Paul Arnold

Arthur Rock—bet on people Tom Perkins—bet on technology Don Valentine—bet on markets There isn’t a single way to invest better. But nail whichever you choose.

Today I'm pleased to share that Sygaldry has raised $139M to build quantum-accelerated AI servers for the AI data center. We've assembled an incredible early team and are hiring across the board. If you want to work at the frontier of both quantum and AI to shape the future of computing - come build with us! jobs.ashbyhq.com/sygaldry-techn…

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@arcticinstincts @SydSteyerhart The placement of jazz makes me question this entire study

A study linked various SAT test scores to favorite bands- the lowest SAT scorers preferred Lil’ Wayne, and the highest preferred Beethoven

@Beezer232 @NinoMarakovic @SapphireVC @SapphirePrtnrs Congratulations Beezer!

Personal news update! … I’m joining the venture platform at LGT Capital Partners. It’s been nearly 15 years since I joined @NinoMarakovic at @SapphireVC to help build @SapphirePrtnrs - and hard to believe our working relationship started another 15 years before that at Morgan Stanley waayyy back in 1994. Since that time, it’s been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside him, and to help build what Sapphire Partners has become. I’m incredibly proud of the team, the relationships, and the managers we’ve had the chance to partner with along the way. That’s always been the most meaningful part. I’m lucky to be making this move alongside @LauraLPThompson , @natewcl , Dan Clayton, Vittorio Reynoso-Avila, and Anna Jacoby. This wasn’t an easy decision, but over time it became clear this was the right step—for our team, for Sapphire, for LGT, and for the managers we support. The opportunity came together naturally through our long relationship with @TKtwitster and the LGT team. I’ve known Thomas for over a decade and have always respected his thoughtful approach to venture. At a high level, this is about alignment and continuing to build—just at greater scale. We’re not changing what we do, just expanding where and how we do it. What made Sapphire so special to me, though, was always the people—the ones who made the work meaningful every day. While I won’t be in the same place day to day, this isn’t a goodbye—just a different way of working together. Grateful to everyone at Sapphire who made the past 15 years so meaningful 💙 I’m taking a short break before starting at LGT on April 15—spending some time with my son before he heads off to college this Fall. A big transition for both of us. 🤲 Looking forward to what’s ahead. 💫✨

@LDEakman It is interesting to think about the many, many 10-15 year-old, still privately held venture unicorns, that will experience the full valuation cycle of $ 0 day one -> $ xBn -> back to $0 still in private hands as they were held too long

Aka venture factory model - “For the last 15 years, the SaaS playbook was simple: Find a common business workflow. Build a nice UI around it. Add some integrations. Charge per seat, per month. Defend your position with switching costs and minor product tweaks.”

@parkerconrad @BillAckman @gofundme I've watched the videos many times and can't imagine having the urge to pull a gun or trigger

@BillAckman @gofundme Nothing about those videos suggested this officer was doing his best to do his job. Seemed quite eager to kill someone.

I am big believer in our legal principal that one is innocent until proven guilty. To that end, I supported the @gofundme for Jonathan Ross and intended to similarly support the gofundme for Renee Good’s family (her gofundme was closed by the time I attempted to provide support). The whole situation is a tragedy. An officer doing his best to do his job, and a protester who likely did not intend to kill the officer but whose actions in a split second led to her death. Our country is stronger if we work together to resolve the complex issues that are tearing us apart. gofundme.com/f/ice-offuver-… gofundme.com/f/support-for-…

@jenzhuscott Best case scenario is all the LLMs end up with weak moats and the rest of us win because of price competition

OpenAI has no moat.

@saranormous 20% of people have dyslexia and their IQs are normally distributed. What do you think should be done there?

Academic “accommodations” have rapidly, insanely morphed from accessibility to arbitrage. The US has built a system where ordinary stress, distraction, or a B+ in college gets medicalized, and then also buys a student extra time and softer rules. This idiocy rewards self-narrated fragility, disadvantages anyone who plays it straight, and makes life harder for students with serious, real disabilities who now look like part of a hustle. The net result is a cohort of high-privilege students who are simultaneously entitled and infantilized, and then are shocked to discover the rest of the world doesn’t run on "extensions" and excuses. Bad for everyone. Just let the kid who deserves a B get a B.

@bdeeter This is amazing Byron. Go Niners!

Thrilled and grateful to finally be able to confirm the news! Go Niners! #49ers officially announce new ownership partners 49erswebzone.com/articles/19128…

@danprimack Josh Harder. Greg Kidd.

Looking for VC/PE types running for office today, at any level, but finding virtually none except for JD Vance. Usually there are a bunch. Who am I missing?

@carolinemendel_ @RibbitCapital @jsnnsa @henloitsjoyce @MbyM @AnonPlatform @OpenAIDevs @crossmint @Stablecoin Awesome

Won second place in the @RibbitCapital hackathon! I am so beyond thrilled! Thank you to my incredible teammates @jsnnsa @henloitsjoyce and @MbyM … we really are the dream team! Special thanks also to @RibbitCapital @AnonPlatform @OpenAIDevs @crossmint and @Stablecoin

💭Amazing insights at our first #SFTechWeek event on Venture Opportunities for #AI founders! 👏Huge thanks to speakers Paul Arnold @SwitchVC and Arvin Patel @Nokia, and sponsor @mofo_llp!

#LatestMiamiTechNews It’s $15.5M for Félix Pago: Fundraise to enable product development and expansion Read the full article here: refreshmiami.com/its-15-5m-for-… @NicolasBuilds @Felixpago @CastleIslandVC @paul_arnold @mercadolibre @nubank @WorldRemit @remitly #miami #news #miaminews #tech #miamitech #technews

Surreal to see the launch of @onMantel (and an inside look at @alexisohanian's slight obsession with collecting particular 2003 Netpro cards) from my old colleagues @TheAthletic theathletic.com/5271011/2024/0… Great read from @nandodifino- a man who buys anything Leaf produces!

There's a lot of pressure building @onMantel, a community platform for collectors, with @alexisohanian... the guy who created Reddit and has an insane collection of cards, toys, comics, games... But that's what makes me so bullish- we've got the cheatsheet on how to crush this.

We’re thrilled to announce our seed financing with an exceptional group of investors. Together, we are committed to serving the over 25 million Americans battling chronic insomnia but can’t get the help they need. Access to effective care has been a significant hurdle, and we are determined to bridge that gap and make a meaningful difference in the lives for those facing this challenge. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of our investors. Your belief in our mission fuels our journey ahead. A big shout out to @Initialized, @ycombinator, @lombardstreetVC, @paul_arnold, @Moonfire_VC, @ScrumVentures, @GoodwaterCap for your invaluable support and collaboration. Here’s to transforming sleep health and making a lasting impact! Thanks @ChristineMHall from @TechCrunch for the amazing writeup: techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/ste…

Avocados and peppers are native to mesoamerica and should be standard thanksgiving fare. Beans should be a bigger part of the meal; ot just green beans. Wheat bread should be nixed for corn bread. And we should have more meat options than turkey, like any native seafood.

Increasing your margins is the cheapest cost of capital

I have this theory that old people and young people rate on a completely different scale. Like, boomers anchor to an average restaurant or product being 3/5 stars For Gen Z, average means 4.5/5 Is this true? I’d be curious about rating systems that correct for this somehow.

Let’s do this!

Super excited to be part of this journey. @Felixpago is changing the way remittance happens in this country. Customers are making it very clear that they wanted a new way to send money home. refreshmiami.com/felix-raises-7…