Madrona Venture Labs

"Anything worthwhile is going to be uncomfortable, and there's going to be some struggle attached to it." — Mike Fridgen It was so awesome to be able to sit down with my friend Mike Fridgen on this week’s episode of the North Star Leaders podcast. Mike shared generously about economic value creation and impact, founder-problem fit, and mission-driven leadership. Take a listen!

Our Leap event this week featured MVL's Elizabeth Webber and Henry Huang leading a session on pitching your startup. The session covered everything from capturing attention with a powerful hook to sustaining interest with a clear, structured narrative. Thank you to everyone who attended. For those unable to make it or are not members of Leap, we've provided a recap of the event, including a full breakdown of the information and resources shared. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gE4Bbvq3

AI is transforming the future of talent, and while it offers incredible benefits, it's essential to stay mindful of the risks. In this Cheat Codes blog, MVL's Head of Talent, Sam Dore, shares insights on the role of AI in talent acquisition, exploring its impact on efficiency, decision-making, and human connection. Learn how to leverage AI in hiring while maintaining trust and personal judgment here:?https://lnkd.in/gBNU8PiT

Elizabeth Webber (with Henry Huang) shares insights on idea validation in startups, focusing on "known knowns" and "known unknowns." Discover how customer pain and meaningful benefits can shape successful ventures, featuring our latest spin-out, Otto, as a case study. Read more here:?https://lnkd.in/gqef5gQu

Our Leap event this week featured MVL's Elizabeth Webber and Henry Huang leading a session on pitching your startup. The session covered everything from capturing attention with a powerful hook to sustaining interest with a clear, structured narrative. Thank you to everyone who attended. For those unable to make it or are not members of Leap, we've provided a recap of the event, including a full breakdown of the information and resources shared. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gE4Bbvq3

We are honored to announce that Outbound AI has won a Healthcare AI Impact Award 2024. A huge thank you to our customers and team members for placing your trust and faith in our vision, we could not have achieved this without you. Breaking boundaries and being the first to market is never easy, but we are steadfast in our commitment to elevating the human work experience in #healthcare. Stay tuned, there is much more to come! You may read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e8Qzui7C #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #revenuecycle #medicalbilling

After a successful Seattle Tech Week hosted by Madrona, we wanted to continue driving momentum by introducing the inaugural "Saturday at the Park" at Green Lake Park on September 28th. This community event allows founders and aspiring founders to connect with MVL partners, investors, and the greater tech community in a relaxed outdoor setting. Pitch your startup ideas or network with like-minded individuals. Enjoy coffee, water, and healthy snacks while the kids play. Event details and registration can be found here: https://lu.ma/a8cvmvel We hope to see you there!

In our latest Talent Spotlight, we highlight Flora K., MVL's Head of Operations, whose vital role in supporting founders is rooted in operational excellence. Discover how her journey and expertise empower startups here: https://lnkd.in/g_wKgsRu

What a night at the ballpark! Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating MVL's 10th Anniversary. It was an exciting evening of baseball, community, and fun. A special shoutout to our incredible founders, who have been a core part of MVL's journey over the past decade, and to Madrona for their steadfast partnership and support. Here's to many more years of innovation and success together!

We are excited to unveil the 2024 Intelligent Applications 40, highlighting this year’s most compelling private companies leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. We received over 380 nominations from more than 70 venture investors across 54 top-tier venture and corporate investment firms and continued our partnership with Pitchbook to incorporate its data-driven scoring into the voting process to further enhance the rigor and research behind our decision-making. At Madrona, we have spent over a decade partnering with and investing in intelligent application companies, observing their influence and impact across various verticals. These applications are poised to shape the future of software and the next wave of computing. We believe they deserve to be recognized and celebrated for their achievements! Read more insights and thoughts about this year's winners and the current AI landscape: https://lnkd.in/g2CjX_rj See the full list and methodology here: https://lnkd.in/gqy9z34A We're celebrating the #IA40 winners on Oct. 2 at the 2024 #IASummit in partnership with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Delta Air Lines, NYSE, Morgan Stanley, & McKinsey & Company. Request an invite here https://lnkd.in/gQ4bPc7S