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Thrilled to share that Jon Corn is joining Teambridge as our Chief Revenue Officer! Jon scaled some of the fastest-growing SaaS companies out there, and now he’s bringing that playbook to a category that needs it: software built for frontline teams. He understands the complexity and urgency of frontline work, and he’s here to connect our AI-native workforce OS to real-world outcomes with a go-to-market engine that’s disciplined, repeatable, and fast. This is a meaningful step for Teambridge and a clear signal of where we’re headed. Couldn’t be more excited for what’s next. Welcome aboard, Jon. Let’s go.

We’re proud to partner with OpenLight as they announce their $34M Series A to scale next-generation integrated photonics for AI data centers. As the world transitions from electrical to optical interconnects to meet the demands of AI-scale workloads, OpenLight is pioneering a path forward with its Process Design Kit (PDK) and more than 360 patents enabling faster, more energy-efficient data movement. Their platform unlocks transformative possibilities for applications across datacom, AI, high-performance computing, telecom, automotive, IoT, healthcare, and quantum computing. We believe heterogeneous integrated silicon photonics will be a cornerstone of the AI future, and we’re excited to work alongside Dr. Adam Carter and the OpenLight team as they bring this vision to life. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ec3DZcrg OpenLight, Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, Adam Carter, Navin Chaddha #Photonics #NextGenDataCenters #DeepTech

We’re excited to announce the launch of Exaforce! The full-lifecycle agentic AI SOC platform paired with a fully managed MDR service. Security teams today face an impossible choice: - Build or scale a SOC with expensive tools and headcount - Or outsource with limited visibility and control Exaforce offers a better way. By unifying detection, triage, investigation, and response, our platform helps small teams stand up a SOC in days and enables mature SOCs to scale coverage, speed, and accuracy, all without adding headcount. This is the future of security operations: agentic AI + expert workflows = faster, smarter SOCs. Read the full launch blog here: https://lnkd.in/gtiQPNXM #Cybersecurity #AI #SOC #SecurityOperations #CloudSecurity #AIforSecurity #AgenticAI

Speaking with CIOs, we are in the "Not if, but how" era of AI agents. Build vs Buy. As we've seen in past technology waves, there is an emerging belief among many CIOs I've sampled that we're headed for a DIY world. The arguments for building DIY agents today are compelling. They are deeply embedded in unique workflows, access proprietary data, and require complex integrations. Plus the world has changed - AI-assisted coding makes it feel 100x faster to build, at least at first. My opinion? While these points are valid, they don't overcome the gravity of comparative advantage. Specialized AI Agent Vendors will have the edge in: * Domain Expertise: They can specialize in common workflows like employee onboarding or IT support, which aren't core competency for most businesses. * Data Network Effects: A vendor's agent learns from every customer, creating a data advantage an in-house agent can't replicate. * Maintenance and Reliability: When a third-party API changes, an in-house agent breaks. An ISV's entire business is to guarantee the outcome and manage the complexity. * Governance & Security: Vendors can dedicate focused resources to ensuring complex regulatory, security, and trust required for enterprise adoption. We've seen this movie before in the SaaS era. In the early 2000s, companies insisted on building their own CRMs, believing their sales process was too unique to standardize. They were wrong, and Salesforce emerged. Custom ADFS gave way to Okta in identity. Homegrown helpdesks evolved into ServiceNow. Prediction: In time, comparative advantage will shift the pendulum toward "Buy". The future will be hybrid, of course. Enterprises will build a handful of strategic agents, but the majority of their spend will be on buying solutions-especially for common workflows or highly regulated industries. Further, this doesn't even consider the "AI Agent Services as Software" that enterprises will end up leveraging on a day-to-day basis. Just like the early days of SaaS, we are still in the opening innings. Massive greenfield markets in the making.

The security of open-source software is more important than ever. That's why Mayfield is proud to support the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund. This fund is helping to strengthen the security of the infrastructure that developers and the broader tech ecosystem rely on. So far, it has helped 71 open-source projects improve security, fix vulnerabilities, and strengthen security practices across AI. We believe that a robust and trustworthy open-source ecosystem is critical for innovation, and we're committed to helping build a more secure future for everyone. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRmz7D4s GitHub, Kevin Crosby, Gregg Cochran, Vijay R. #opensource #cybersecurity 

The AI revolution is here, and it's being built by a new wave of pioneers. That's why we've teamed up with Startup Grind to create the first-ever Mayfield | Divot AI List. This is our chance to recognize the 100 emerging leaders - the builders, founders, researchers, policy makers, and communicators who are pushing the boundaries of AI in their own unique ways. We believe innovation thrives in unexpected places. The great work being done in AI today deserves to be seen, and we're committed to being the great equalizer - giving a platform to those who are doing outstanding, early-stage work. Whether they're training a new model, launching a startup, or leading policy, if they're shaping the future of AI, we want to hear their story. Help us find the next generation of AI leaders. 🔗 Nominate now → divot.org/ai-list-2025 Startup Grind, Divot, Derek Andersen, Navin Chaddha #AI #Innovation #FutureofTech