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In the face of challenges, the key is to focus on the process rather than the anticipated results. As Marcel Johnson puts it: “You can always control your inputs, but you can’t always control the outputs.” From launching Diall —a mental health platform making crisis support #accessible— Marcel’s?journey highlights the importance of patience, celebrating every step, and staying true to your “why.” ????? ?? Read more about Marcel’s inspiring story in our 2024 #Gaingels100: https://lnkd.in/gTUMGqDx #FounderStories #VentureBacked #MentalHealth #Mentorship

Watch the full session featuring our Managing Director Lorenzo Thione! Discover Lorenzo's insights and strategies for unlocking the future of retail with #AI-powered solutions. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_3ar4v ??

Looking for a new career opportunity? Our Jobs Board features 10,020+ open roles across our portfolio companies! ?? This includes... 379 open roles at Stripe 57 open roles at Carta 52 open roles at Blank Street 28 open roles at ōURA 22 open roles at Maven Clinic ?Explore the full list here:?https://lnkd.in/eyDgeGcZ ?? Share and engage with this post to help someone find their next career opportunity! #OpenToWork #NowHiring #TechJobs #JobSearch #JobBoard

I am proud to announce that I am now officially a member of Gaingels —a network that empowers LGBTQ+ investors and allies to support diverse founders and underrepresented voices in business. As a investor, joining Gaingels is deeply meaningful to me. It represents not only a commitment to fostering inclusivity but also an opportunity to uplift other women and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who are building the future with courage and innovation. Gaingels has become a powerful force, investing in over 2,500 startups and dedicating itself to reshaping the venture landscape by advocating for representation, diversity, and equity in the boardrooms and beyond. They focus on more than financial returns; Gaingels brings an invaluable support system, amplifying the voices of those who have often been overlooked. I’m excited to contribute to Gaingels mission, support fellow women and LGBTQ+ founders, and continue building a legacy of inclusivity in business. A heartfelt thanks to my girlfriend and partner, Alice, who has been my unwavering rock and inspiration throughout my journey. Her constant support, encouragement, and spiritual protection have fueled my drive to make an impact. Choosing the right partner is everything, and I’m grateful every day to have her by my side, pushing me to be my best. Here’s to making a difference together with Gaingels and creating a future where diversity thrives! #Gaingels #LGBTQInvestors #LesbianInvestor #WomenInBusiness #DiversityAndInclusion #PrideInBusiness

Here's your recap in all recent AI news. I collect this information and share it with my followers, so you don't have to. If you find this useful, follow and share with your network. ?? 1- ByteDance released X-Portrait 2 is a new AI model that transforms static portrait images into dynamic animations by mapping facial expressions from reference videos. The system can handle subtle expressions and complex movements while supporting both realistic and cartoon images, making it suitable for animation and virtual effects. https://lnkd.in/gUpwQAjJ 2- A Historic milestone: First artwork by humanoid robot Ai-Da sells for $1M at Sotheby's - a portrait of AI pioneer Alan Turing that shattered estimates. A powerful intersection of art, technology, and legacy. https://lnkd.in/gzDQ5E5N 3- OpenAI’s Sam Altman admitted to slower GPT improvements despite soaring usage. New 'Orion' model shows smaller gains vs previous versions. This shifts the focus to post-training enhancements and reasoning models as scaling slows down and high-quality training data becomes scarce. https://lnkd.in/gkREpYvS 4- Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Coder sets new benchmark in open-source AI: Outperforms Claude 3.5 & GPT-4 on coding tasks, offers 30x lower cost ($0.20/M tokens), and was trained on 23.5T tokens. A game-changer for accessible AI development. https://lnkd.in/gbsCPKrm 5- China's Deep Robotics launches X30 robot dog: $54K, 4-6hr battery, 10km range, waterproof, dustproof & low-light capable. Now available for major industrial contracts, with several signed. https://lnkd.in/g5BXNUr8 6- Insiders have been able to preview Suno 4.0, the next-gen AI music generator. Early access users are already creating incredible AI songs that showcase the future of music creation. Huge vocal performance increases, and a technology that's redefining musical possibilities and creativity. https://lnkd.in/g8piKx9e 7- ChatGPT can now controls Mac apps, including writing code directly in Xcode/VSCode, making git commits in Terminal - available on slow rollout for Plus/Team users. OpenAI's "Operator" agent coming January, marking first step toward AI computer control. https://lnkd.in/gwEDFxbQ 8- Google DeepMind's Gemini achieves #1 rank in Chatbot Arena with 6K+ community votes, matching 4o-latest and leading in Vision, Math, Hard Prompts, and Creative Writing categories https://lnkd.in/gBfwHz3E 9- TikTok launches Symphony Creative Studio, an AI-powered tool that generates TikTok-ready videos in minutes. Features include digital avatars, translation capabilities & auto-generated content. Now available to all TikTok Business users. https://lnkd.in/g64a7QD4

The journey to homeownership is daunting, but Further is here to change that... Further, which just raised $4.1M in pre-seed funding, is changing the game with a simple mission: to help people achieve their homeownership dreams. ?? Further’s first product, which officially launched this month, is a calculator that shows what people can afford by offering: ?? Personalized affordability insights ??Current interest rates and lender requirements ??Clear, no-nonsense guidance Congratulations Kevin Bennett, Chris Baker, and the entire team at Further! Check out their feature in TechCrunch to learn more about how Further is making waves in the #fintech and real estate space: https://lnkd.in/eZsHMiwY #Proptech #venture #Innovation #Startup #FinancialFreedom

A weekly recap of recent AI news from our Managing Director,? Lorenzo Thione ????

We were recognized as one of the Most Active Healthtech Investors in the 2024 Future of Healthtech Report by SVB Bank. ???? We’re featured across key categories, including Provider Operations, Alternative Care, Wellness & Education, and Overall Healthtech. It’s an honor to be in such great company alongside Alumni Ventures, General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz supporting transformative companies that are redefining #healthcare and making a lasting impact. Report: https://lnkd.in/eKqHVsrd

Report: https://lnkd.in/euFsqZYE Excited to see Gaingels featured in the SVB Future of Healthtech Report for 2024. It’s great seeing our mission recognized in a report that dives into the future of healthcare and tech. At Gaingels, we remain deeply committed to impact-driven investments and ensuring proper representation shapes healthcare and healthtech innovation.

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