched their companies to an invitation-only group of venture capitalists last week at the 39th Y Combinator Demo Day. Core themes for YC S24 included AI agents, voice AI agents, AI copoilots, and AI devtools.
The secret to finding PMF is focus
Going broad isn't always the path to success. Find out how a focused approach can lead to stronger growth and better product-market fit.
The secret to finding PMF is focus
Going broad isn't always the path to success. Find out how a focused approach can lead to stronger growth and better product-market fit.
The evolution of SaaS pricing in the AI era
AI is shifting the long-standing seat-based pricing model in SaaS. Discover how forward-thinking companies are innovating their pricing strategies to reflect the true value of AI-enhanced solutions.
The evolution of SaaS pricing in the AI era
AI is shifting the long-standing seat-based pricing model in SaaS. Discover how forward-thinking companies are innovating their pricing strategies to reflect the true value of AI-enhanced solutions.
The AI growth flywheel: How 11x is scaling fast with their own automated sales rep
AI is disrupting and transforming traditional business processes. This startup built an AI-powered sales rep — and turned it into a powerful growth accelerator for their own business.
The AI growth flywheel: How 11x is scaling fast with their own automated sales rep
AI is disrupting and transforming traditional business processes. This startup built an AI-powered sales rep — and turned it into a powerful growth accelerator for their own business.
The hidden traits of great startup hires, and how to uncover them
Krishna Rangasayee, founder of SiMa.ai, shares his hard-won insights on building a stellar startup team. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and hire candidates that will drive your company's success.
The hidden traits of great startup hires, and how to uncover them
Krishna Rangasayee, founder of SiMa.ai, shares his hard-won insights on building a stellar startup team. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and hire candidates that will drive your company's success.
The new tech diet: Why companies are shedding excess weight
From startups to tech giants, a new mantra is emerging: Do more with less. Dive into the forces driving this trend and learn why operational fitness might be the key to keeping your competitive edge.
The new tech diet: Why companies are shedding excess weight
From startups to tech giants, a new mantra is emerging: Do more with less. Dive into the forces driving this trend and learn why operational fitness might be the key to keeping your competitive edge.
Unpacking Apple Intelligence: Apple’s vision for personalized AI
Apple's has announced a welcome new entrant to the AI space. With technological innovation and a continued focus on user privacy, Apple Intelligence is a leap forward for personal AI agents.
Unpacking Apple Intelligence: Apple’s vision for personalized AI
Apple's has announced a welcome new entrant to the AI space. With technological innovation and a continued focus on user privacy, Apple Intelligence is a leap forward for personal AI agents.
PMF, the “Sine Qua Non” of startup success (and failure): Lessons from Varun Mehta
In Varun Mehta’s Founder Docs, he shares his insights on the importance of getting product-market fit right as early as possible in the startup journey, and what to do when you’re struggling to find it.
PMF, the “Sine Qua Non” of startup success (and failure): Lessons from Varun Mehta
In Varun Mehta’s Founder Docs, he shares his insights on the importance of getting product-market fit right as early as possible in the startup journey, and what to do when you’re struggling to find it.
The entrepreneur's guide to lean financial operations
Lean startup financial management can be challenging. Vinay Jain, founder of MadMen AI, offers practical tips on expense reviews and strategic hiring that can help you run a lean company right from day one.
The entrepreneur's guide to lean financial operations
Lean startup financial management can be challenging. Vinay Jain, founder of MadMen AI, offers practical tips on expense reviews and strategic hiring that can help you run a lean company right from day one.
Automating work with Orby AI
Orby observes, learns, and automates - no need to craft the perfect question, rather, the system will intelligently suggest automations for your workflows across apps.
Automating work with Orby AI
Orby observes, learns, and automates - no need to craft the perfect question, rather, the system will intelligently suggest automations for your workflows across apps.
2023: The Year of Market Divergence
Today, we are in a time of “market divergence”, in which companies in the fast-moving water of AI have seemingly insatiable investor demand, while those perceived to be in the back-eddies of prior technology cycles can find themselves to be almost unfinanceable.
2023: The Year of Market Divergence
Today, we are in a time of “market divergence”, in which companies in the fast-moving water of AI have seemingly insatiable investor demand, while those perceived to be in the back-eddies of prior technology cycles can find themselves to be almost unfinanceable.
Opportunities (and traps) for the scientist founder: Lessons from Pinecone’s Edo Liberty
Edo Liberty, the mind behind Pinecone, reveals how his background as a scientist has uniquely positioned him for startup success and shares the benefits of applying a research-driven approach to entrepreneurship.
Opportunities (and traps) for the scientist founder: Lessons from Pinecone’s Edo Liberty
Edo Liberty, the mind behind Pinecone, reveals how his background as a scientist has uniquely positioned him for startup success and shares the benefits of applying a research-driven approach to entrepreneurship.
Meet the Angels' Share 100
We are excited to unveil today the Angels’ Share 100. The Angels’ Share 100 is an exclusive list of the most active angel investors in the most promising startups in enterprise tech. The mission is to serve as an information and relationship platform for the founder and angel community.
Meet the Angels' Share 100
We are excited to unveil today the Angels’ Share 100. The Angels’ Share 100 is an exclusive list of the most active angel investors in the most promising startups in enterprise tech. The mission is to serve as an information and relationship platform for the founder and angel community.
Startups and timing: On the “why now” for new businesses
There’s a lot more to the "why now" question for any new business than meets the eye. But when startups get it right, they set themselves up for massive success.
Startups and timing: On the “why now” for new businesses
There’s a lot more to the "why now" question for any new business than meets the eye. But when startups get it right, they set themselves up for massive success.
Embedding AI and data into enterprise applications with Inventive
Today marks an exciting milestone as we proudly share our investment in Inventive and its groundbreaking platform aimed at revolutionizing the integration of AI into SaaS products.
Embedding AI and data into enterprise applications with Inventive
Today marks an exciting milestone as we proudly share our investment in Inventive and its groundbreaking platform aimed at revolutionizing the integration of AI into SaaS products.
How Synopsys and Cadence are fueling the semiconductor industry's growth engine
As the semiconductor industry continues to innovate and evolve, two companies — Synopsys and Cadence — have emerged as the critical foundation of chip design. Read on for a deep dive into the world of EDA software.
How Synopsys and Cadence are fueling the semiconductor industry's growth engine
As the semiconductor industry continues to innovate and evolve, two companies — Synopsys and Cadence — have emerged as the critical foundation of chip design. Read on for a deep dive into the world of EDA software.
Startups, define culture first
What if I told you that one of the biggest keys to startup success lies in something most founders overlook? It's not about having the best product or the most funding — it’s about deliberately defining your culture before you start hiring.
Startups, define culture first
What if I told you that one of the biggest keys to startup success lies in something most founders overlook? It's not about having the best product or the most funding — it’s about deliberately defining your culture before you start hiring.
Observations from the 2024 Enterprise Tech 30
What do the most promising enterprise tech startups have in common? From Generative AI to product-led growth, discover the biggest trends from the 2024 ET30 list and what they mean for the future of the industry.
Observations from the 2024 Enterprise Tech 30
What do the most promising enterprise tech startups have in common? From Generative AI to product-led growth, discover the biggest trends from the 2024 ET30 list and what they mean for the future of the industry.
The major computing cycles: From IBM to NVIDIA, CUDA and the generative AI age
In this exploration of computing's evolutionary timeline, you’ll learn the key milestones that have shaped the AI revolution. From personal computers to GPUs and the rise of generative AI, find out how these developments are paving the way for a trillion-dollar opportunity.
The major computing cycles: From IBM to NVIDIA, CUDA and the generative AI age
In this exploration of computing's evolutionary timeline, you’ll learn the key milestones that have shaped the AI revolution. From personal computers to GPUs and the rise of generative AI, find out how these developments are paving the way for a trillion-dollar opportunity.
YC W24 Demo Day - The implications for enterprise tech
Over the past two days, Y Combinator held its 38th Demo Day, which continues to be one of the most exciting sets of days in tech. We had the privilege to participate, and we congratulate each of the YC W24 batch founders on their companies’ launches!
YC W24 Demo Day - The implications for enterprise tech
Over the past two days, Y Combinator held its 38th Demo Day, which continues to be one of the most exciting sets of days in tech. We had the privilege to participate, and we congratulate each of the YC W24 batch founders on their companies’ launches!
Common mistakes founders make
Want to build a thriving startup? Discover the top missteps founders make and how to avoid them.
Common mistakes founders make
Want to build a thriving startup? Discover the top missteps founders make and how to avoid them.
Reddit S-1 breakdown: On community, profitability, AI, and meme stocks
Reddit, the front page of the internet, is going public. Dive into the company's journey, challenges and opportunities as it navigates the path to becoming a publicly traded entity.
Reddit S-1 breakdown: On community, profitability, AI, and meme stocks
Reddit, the front page of the internet, is going public. Dive into the company's journey, challenges and opportunities as it navigates the path to becoming a publicly traded entity.
Peter Wagner on 20VC: 27 years of investing lessons
Wing's Peter Wagner appeared on the 20VC podcast with Harry Stebbings; listen in and check out the recording!
Peter Wagner on 20VC: 27 years of investing lessons
Wing's Peter Wagner appeared on the 20VC podcast with Harry Stebbings; listen in and check out the recording!
Observations on the Adobe-Figma acquisition termination
The unraveling of Adobe's $20 billion bid for Figma offers key insights into the regulatory roadblocks facing Big Tech mergers. Read on to get an analysis of what happened, and what might come next for M&A.
Observations on the Adobe-Figma acquisition termination
The unraveling of Adobe's $20 billion bid for Figma offers key insights into the regulatory roadblocks facing Big Tech mergers. Read on to get an analysis of what happened, and what might come next for M&A.
Wing congratulates Cohesity and Veritas
Wing is incredibly excited to congratulate the Cohesity and Veritas teams as they announce today a combined company that will undoubtedly and rapidly become the market leader in data security and management.
Wing congratulates Cohesity and Veritas
Wing is incredibly excited to congratulate the Cohesity and Veritas teams as they announce today a combined company that will undoubtedly and rapidly become the market leader in data security and management.
Pinecone's Edo Liberty and Notion's Akshay Kothari on user safety, building a business, and the future of AI
Wing recently hosted another installment of our Wing AI series, featuring Pinecone's Edo Liberty and Notion's Akshay Kothari in a conversation led by Wing founding partner Peter Wagner.
Pinecone's Edo Liberty and Notion's Akshay Kothari on user safety, building a business, and the future of AI
Wing recently hosted another installment of our Wing AI series, featuring Pinecone's Edo Liberty and Notion's Akshay Kothari in a conversation led by Wing founding partner Peter Wagner.
Big Tech’s playbook for AI investment
Tech giants like Amazon and Google are consistently making strategic investments in AI startups. Read on to find out more about Big Tech’s motivations and the broader implications for the technology sector.
Big Tech’s playbook for AI investment
Tech giants like Amazon and Google are consistently making strategic investments in AI startups. Read on to find out more about Big Tech’s motivations and the broader implications for the technology sector.
Dr. Ansuman Satpathy joins Wing team
We're pleased to share that Dr. Ansuman Satpathy has joined the Wing team as venture partner, helping us and founders shape the future of health and medicine.
Dr. Ansuman Satpathy joins Wing team
We're pleased to share that Dr. Ansuman Satpathy has joined the Wing team as venture partner, helping us and founders shape the future of health and medicine.
Great companies are built in the first year
Speed thrills — but it's often the steady and meticulous approach that seals the win. Discover how to build startups with a careful blend of patience and urgency.
Great companies are built in the first year
Speed thrills — but it's often the steady and meticulous approach that seals the win. Discover how to build startups with a careful blend of patience and urgency.
A closer look at MotherDuck's unique monetization of DuckDB
MotherDuck has recently made waves in the technology world with its innovative serverless data analytics platform. Built on the open-source DuckDB, it offers a new approach to handling modern data challenges.
A closer look at MotherDuck's unique monetization of DuckDB
MotherDuck has recently made waves in the technology world with its innovative serverless data analytics platform. Built on the open-source DuckDB, it offers a new approach to handling modern data challenges.
The architect of innovation: Lessons from Arm's recent IPO
Dig deeper into the story of Arm, a pivotal but understated force in the semiconductor industry, as we unravel the strategy and serendipity behind its successful IPO.
The architect of innovation: Lessons from Arm's recent IPO
Dig deeper into the story of Arm, a pivotal but understated force in the semiconductor industry, as we unravel the strategy and serendipity behind its successful IPO.
Insights from Retool’s State of AI report: How businesses are really using artificial intelligence today
Retool's latest State of AI Report reveals surprising truths about artificial intelligence in the workplace. Read on to find out how AI is truly being used in businesses today.
Insights from Retool’s State of AI report: How businesses are really using artificial intelligence today
Retool's latest State of AI Report reveals surprising truths about artificial intelligence in the workplace. Read on to find out how AI is truly being used in businesses today.
A deep dive into the AI workload super cycle
The AI workload super cycle represents a profound transformation in the technology landscape, underpinned by cutting-edge GPU hardware innovation and a surging demand for AI-driven tasks.
A deep dive into the AI workload super cycle
The AI workload super cycle represents a profound transformation in the technology landscape, underpinned by cutting-edge GPU hardware innovation and a surging demand for AI-driven tasks.
A deep dive into Wing's B2B tech investment strategy with founding partner Peter Wagner
Wing founder partner Peter Wagner sat down with Nick Moran for an interview on The Full Ratchet, a podcast about demystifying venture capital. Though the episode revolved around Peter’s lessons from seed investing in Snowflake and Gong, the conversation ended up a masterclass in investment philosophy.
A deep dive into Wing's B2B tech investment strategy with founding partner Peter Wagner
Wing founder partner Peter Wagner sat down with Nick Moran for an interview on The Full Ratchet, a podcast about demystifying venture capital. Though the episode revolved around Peter’s lessons from seed investing in Snowflake and Gong, the conversation ended up a masterclass in investment philosophy.
Productionizing LLMs with Gradient.ai
We're excited to welcome Gradient.ai into the Wing family, as they announce their $10 million seed raise. Our collaboration with Gradient started over a year ago, spurred by their adeptness in crafting custom ML models honed at reputable institutions like Netflix, Pinterest, Google, Splunk, and Meta.
Productionizing LLMs with Gradient.ai
We're excited to welcome Gradient.ai into the Wing family, as they announce their $10 million seed raise. Our collaboration with Gradient started over a year ago, spurred by their adeptness in crafting custom ML models honed at reputable institutions like Netflix, Pinterest, Google, Splunk, and Meta.
Wing AI—Getting to 10 million users
Catch the recording of Wing AI: Getting to 10 million users, held October 2 at Notion's headquarters on Harrison Street in San Francisco, featuring insights from Keith Peiris of Tome and Paul Yacoubian of Copy.ai, led by Wing's Zach DeWitt.
Wing AI—Getting to 10 million users
Catch the recording of Wing AI: Getting to 10 million users, held October 2 at Notion's headquarters on Harrison Street in San Francisco, featuring insights from Keith Peiris of Tome and Paul Yacoubian of Copy.ai, led by Wing's Zach DeWitt.
Building and performing at the embedded edge with SiMa.ai
Today, we’re thrilled to see SiMa's vision take a massive step forward, and to congratulate the SiMa.ai team as they mark two major milestones in their journey to revolutionize machine learning at the edge.
Building and performing at the embedded edge with SiMa.ai
Today, we’re thrilled to see SiMa's vision take a massive step forward, and to congratulate the SiMa.ai team as they mark two major milestones in their journey to revolutionize machine learning at the edge.
A breakdown of OpenView's 2023 Product Benchmarks Report
Change is afoot in the SaaS world. Take a look at OpenView's 2023 product benchmarks report to find out what today's top-performing PLG companies are doing to grow and scale.
A breakdown of OpenView's 2023 Product Benchmarks Report
Change is afoot in the SaaS world. Take a look at OpenView's 2023 product benchmarks report to find out what today's top-performing PLG companies are doing to grow and scale.
A few product lessons from Threads: On cold starts, distribution, timing and leveraging your new entrant status
Meta's Threads took the online realm by storm, but what product lessons lie behind its meteoric (if brief) rise? Find out what startups can learn from Zuck's innovative launch.
A few product lessons from Threads: On cold starts, distribution, timing and leveraging your new entrant status
Meta's Threads took the online realm by storm, but what product lessons lie behind its meteoric (if brief) rise? Find out what startups can learn from Zuck's innovative launch.
Mastering startup leadership: Insights from tech titan Frank Slootman of Snowflake
Being a CEO can feel like you’re navigating uncharted territory with no guidebook or rules. Leadership is complex, and often the most transformative work happens backstage, away from the public gaze. It’s a lot like building a product.
Mastering startup leadership: Insights from tech titan Frank Slootman of Snowflake
Being a CEO can feel like you’re navigating uncharted territory with no guidebook or rules. Leadership is complex, and often the most transformative work happens backstage, away from the public gaze. It’s a lot like building a product.
Wing and ET30 honorees ring the Nasdaq opening bell
On Monday, July 17, Wing founding partner Peter Wagner joined with a group of honorees from the Enterprise Tech 30 list to ring the Nasdaq opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio in Times Square. Catch the live recording of the event, as well as Peter's remarks.
Wing and ET30 honorees ring the Nasdaq opening bell
On Monday, July 17, Wing founding partner Peter Wagner joined with a group of honorees from the Enterprise Tech 30 list to ring the Nasdaq opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio in Times Square. Catch the live recording of the event, as well as Peter's remarks.
Wing Announces Wing Four: A $600 Million Fund Fueling the AI-First Transformation of Business
Wing Announces Wing Four: A $600 Million Fund Fueling the AI-First Transformation of Business
Ten Years Good: Announcing Wing Four
Wing Four will be perhaps the most significant pool of early-stage capital and company-building resources dedicated to enabling the AI-first transformation of business.
Ten Years Good: Announcing Wing Four
Wing Four will be perhaps the most significant pool of early-stage capital and company-building resources dedicated to enabling the AI-first transformation of business.
Partnering with Slang.ai to answer every customer call with AI
We're excited to announce our partnership with Slang.ai as they work to help SMBs leverage the power of AI to better serve their customers.
Partnering with Slang.ai to answer every customer call with AI
We're excited to announce our partnership with Slang.ai as they work to help SMBs leverage the power of AI to better serve their customers.
More than meets the eye: How I read between the lines when evaluating investments
Ever wondered about the hidden considerations seasoned investors are thinking about when they’re evaluating startups? Read on to uncover the hidden aspects that make all the difference when identifying great investment opportunities.
More than meets the eye: How I read between the lines when evaluating investments
Ever wondered about the hidden considerations seasoned investors are thinking about when they’re evaluating startups? Read on to uncover the hidden aspects that make all the difference when identifying great investment opportunities.
Leveraging Large Language Models to build a defensible startup
Learn how your startup can leverage the power of large language models (LLMs) to build defensible moats, establish market dominance and create a sustainable path to success.
Leveraging Large Language Models to build a defensible startup
Learn how your startup can leverage the power of large language models (LLMs) to build defensible moats, establish market dominance and create a sustainable path to success.
Why all startups should embrace (and seek out) critics
Critics can help your startup uncover hidden issues and improve your customer experience. Find out how to use constructive criticism to create better products and services.
Why all startups should embrace (and seek out) critics
Critics can help your startup uncover hidden issues and improve your customer experience. Find out how to use constructive criticism to create better products and services.
V21 Annual Study: The Year of Living Cautiously
The mission of the V21 study is to examine early-stage financing dynamics amongst the industry’s highest quality startups. We analyze and report on the trends and characteristics of companies invested in by at least one of the 21 elite venture capital firms, the “V21."
V21 Annual Study: The Year of Living Cautiously
The mission of the V21 study is to examine early-stage financing dynamics amongst the industry’s highest quality startups. We analyze and report on the trends and characteristics of companies invested in by at least one of the 21 elite venture capital firms, the “V21."
The Vectorious Revolution: Pinecone, developer empowerment, and our AI-first future
The vector representation of data, and the types of processing it requires, is the lingua franca of AI and truly horizontal in its impact.
The Vectorious Revolution: Pinecone, developer empowerment, and our AI-first future
The vector representation of data, and the types of processing it requires, is the lingua franca of AI and truly horizontal in its impact.
Partnering with AirOps to bring AI to work
AirOps is launching a series of AI apps that are task specific, easy to install and configure, and are scalable and available everywhere. We are proud to announce our partnership with the AirOps team and lead their $7 million seed round.
Partnering with AirOps to bring AI to work
AirOps is launching a series of AI apps that are task specific, easy to install and configure, and are scalable and available everywhere. We are proud to announce our partnership with the AirOps team and lead their $7 million seed round.