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Explore Bipul Sinha’s remarkable journey from growing up in rural India to IPO success as co-founder & CEO of JC2-backed Rubrik in this article from The The Wall Street Journal. From overcoming poverty to transforming the cybersecurity industry, Bipul’s vision and hard work has clearly paid off. Check out the full feature to learn more about the pivotal moments that defined his trajectory and his lessons learned along the way.

“Deepfake detection leveraging AI detection technologies is now needed by every call center to stay one step ahead of fraudsters,” said Vijay Balasubramaniyan, co-founder & CEO of JC2-backed Pindrop. As such, we’re thrilled to see the #startup secure a $100 million, five-year loan from Hercules Capital to further develop and implement this technology. This investment not only underscores Pindrop’s position as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, but also signals a proactive effort to strengthen defenses against digital threats like deepfakes. Dive into this TechCrunch article for all the details – congrats, Vijay and team!

Check out this Yahoo Finance interview between KR Sridhar, Chairman & CEO of Bloom Energy and Tom Siebel, Chairman & CEO of C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute to learn how the companies have joined forces to revolutionize the way electricity is distributed across power grids. By leveraging AI and data, they aim to optimize the global grid infrastructure, delivering cleaner, more reliable, and safe energy to consumers. This collaboration promises to transform the next generation of electricity, offering a model that others can replicate for the greater good of our future.

In today's dynamic and competitive landscape, effective change management isn't just a strategy—it's a necessity for organizational success and growth. Don't miss this engaging Q&A session between Bhakti Vithalani, Founder and CEO of JC2-backed BigSpring AI, and Frits Dirk van Paasschen, veteran Fortune 500 CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Coors Brewing Company. Dive into their discussion to learn about the “paradox of change” and why “agile is the new smart.”

Drone threats are becoming increasingly prevalent, posing a growing challenge to airspace security worldwide. Enter JC2-backed Dedrone’s latest airspace security solution, DedroneOnTheMove. DedroneOTM is a game-changer in ensuring agile vehicle protection and mission success against threats from unmanned aircraft systems. A big shout-out to the Dedrone team for their impressive achievement!

🎧 Episode 31: Carmine Di Sibio, former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, views AI as a major disruptor that will enhance efficiency and productivity across every industry and usher in the most transformative era of business we have ever seen. On this episode of “#ChambersTalks: A #Podcast Series with John Chambers,” Carmine joins JC2 Ventures Founder & CEO, John Chambers, to discuss the impact of #AIAtWork. As Carmine retires from EY and embarks on his next chapter, this conversation provided a perfect opportunity to reflect on his experiences with tech disruption, innovation, leading global strategy, and leadership lessons learned along the way. Carmine underscores the value of fostering a strong culture, direct communication once trust is established, learning from setbacks, and actively participating in AI discussions with government to ensure emerging tech is used for good. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Listen here: #ApplePodcasts: https://bit.ly/3xXimeX  #Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RV34OP  Web: https://bit.ly/3zAK6GU  (Also on #Pandora, #iHeartRadio, and #AmazonMusic)

JC2-backed ASAPP is redefining how businesses connect with their customers in the digital world. As such, it’s great to see the #startup’s work recognized by Forrester as a leading digital customer interaction solution! The ASAPP Messaging solution achieved top scores across 16 criteria, including innovation, adoption rates, pricing, and transparency. This achievement underscores ASAPP’s commitment to pushing the boundaries in customer service – great work, Gustavo Sapoznik & team!

The role of the CIO is continually evolving, adapting to ever-changing technological advancements and strategic business needs. In the latest CIO “Two Cents” Blog from JC2 Ventures Partner Yvette Kanouff, she shares thoughts from a recent conversation with the Honorable Dana Deasy, former CIO at the Department of Defense. They unpack this changing role, with a focus on preparedness and the essential skills & exercises crucial for achieving success as a CIO today. Don’t miss out – and be sure to subscribe! LINK: https://lnkd.in/gmw3pRnY

Great to see JC2-backed ParkourSC appoint Mark Talens as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Solutions Officer! As said by our founder and CEO, John Chambers: "His expertise driving digital transformation and unlocking value through AI and machine learning will be invaluable as ParkourSC enters this next phase of growth.” We’re looking forward to seeing the #startup’s continued success and evolving strategy under Mark’s leadership.

“Digital Twin is what we’re betting the company on – it’s a radical productivity play. Our digital twin sits on top of the platform we’ve built for 14 years, and it’s leveraging everything we’ve built,” said Ragy Thomas, CEO and founder of Sprinklr. The innovation of AI clones, also known as digital twins, has garnered significant attention and is poised to disrupt numerous industries, even with the CEO of Zoom, Eric Yuan, acknowledging its potential impact on video conferencing. Sprinklr’s new AI-powered digital twin empowers front-office teams to boost productivity, offering human-like experiences on a large scale. Check out this TechTarget article to dive deeper into this technology and see how it’s reshaping the CX landscape.