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So many good vibes at our holiday party last week! Cheers to 2026! 🥂

AI is redefining the future of HR tech. We believe the next generation of HR software will move beyond systems of record to become systems of action, helping organizations make better workforce decisions in real time. Together with @StormVentures, we mapped the HR tech stack & landscape across core HCM, talent, employee experience, governance, analytics, and vertical solutions. Explore the full perspective: norwest.co/HRtech

The $36B HR software market is shifting from system of record → system of action. New market map with @NorwestVP breaking down the full CHRO stack and where we're investing. Read more on Norwest's blog here: norwest.com/blog/mapping-t…

🚀 Excited to announce @stormventures is a Deep Tech Momentum 2026 Partner! Europe's #1 deep tech & AI event — 3,000+ decision-makers, Berlin, May 20–21. 📍 Wilhelm Studios 🎟️ deeptech.build/tickets #DTM26 #DeepTech #Berlin deeptech.build/tickets

Most startups don’t fail because of bad products. They fail because no one urgently needs what they built. In our latest Ignite Podcast episode, we sit down with @arun_penmetsa, Partner @stormventures, to break down what actually drives success in B2B startups. Arun brings a rare mix of experience—from building enterprise products at Oracle and Google to spending 11+ years investing in early-stage companies across SaaS, cybersecurity, and digital health. We go deep on: • What real product-market fit looks like (hint: it’s not ARR) • Why most founders struggle to scale beyond founder-led sales • The hidden gap between early traction and repeatable growth • How AI is changing enterprise software—and what’s staying the same • The biggest mistakes founders make in go-to-market One insight that stands out: the moment you sign a customer is when risk is highest—not lowest. Execution after the sale is what defines long-term success. If you’re building in B2B, raising capital, or thinking about how enterprise companies actually buy, this episode will sharpen how you think. 👂🎧 Watch, listen, and follow on your favorite platform: buff.ly/PKs5VAq 🙏 Join the conversation on your favorite social network: buff.ly/4WmDfal

@DaveBoyceDotNet Is your GTM motion ready for 2026? Read the full breakdown on the @stormventures blog: stormventures.com/blog-posts-and… #B2BSaaS #PLG #AI

@DaveBoyceDotNet Dave’s 3 Pillars for the AI + PLG era: 1️⃣ Empathy: Map the user’s "Job to be Done." 2️⃣ Generosity: Value first, pay later. Build the habit. 3️⃣ Automation: Use AI to remove friction from the buying side.

The Founder’s Dilemma: Red pill (Sales-Led) or Blue pill (Product-Led)? 🔴 🔵 In the AI era, the choice is already made for you. If you aren’t building PLG-native, you’re already behind. We sat down with @DaveBoyceDotNet to break down the new GTM playbook. 🧵👇

@procoretech Storm blog: stormventures.com/blog-posts-and… Press release: procore.com/press/procore-…

For 20 years, construction tech has been a digital file cabinet. That era just ended. 🏗️ @procoretech's acquisition of Datagrid is an exciting moment for the industry. While others built passive dashboards, Datagrid built Agentic AI that actually executes. More on it below. 👇

Official announcement: crowdstrike.com/en-us/blog/cro… Read more on our blog: stormventures.com/blog-posts-and…

Security spend goes to the device. Reality happens in the browser. That 85% visibility gap is why @CrowdStrike acquired @SeraphicSec. In the age of AI agents, the browser is the new endpoint. Huge win for both teams.

Welcome our new EIR, Ahmed! ✨ An AI product veteran, Ahmed helped scale Moveworks from Series A to its ServiceNow acquisition & led Product at Ambience Healthcare. He’s now exploring the next wave of agentic AI at Storm. 🚀 We're glad to have him on board! 🌊 #AI #VC

It's so rare that the whole team is in same place at the same time, but this week we finally made it happen! After a busier than usual Monday, we all got together for some good food, good wine and quality team time 🍽️ 🍷 ✨

Say hi to our new EIR, Kevin Schultz! 👋 With 25+ years in SaaS & HCM (Perceptyx, Adobe, TCS), Kevin is an expert at scaling global services and AI adoption. He’s also a dedicated advisor to early-stage founders. We’re excited to have him at Storm! 🌊

@mjkim_0731 Minjoo’s "full-stack" approach to VC - from sourcing to brand building - is unparalleled, accelerating the success of portfolio companies like AB180 and Classum. 🇰🇷 🇺🇸 Read more about Minjoo's story at Storm on our blog: stormventures.com/blog-posts-and…

⚡️ MAJOR NEWS: Storm Ventures promotes Minjoo Kim to Partner! ⚡️ As a superstar leader driving our global #EnterpriseAI investment strategy from Seoul, she's Storm's bridge between the Korean ecosystem & Silicon Valley B2B expertise. Join us in congratulating @mjkim_0731!

Why build a Financial Model? It's not just for investors. @jeffgraySF (ex Honeycomb.io COO) highlights 2 key benefits: 🚨 Early Warning System: Spot problems before they turn into crises. 📈 Predictable Story: Confidently show your board/investors you're winning.

AI strategy, no hype. Catch @RyanFloyd interview @Workato's Markus Zirn tomorrow at #SaaStockEurope. Must-attend for B2B founders. 👇