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Menlo is thrilled to announce that Prof. David Baker, founder of Vilya and Xaira Therapeutics, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Prof. Baker's groundbreaking research has revolutionized the application of AI in protein design for drug discovery. His lifelong work to advance our understanding in this field promises to have a profound impact on human health and well-being. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. David Baker on this well-deserved honor. His achievement underscores the power of combining cutting-edge AI technology with visionary science to shape the future of healthcare.

We are excited to spotlight our partnership with NVIDIA in driving AI innovation! ?? Menlo's partner, Amy Wu, discussed how we collaborate to support groundbreaking AI innovators in enterprise and consumer tech. Our focus? Founders with compelling visions solving critical "jobs to be done." Menlo is ALL IN on the AI revolution. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gbzHnhhQ

Menlo’s Tim Tully talked to Business Insider about how his technical background has informed his investment process. "I'm still coding every day. That really helps me for my job, and I think it's really hard to be a VC and invest in a deeply technical product if you don't have a technical background. I'm actually using this stuff." More here from Samantha Stokes: https://lnkd.in/gJpXNW3T

?? $100M Anthology Fund 60-Day Update ?? In just two months, the $100M Anthology Fund—backed by Menlo Ventures and Anthropic—has received thousands of applications from founders across the globe, showcasing some of the most exciting AI innovations yet. Our application data provides a unique glimpse into the emerging landscape of AI-powered companies. With Claude’s help, we've distilled thousands of ideas into insights that reveal where the next generation of founders are focused and where AI might take us. From AI-powered diagnostics to quantum computing, we’re seeing groundbreaking solutions across a wide range of sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. 80% of applicants come from deep technical backgrounds, and many are already showing early traction. For more insights into the trends shaping the future of AI and what these innovators are building, check out our latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/g6vx2MbX. We are just getting started!? So if you are a founder passionate about AI, we want to know you. ?? You can apply to the Anthology Fund here:?https://lnkd.in/gviJutw9 Via Tim Tully, Deedy Das, with help from Claude

Congratulations to Anthropic President and Co-founder Daniela Amodei on being named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list! For Fortune Most Powerful Women’s 2024 List: https://lnkd.in/evX8v7TZ

The AI talent war is heating up, with compensation packages soaring to new heights. Our latest blog dives into the staggering numbers and strategic considerations for startups competing for top AI researchers and engineers. Key insights: - AI experts now see premiums up to $1M - Equity packages rivaling VP-level roles for IC positions - The strategic calculus: when (and when not) to join the AI salary arms race Is this the new normal for tech hiring? How are startups navigating this high-stakes landscape? We map out the trends, the numbers, and the strategies driving this seismic shift in tech talent acquisition. If you’re building in AI, you can't afford to miss this! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ewHb3gVB via Menlo’s Talent Team JORDAN ORMONT and Kandace Elam With insights from Firas Sozan, CEO of Harrison Clarke, Riviera Partners' Kyle Langworthy and Brian Bocchino, and CodeSignal CEO Tigran Sloyan

JUST?RELEASED:? Menlo’s Deedy Das joins?Benjamin Popper for the latest Stack Overflow podcast episode! Deedy shares his journey from software engineer at Facebook and Google to investing in AI, ML, and next-gen infrastructure startups and software. This conversation covers: Tech Giant Experience: Deedy shares his time as a software engineer at Facebook and Google, offering an insider's view of big tech. Startup Success: Deedy's talks about his experience as part of the founding team at Glean as the pre-product company grew to reach a multi-billion dollar valuation From engineering to investing: Deedy shares how his time at big tech companies informs his lens as an investor in groundbreaking AI, ML and next-gen infra startups. What’s next in AI? Deedy documents the rise of AI-driven companies in industries like climate tech, healthcare, and fashion and how new developments in generative AI are driving the next wave of innovation. TheAnthologyFund:? Deedy discusses Menlo’s $100M AI fund born through a partnership with Anthropic.? Check out the full episode here: ?https://lnkd.in/gb83Hbnx Make sure to follow @deedydas on Twitter and, if you're building in these spaces, Deedy and the team at @Menlo Ventures would love to connect!

?? "Beyond Bots: How AI Agents Are Driving the Next Wave of Enterprise Automation"?? Imagine a world where AI doesn’t just support your business—it runs it. We’re entering that era with AI agents that don’t just execute low-level tasks but make decisions, adapt in real time, and handle entire workflows autonomously. In this post, we explore how AI agents are redefining enterprise automation. Unlike traditional bots, these agents can decide, act, and adapt on our behalf—bringing a whole new level of efficiency to every function. ?? Is this RPA Redux? ?? How AI agents are powering decision engines ?? We map key players in each category across the market The? AI investors at @MenloVentures are excited to meet teams that are building this future. If you’re building in the agents space, we’d love to connect. - Jean-Paul (J.P.) Sanday , Steve Sloane, Naomi Pilosof Ionita, Derek Xiao ?? https://lnkd.in/g2Si99ur