Introducing Applied Intelligence
A new publication dedicated to bringing you the behind-the-scenes stories of companies that are already making AI work in production.
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Manifesto
We work with founders exclusively at the earliest stages of company building, often when all they have is an “imagine if.”
Meet First Round’s Newest Partner: Liz Wessel, a Founder, Experienced Angel & Former YC Visiting Partner
Why we’re excited to add this former founder, GTM powerhouse, and investor in Ramp, Ro and ScaleAI, to our team.
Welcoming Annie Duke to First Round
How this renowned retired poker player & decision-making expert is helping us refine our process and support founders in our community.
Meet Meka Asonye, Go-to-Market Expert, Stripe Veteran — and First Round’s Newest Partner
Why he’s the investor technical and product focused founders need in their corner.
Reflections & Lessons Learned from Roblox, After More Than a Decade of Partnership
On the day of Roblox's direct listing on the NYSE, First Round partner Chris Fralic shares reflections on 13 years of partnership with David Baszucki