Daversa

At the Tectonic Defense Summit in Austin, operators, investors, and builders came together to shape what’s next in national security. The conversations matched the stakes—technical, urgent, and grounded in zero margin for error.

AI in customer experience isn’t lacking tools, it’s lacking clarity. Plenty of companies can build but far fewer know how to position, scale, and actually win at the enterprise level. Quiq is leaning into that gap with the addition of Jen Grant as CMO.

We’re proud to announce the promotions of Alana North, Carly Rizzo, Danny Nilsen, Emma Mango, Kendall Simmons, Angela Pezzello, Brittany Rosenfeld, Nicole Kaylor, & Connor Freeborn to Managing Director. Read More: bit.ly/4rwUox9

Nscale is building the backbone of the AI revolution. Now, Sheryl Sandberg has joined its Board of Directors. A titan of modern tech and one of the most influential operators of our time, her appointment signals the scale and magnitude of of Nscale’s ambition.

This week in SF, Daversa hosted an intimate dinner with a curated group of GTM, revenue, and sales leaders. As expectations rise, getting the right leaders around one table acts as a catalyst - pressure-testing ideas and setting the standard for excellence.

Nscale has emerged as a defining force in AI infrastructure. At that level, security isn’t a function, it’s the foundation. Appointing Latha Maripuri as CISO signals exactly how seriously they take the responsibility of building at scale.

Daversa and BCV brought together top engineering leaders in SF for a conversation on how AI is compressing timelines and forcing a rethink of how teams are led. Thank you to those who joined us and made the night grounded in what it takes to build at the highest level.

We’re thrilled to announce Daversa’s newest Directors: Bella Diodato, Bryan Kilts, Isabella St. Croix, Kaileen Hart, Kathryn Lawler, Tommy Pellatt, and Will Sheridan. Join us in congratulating this exceptional group on a well-deserved achievement.

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Shield AI is building the future of autonomous defense, scaling fast in one of the most consequential arenas in the world. With Brian Peterson joining as CIO, they’re strengthening the backbone behind that growth and supporting mission-critical work at the highest level.

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Cursor is building one of the most trusted products in AI. With Brian McCarthy joining as President of Global Revenue and Field Operations, they are pairing strong product momentum with proven GTM leadership. This is alignment when timing, talent, and ambition meet.

AI infrastructure is moving faster than traditional energy systems can support. With Nic Bustamante joining as Chief Data Center Officer, Exowatt is responding by unifying infrastructure, energy delivery, and proprietary thermal storage to build a flexible path to reliable power.

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Cynthia Gaylor’s appointment as Business Finance Officer, Corporate reflects OpenAI’s focus on building durable systems and financial discipline to support a company operating at enormous scale, where rigor, judgment, and execution matter more than ever.

OutSystems is building how software gets developed in the AI era, and that kind of ambition requires real operating discipline. Bringing Fay Sien Goon on as Chief Financial Officer adds exactly that — a leader with deep experience scaling SaaS and enterprise software at speed.

Andréa Mallard stepping into the CMO role at Microsoft AI is a reminder that the AI race is narrative-driven and speed-sensitive. Microsoft is choosing to move with startup instincts inside a global platform, and that’s how incumbents stay in front when the market accelerates.

Walmart has turned technology into a competitive edge. Now, with Shishir Mehrotra joining the Board, they’re adding a deeply product-driven operator with real platform and execution experience. A strong addition to a business that continues to lead from the front.