jcal7.bsky.social
@jcal7.bsky.social
"Venture is dead." I've heard this same prediction in every tech wave Web 1.0, crypto, and now AI. The argument is AI's capital efficiency makes VC obsolete.

I believe the opposite. AI won't just save venture; it will restore value to the entire startup economy.
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The Tragedy of the Common: How AI Will Restore Value to Startup Equity
We support and empower extraordinary founders from all walks of life.
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August 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So pleased with this incredible gathering of the community around innovations in consumer AI. True portfolio companies Daydream, Audos, and Digg all presenting. Great job to all presenters. Thank you and well done Kirsten Green and Team Forerunner.
We were grateful to join Forerunner and our fellow co-hosts in bringing together a standout group of early-stage consumer AI builders at #HumansInTheLoop.
June 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Thrilled to announce @kevinrose.bsky.social and @mikemontano.bsky.social as full Partners at True. Proven repeat Founders, gifted creators, passionate advocates for visionaries and builders, perfectly True. trueventures.com/blog/true-ve...
Welcoming New True Partners Kevin Rose and Mike Montano
Today we welcome Kevin Rose and Mike Montano as full-time True Partners to our investment team. As long-time repeat entrepreneurs and large-scale operators, they bring deep experience and expertise ac...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM