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Save the Date! In partnership with the Golden State Warriors and Kapor Capital, the NBA Foundation will host the All-Star Pitch Semi Finals on December 4th at the Chase Center. 10 contestants will pitch their businesses for a chance to compete in a final competition to be hosted at NBA All-Star Weekend. Register today using the link below to see these amazing entrepreneurs on the big stage. Attendees will be entered into two giveaways for the following prizes: - A pair of tickets to All-Star Saturday Night and the All-Star Game - A pair of tickets to the All-Star Game Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebVYJnkG

Searching for a new position? Join the #KaporCapital Talent Network for opportunities from 100+ #startups solving real-world problems! Members of underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply: bit.ly/3HEVb9Q

Congratulations to Devoted Health for being recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women ?? At Kapor Capital, we're proud to support companies that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're excited to see Devoted Health continue to lead by example in the healthcare technology space — here's to creating more inclusive workplaces and driving positive change in the #tech industry!

“Holding that tablet was almost surreal—it was hard to believe I actually had a 22,000 lb Hawk under my control.” —Chief Mike Deacon, Air Tactical Group Supervisor, HLCO Rain and Sikorsky collaborated to bring government, fire agency, and investment representatives to observe the advanced technologies enabling autonomous rapid wildfire response. This is what some of those leaders shared with us after commanding a Black Hawk? helicopter flying with Sikorsky’s MATRIX? flight autonomy and Rain mission autonomy to perform multiple autonomous water drops. For more reactions to the joint demonstration of autonomous aerial wildfire response:? ?? watch this video on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gwE7y3zS ?? read an update on our website? https://lnkd.in/gub5jeGB ?? “There’s definitely a space for autonomous aircraft and what Rain is doing.” —Assistant Chief Tim Perkins, Orange County Fire Authority. ??“We need technology like this to stop the fire that is coming from the wildlands, that is moving toward communities in fire prone lands.” —Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administration. ????????“This technology that we used to think of as being on the horizon, it’s here, it’s available, and it’s there for the taking. So we need to give our firefighters the best of what we’ve got.” —Genevieve Biggs, Director, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Wildfire Resilience Initiative. We are indebted to the many people who carved time in their schedules to attend our demonstration, including Kate Dargan Marquis, Nancy Pfund, Jake Harris, Colonel Trent Mills, Ph.D, and many others.

Exciting opportunity alert for #engineering and #datascience pros! ?? Our portfolio company Driver Technologies Inc. is revolutionizing road safety and accessibility with cutting-edge mobility tech and they're on the lookout for brilliant minds to join their team! Check out their open jobs if you’re looking to work in a mission-driven engineering role at a fast-growing startup: bit.ly/4dXwdB8?

At #KaporCapital, we support founders from all walks of life who want to make a difference in their communities. If you’re building a #tech startup that closes gaps of access for low-income communities and/or communities of color, we want to hear from you: bit.ly/3KzVhlp

“Holding that tablet was almost surreal—it was hard to believe I actually had a 22,000 lb Hawk under my control.” —Chief Mike Deacon, Air Tactical Group Supervisor, HLCO Rain and Sikorsky collaborated to bring government, fire agency, and investment representatives to observe the advanced technologies enabling autonomous rapid wildfire response. This is what some of those leaders shared with us after commanding a Black Hawk? helicopter flying with Sikorsky’s MATRIX? flight autonomy and Rain mission autonomy to perform multiple autonomous water drops. For more reactions to the joint demonstration of autonomous aerial wildfire response:? ?? watch this video on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gwE7y3zS ?? read an update on our website? https://lnkd.in/gub5jeGB ?? “There’s definitely a space for autonomous aircraft and what Rain is doing.” —Assistant Chief Tim Perkins, Orange County Fire Authority. ??“We need technology like this to stop the fire that is coming from the wildlands, that is moving toward communities in fire prone lands.” —Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administration. ????????“This technology that we used to think of as being on the horizon, it’s here, it’s available, and it’s there for the taking. So we need to give our firefighters the best of what we’ve got.” —Genevieve Biggs, Director, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Wildfire Resilience Initiative. We are indebted to the many people who carved time in their schedules to attend our demonstration, including Kate Dargan Marquis, Nancy Pfund, Jake Harris, Colonel Trent Mills, Ph.D, and many others.

Don’t forget to check out the 2024 #KaporCapital Impact Report! Take a deep dive into our newest investments in #startups that are tackling real-world challenges head-on and learn more about how our founders are closing gaps of access, opportunity, and outcomes for underrepresented communities: bit.ly/kapor2024impact

Check out this recent Bloomberg article for more on how Form Energy is turning rust into the future of affordable, long-duration energy storage ?

Our Head of Portfolio Marketing Cliff Worley rocked the stage at AFROTECH last week, unveiling the secret sauces for startup success in the #AI era! Cliff shared game-changing insights on: ? Turbocharging business growth with cutting-edge AI tools ? Transforming workflows into productivity powerhouses ? Staying ahead in the tech race with AI-driven strategies Check out photos of the event below ??