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🚀 Excited to announce the upcoming lineup for week 24 of the "Venture with Grace" daily LinkedIn Live series! Join us for insightful conversations with industry leaders: 📅 June 17, 10:30 AM Redefining Consumer Tech with Christopher Harper from Torch Capital 📅 June 18, 7:00 AM Cybersecurity Leadership with Nir Polak of SignalFire and Exabeam 📅 June 18, 9:00 AM PLG and AI-Powered Apps with Zachary DeWitt from Wing Venture Capital 📅 June 19, 9:00 AM Podcasting and Entrepreneurship with Casey Adams of Listener .com 📅 June 20, 9:00 AM Purpose-Driven Ventures with James Joaquin of Obvious Ventures 📅 June 21, 8:45 AM Storytelling with Data: James Eagle, Founder of Eeagli Don't miss these sessions packed with valuable insights! #VentureWithGrace #LinkedInLive #Entrepreneurship #TechInvesting

What role can venture play in solving climate change? Between AI, crypto, and the electrification of everything, we're going to need a lot more energy. I'll be at Collision Conf on June 20 @ 3:30 PM, discussing how investing in next-gen energy companies can have a huge impact on solving this crisis.  Collision Conf Obvious Ventures #WorldPositiveInvesting #ClimateChange https://collisionconf.com/

"Generative AI is the most important invention that humanity has made, and that's because it's an invention that can invent... and that's a very, very powerful tool." In the latest episode of The Full Ratchet, I talk with James Joaquin of Obvious Ventures. James shares his journey from a founder to a VC, the mission behind Obvious, investing in groundbreaking companies like Beyond Meat, Gusto, and Miyoko's Creamery, and why he believes in "world positive" investing. We also explore the potential of "generative science" to revolutionize energy, health, and technology, and discuss the evolving landscape of AI and climate tech. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation on investing in solutions to the world's toughest problems while achieving impressive financial returns. Listen to Episode 436 of The Full Ratchet now!