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Lulu Chang shared this11/10 would back/work for/fan girl dan preiss couldn't be prouder of you!!Lulu Chang shared thisToday, Cadrian is coming out of stealth. My co-founders Christopher Young (former CEO of McAfee, EVP at Microsoft, and current CEO of Vertex), Akash Gupta, and I quietly raised a pre-seed from Ardent Venture Partners and Andreessen Horowitz's scout fund to assemble a killer team. After talking to many CEOs, we kept hearing that every leader hits the wall: the people doing the work know exactly where it breaks, but that knowledge is stuck in their heads. One-on-one conversations don't scale across a whole company, and surveys miss the nuance. So we built voice AI that actually interviews your entire organization. Real conversations, hundreds at once, each one shaping the questions in the next, the way a great interviewer would. What a McKinsey team or forward-deployed engineer does in months, Cadrian does across your whole org in days. Voice AI is already reinventing how companies talk to their customers, like Decagon, Sierra, and others. We're pointing it inward, at the people who actually run your business. For the first time, leaders see how their business actually runs, and the knowledge trapped in people's heads finally gets captured. The most urgent place this matters right now is AI. Everyone's been told to "go do AI," and almost no one knows where to start. So we're starting there: an audit that maps your workflows, flags the bottlenecks, ranks where AI will actually pay off, and puts an ROI on each so you can prioritize where to invest. But this works for any operational question. Soon you'll be able to ask Cadrian anything about how your company runs and get the answer straight from your team. The answers are already in your company. We help you get them out. If you're looking to get unstuck on AI, drop us a note!
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Lulu Chang shared thisTHE BEST NEWS TO START THE WEEK! Go Jeffrey Reitman GO!Lulu Chang shared thisAfter founding a gaming company and spending more than a decade in venture, one thing has become very clear to me: I love early-stage investing. Not because of markets or markups, but because of the founder journey. Partnering early. Going deep. Helping turn conviction into something real. I’ve been fortunate to do that alongside founders at companies like Atlas, Blend, Brigit, Built, Capitalize, Nova Credit, Peach, Roofstock, SentiLink, Superstate, Thoropass, and others. That experience led me to start Entropy Ventures. Entropy is a nod to how the most interesting parts of the market actually work. The fastest-moving opportunities are messy, non-linear, and often misunderstood. Founders, not investors, decide where the world goes next. The role of an early-stage investor is to lean into that. Increase surface area. Help founders learn faster. And support them before things look obvious in hindsight. My work has largely centered around non-consensus ideas in B2B, fintech, and crypto infrastructure, often in regulated or overlooked parts of the market. The common thread has been founders building technically and structurally difficult products that require deep understanding of users, workflows, and adoption. With Entropy, I’m focused on working with founders raising their first ~$15M of capital, as early as inception. My goal is to help companies de-risk their first few million in ARR by working alongside those founders on team build-out, go-to-market, pricing, positioning, and marketing. Not every company will be pure B2B. Some will be direct-to-customer. In all cases, distribution and narrative matter early. I’ve already gotten started. I’ve made two investments backing founders in cybersecurity and vertical AI for financial services, and I’ve been excited by the caliber of builders I’ve been able to work with from day one. If you’re early and want a partner who likes to build alongside you, I’d love to connect. I’ve been relatively quiet over the past decade. You should expect to hear from me more.
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Lulu Chang shared thisNever thought mainframes could be worth celebrating, but here we are! So excited for what Gil Peleg, Dan Shprung, and the Geniez AI team have built thus far, and more importantly, for what's yet to comeLulu Chang shared thisThree weeks. A week ago we completed an installation at a Fortune 100 financial institution. Two weeks earlier, I spoke with one of their managers. He told me: "During my 20 years at the firm, all mainframe product installations took months, not weeks." I told him we would finish the installation in less than a month. His reply: "That would be a miracle." It took us three weeks. Next quarter, another large bank in the US (Fortune 50) will join them and install our technology as well. Geniez AI - helping companies win the AI race ! Gil Peleg Claire Connor Morgan Wyatt Hanan Milman #Mainframemodernization #GenAI #GeniezAI
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Lulu Chang shared thisIt's hard to get *that* excited about mainframes, but Geniez AI is making it a lot easier. Thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with Gil Peleg and Dan Shprung on their mission to bring Generative AI into the beating heart of global finance. Mainframes may not grab headlines, but they remain the backbone of banking and financial services, powering every swipe, tap, and financial click. By unlocking AI capabilities natively within these systems, Geniez is helping institutions modernize without having to rip and replace their existing software. We at Canapi Ventures are excited to support Gil, Dan, and the Geniez team as they redefine what’s possible for banks and enterprises that depend on mainframes every day. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esCq-zAU
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Lulu Chang reposted thisLulu Chang reposted thisJust wrapped up an energizing few days in Washington D.C. at the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Members Meeting, hosted at Amazon’s East Coast HQ. A sincere thank you to the CRI team — Joshua Magri, Emily Beam, John Goodman, and Angela Patel — for organizing such a collaborative, insightful event. It was an honor to present and share how SmartSuite is helping financial institutions operationalize the CRI Profile through modern GRC workflows and AI-powered automation. Special thanks to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team of Cindy Rivera-Galvez, Denyette DePierro, Hart Rossman, David and others for hosting us at their impressive facility. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many industry leaders and forward-thinkers like: Jonathan RufK, Karolina Oseckyte, Breah Sandoval, Christian Novoa, Brad Manganello, Peter Ossowski, Kaitlyn McConeghy, Matthew Goard, Yonesy Núñez, Michael Rivas, Lulu Chang, Aaron Schaefer, Kyle Ferguson, Rick Palaia, Martin Metz, Hayden Gillum, Joseph Crouse, CPA, Kassidy Warren David White, Tom Brennan, Jeremy Zimmer, John D. and so many more. And of course, my co-founder and wife Tara Darbyshire, for always bringing our mission to life in the room. We’re excited to continue supporting CRI and its members as they modernize risk, compliance, and cybersecurity programs with clarity, speed, and intelligence. #SmartSuite #CRI #CyberRiskInstitute #GRC #RiskManagement #ComplianceAutomation #AI #AWS #CyberSecurity #FinancialServices #CRIMembers
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Lulu Chang reposted thisLulu Chang reposted thisWe’re growing — and now, we’re bicoastal. 🌉 Canapi has officially opened a new office in San Francisco! As we continue to back the boldest fintech and enterprise software founders and partner with forward-thinking financial institutions, it felt only right to deepen our presence on the West Coast. This move puts us closer to the innovation, ideas, and people shaping the future of finance — and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re in SF, come say "hi" to the San Francisco team: Tom Davis, Connie Qian, and Austin Nembach. We’d love to host you in our new space! #Fintech #VentureCapital #BayAreaStartups
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Lulu Chang shared this@crux continues to crush with critical capital at a crucial time (how's my alliteration??) Couldn't be more excited for Alfred Johnson, Allen Kramer, and the entire team on their $50M Series B led by Lowercarbon Capital. Over the last couple years, Crux has established itself not only as the leader in renewable tax credits, but more broadly as the leading voice in clean energy finance. And as energy needs both in the United States and beyond grow more pronounced, Crux is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this rise in energy demand, shifting energy supply chains, and a distinct need for capital in light of a rapidly shifting policy landscape. A huge congratulations, and oh! They're hiring, too! https://lnkd.in/emUhpZpY
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Lulu Chang shared thisGRC - stay with me now. It can be difficult to get excited about governance, risk, and compliance software - too many syllables, too clunky, too antiquated. But difficult doesn't mean impossible, and I've *surprised myself* to share that we at Canapi Ventures are absolutely THRILLED to be leading the Series A round of SmartSuite. Because it's much more than a GRC platform - it's a new business operating system. SmartSuite, with its cloud-based enterprise work management platform, enables companies of all sizes to plan, track, and optimize business processes. In just a couple years, it's attracted 50,000 users from 5,000 businesses, including names like Apple Bank, Credit One Bank, UCLA, Georgetown University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sunday Riley, and Lyneer Staffing Solutions. While SmartSuite has proven to be useful across a range of business functions, it's been transformative for its customers when it comes to GRC. That's no surprise, considering the rockstar founding team of Jon Darbyshire, Tara Darbyshire, and Peter Novosel previously founded Archer Technologies, which remains one of the most widely used GRC platforms. We can't wait to see what the band accomplishes this time now that they're back together. https://lnkd.in/gQCDvNvpSmartSuite raises $38M to be the final word on enterprise collaboration | TechCrunchSmartSuite raises $38M to be the final word on enterprise collaboration | TechCrunch
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Lulu Chang reposted thisLulu Chang reposted this“This is our first project together since we were teenagers in our hometown,” says Bryan Voltaggio. While they’re frequent collaborators on other projects, this endeavor is special. “It’s phenomenal to bring our experiences, our travels, and everything we’ve done over the last 30 years to share with our childhood friends and neighbors,” he adds. Those three decades have culminated in the former chapel’s whimsical menu that is at once technically impressive and deliciously inviting at the newly open Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Thank you Lulu Chang for this great piece in Eater DC. Check out the full piece below! #VisitationHotel #WyeOakTavern #Hospitality #Community #Frederick #BoutiqueHotel #Travel #TravelandLeisure #CondeNastTravel #Press #Eater #EaterDC HHM HotelsThe Voltaggio Brothers Introduce Whimsical Tavern Food in a Former Frederick ChapelThe Voltaggio Brothers Introduce Whimsical Tavern Food in a Former Frederick Chapel
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisExtremely excited to announce that after graduating from Columbia Business School in May… I’m joining WIRED as a senior writer! I’ll be covering the fascinating, sometimes dystopian universe of the future of work — how AI is shaping every industry, from finance to fast food. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to work at a publication I love, alongside journalists I deeply admire. Please get in touch if you have tips, gossip, or just want to chat!
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Lulu Chang liked thisI spent the last two years in the Kauffman Fellows program alongside some of the most capable investors I've had the privilege of meeting. Last week nearly 60 of us graduated together, joining a much larger network of alums I now get to call peers and am lucky to call friends. While the curriculum and the speakers were world class, what made the program so special was the candor from my classmates. In Class 29 we shared our biggest wins, our private failures and frustrations, and the kind of objective advice you only get from people who have sat in your seat. I’m grateful to all my KF29 classmates, and my forum in particular, for their willingness to share and their unwavering friendship. Kauffman Fellows has been the highlight of my career and while the two years may be over, I look forward to many more Kauffman network events in the coming years (as I told Daniela "Dani" Terminel, being a 5th year senior forever). No Kauffman Fellows post is complete without thanking the entire Kauffman team for running such an incredible program and for letting me be a part of it. Forum 7: brendan mathews, Eddie Lee, Kerry Wei, Kin Lam, Logan Ashcraft, Mohammed Ahmed, Rob Freelen, Kauffman Team: Fernando Fabre, Daniela "Dani" Terminel, Lisa Doherty Baichtal, Bailey Farrell (Morgan), Katlyn Mease, Kirsten Owens, Madeleine Light, Emily McMath, Alana Chin #KauffmanFellows #KF29 #VentureCapital #FutureOfVC
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisI'm SO EXCITED to introduce Mexzine, a new, twice-weekly newsletter on independent, design-led travel in Mexico, for English-speaking readers who want the real version. And I'm not doing it alone. Mexzine is edited by Cristina Alonso, a Mexico City–based journalist who has spent her career covering this country from the inside. She's the reason it reads like it's written by someone who lives here. Mexico is my favorite country in the world, but it didn't make sense for me to be Managing Editor—so I'm the publisher, and Cristina runs the edit. Now, why I built it. Search "Mexico travel" and you get the Cancún cruise port: Señor Frog's, the Hard Rock Cafe, the all-inclusive mega-resort machine. Nothing wrong with franchise-on-franchise travel—it's just not my vibe, and it's nothing like the Mexico I fell for. I wanted vetted recommendations that weren't commercialized or hyper-corporate. The independent, design-centric stays. The restaurants worth crossing the city for. The shops, the studios, the small places that make this country so enchanting. Everything's FREE for the first month. After that, you can lock in the founding rate—$6/month for the rest of the year—which supports on-the-ground journalism (no artificial intelligence here) and lets you ask our editors questions directly. Price goes up 7/24, so now's the moment. If you have questions or want to pitch a story, email Cristina@Mexzine.com or Brandon@Mexzine.com. Subscribe here: https://www.mexzine.com/
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisToday, we're introducing a new brand identity for SimpleClosure and defining the category standard for how companies close. It's not a change in direction. It's a clearer reflection of what we've believed from day one: closing a company deserves the same level of care, professionalism, and attention that goes into building one. A few years ago, I found myself shutting down a company I had poured everything into. Like most founders in that position, I had no idea where to start. There was no roadmap, no trusted resource, and no clear answer to what came next. What should have been a straightforward process turned into months of confusion, paperwork, and uncertainty. That experience stuck with me. Not because the company was shutting down, but because of how difficult it was to do it the right way. Founders deserve better. That's why we started SimpleClosure. Since then, more than 6,000 companies have trusted us to help them navigate one of the most important moments in a company's lifecycle. Behind every one of those companies is a founder, a team, investors, customers, and years of hard work. To every founder, lawyer, accountant, investor, and partner who has trusted us along the way, thank you. You've helped prove that this problem matters, and that founders deserve a better way forward. Incredibly proud of the work our team has put in to get us to this brand reveal, and proud to introduce the shutdown standard. Check it out here: www.simpleclosure.com
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisLast week, Jake Saper and Carlotta "Lotti" Siniscalco of Emergence Capital convened investors and AI-native services (AINS) companies. I’ve been thinking about it since. Jake is one of the clearest thinkers on this emerging category. To be transformative, AINS companies need to deliver outcomes better, faster, cheaper. In his frame, AINS companies need to “build Stripe AND McKinsey at the same time.” At Crux, that plays out inside live, complex capital markets — with real money on the line. VCs spent years avoiding services companies. Too many people, doesn’t scale. The exceptions, like Palantir Technologies, overwhelmed the FUD with unbeatable GTM and deep data moats. When we started Crux, the plan was to sell software to participants in the new market for transferable tax credits. We’d be SaaS — enabling others to transact. The market told us to think again. Buyers kept saying: we don’t want to buy software, we want well-underwritten deals from prepared developers, on market-validated terms. Developers said the same: we want capital on fair terms, from quality investors. Both said: make the deals more efficient and intelligent — but *never* sacrifice quality. Every project raises five to seven kinds of capital. Costs run 5–10% of deal value, every financing. Each one takes hundreds of expert hours parsing documents and perfecting contracts. The constraint was never a missing tool. Preparation, diligence, underwriting, expertise, capital — that’s what gates the market. So we don’t just sell a service. We align the right asset to the right capital on the right terms. We cover the full stack — tax credits, tax and preferred equity, debt. In our investments business, we underwrite multi hundred-million-dollar deals on behalf of institutional capital. Deals run through our diligence suite, where agents parse documents, surface insight from our proprietary data on market and legal terms, and coordinate multi-party workflows. Every deal sharpens the next. We’re now closing billions per quarter — 15 in a single week last year. These transactions provide essential capital to advanced manufacturing, batteries, clean fuels, critical minerals, nuclear, solar, and wind. And the business is poised to scale, with $500M of new debt financing from Nuveen, a TIAA company. I don’t want to bullshit. This is hard. We deliver the flawless execution our clients demand while we rearchitect the building blocks of complex, multi party, project financings. It takes an unusual mix of people to succeed. Project finance and energy experts who think deal processes are broken and want to fix them. Builders and operators who want their best work pointed at something that matters. The hard part is getting them to speak the same language. Our board member David Haber calls this “the magic in the middle”. When it works, we reshape a multi-trillion-dollar market. That’s the work. Come do it with us 👇 https://lnkd.in/gW5-T9h3
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked this🎉 Twenty-five years ago this month, two things happened that would shape everything. 🎉 Jon Darbyshire and I got married. And we co-founded what would become one of the first GRC companies in the world. Online banking was just emerging. E-commerce was a novelty. The concept of managing enterprise risk through software was barely a category. We saw a need, built something to address it, merged our families, raised our children, and quietly created an industry together — all at the same time. That was Archer. And after we sold it, we tried retirement. It didn't take. So here we are again — with SmartSuite. Twenty-five years has given us something you cannot shortcut: the benefit of hindsight. We watched an industry grow, watched platforms become over-architected and rigid, watched compliance teams drown in tools that were supposed to liberate them. We also watched AI move from a theoretical promise to a practical one. SmartSuite is the company only we could have built now — with everything we learned then. 🔹 A no-code, AI-native platform where the depth of our GRC knowledge meets the most modern, adaptive technology available. 🔹 Where customers can configure it to their process, bring their own AI, and build something that thinks alongside them. What hasn't changed in 25 years: how we treat our customers and colleagues. The integrity we bring to every customer relationship. The belief that the best technology is in service of the humans using it. "Experience without new tools is nostalgia. New tools without experience is risk. The combination is something else entirely." To our customers, partners, and everyone who has been part of this journey in any chapter — thank you, the best is yet to come. And to Jon Darbyshire: Thank you. Here's to at least 25 more years of living, loving, and building things together. The best is yet to come. #SmartSuite #GRC #RiskManagement #AI #Anniversary #Founders #Governance #NoCode #Compliance #Leadership
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisIt’s day 87 at Ramp and it’s been a wild ride so far. 🏇 I went from never touching Claude Code to being in it every day. Working in this new way has shown me how AI systems aren't just a layer on top of the job anymore; they can be the medium the job happens in. Today, Ramp unveiled Stack. An AI operating system built for accountants so they can take on more. It learns the processes and playbook then handles the work behind the books, end to end. Stack marks Ramp’s entry into a new market and the opportunity to evolve the brand in the open from beloved expense platform to an AI finance company. We got to bring that story to life: the visual language, the story, the craft all had to reflect that. Launch films, product stories, landing pages, and more. A 360° brand and creative studio effort, built with high craft and care. It’s not everyday your first debut project is the company’s biggest launch of the year. 🙏 A launch like this is thousands of decisions across hundreds of people. Credits in the comments, and more to come! 🥞 Stack by Ramp is live → ramp.com/stack
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked this🌈🌈Happy Pride Month🌈🌈!!! Today and every day I am proud to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Times are tough, hatred still fills algorithms and comments sections, and public discourse, but for me, I lead with love. I hope you do too! The ability to simply refer to "my husband" in conversation with clients and colleagues is a privilege that does not go unnoticed. This month as I celebrate, I recognize the sacrificies and progress we have made to date, for there is much more to be done for an equal and just world! #pridemonth #lgbtqiaplus #outinclimate #entrepreneurship
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Lulu Chang liked thisLulu Chang liked thisWe are excited to welcome Eric Heintz to Crux as Head of Investments. Eric spent 15 years at M&T Bank building their renewable energy finance platform into a $2+ billion tax equity business. He's exactly the kind of seasoned practitioner we need as we scale capital formation across the full stack. Crux has executed billions in capital transactions and we're just getting started. Bringing on someone with Eric's expertise and track record is a meaningful step toward what we're building — a capital platform that fundamentally changes how clean energy and manufacturing is financed. Welcome, Eric!
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