COO @EragonAI | GP at Beat Ventures | Former VC @Toyota_Ventures | @HarvardHBS | @UMich Engineering
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Dave Anderson retweeted
Most agents answer in one shot, which is fine for quick tasks. But if a person thinks more methodically when the question gets harder, so should your agent.
We built Eragon's contemplative mode behind the philosophy that long horizon tasks require more robust planning prior to its execution.
When a hard task comes in, the agent plans it out into a graph of steps first instead of winging one long run. Each step is its own sub-agent with its own model. Independent ones go in parallel, the rest wait their turn, and if something fails it doesn't quietly wreck the whole output.
You can see it contemplate below 👇
Try it out now at eragon.ai
Dave Anderson retweeted
Eragon agents now route across 350+ models through @merge_api.
Not every model is built the same. Some reason better. Some code better. Some are faster, cheaper, or sharper on a specific domain.
The smartest agents don't pick one and commit, they use different models for different tasks.
Eragon handles the orchestration — routing, memory, context, tools, approvals. Merge brings the catalog — 350+ models from every major provider, available through a single API.
Your agents are no longer locked to a single model. They route to the best one for the job, switch freely as the work changes, and do it all in one prompt.
Try it out now at Eragon.ai
Excited to share our first research paper Learning, Fast and Slow: Towards LLMs That Adapt Continually.
Fast-Slow Training (FST) combines optimized context with model weight updates.
Read more here: arxiv.org/pdf/2605.12484
1/ At Eragon, we’re building an AI operating system that connects a company’s entire tech stack into a single interface for work, powered by a model post-trained on the customer’s own data so it understands the company’s unique context.
We believe that AI system post-training shouldn’t have to choose between adapting quickly and learning durably: the future of adaptive AI is fast learning + slow learning:
- fast enough to absorb task-specific lessons
- slow enough to improve without forgetting
Our recent research paper: Learning, Fast and Slow, makes that case.
arxiv.org/abs/2605.12484
Dave Anderson retweeted
📣 @ofanewgen has raised a $4.5M seed round as they build the future of AI commerce!
Both @jonathan_arena & @etpuisfume knew brands would need to rapidly evolve their customer experience—or risk being left behind.
Combining their extensive technical and design expertise, they’re addressing a critical emerging challenge: how will brand websites adapt when customers expect to interact using natural language and get instant, accurate answers? And how can brands prepare for the era of agentic shopping?
They’re redefining the connection between consumers and brands online by enabling brands to fully leverage AI. Their unique solution provides dedicated, AI-accessible subdomains that programmatically connect brand product catalogs to AI agents, delivering real-time, personalized shopping experiences seamlessly tailored for both customers and agents.
The $4.5M round was closed with participation from investors at SPC, @designerfund, @matrixvc, @slow, & @beat_ventures.
Congratulations Jonathan, Adam, & the New Generation team!
Saddened to hear of Dick Kramlich’s passing. I was honored to meet him at an HBS alumni event last year—his sage wisdom shaped how I think about building my fund. I’m grateful for his indelible mark on our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and colleagues.
AI is transforming legacy industries, unlocking billions in value by addressing specialized challenges and creating defensible opportunities for startups to win. Here's how.
bit.ly/40uYwC6
Dave Anderson retweeted
Hi Founder and Investor Community - Two hours ago, several of you received a note that Bench is shutting down, effective immediately.
Sorry for the situation you are in. Bench was a pioneer in this category, they’ve done a lot to push forward technology and automation in accounting.
There are many options for you to choose from. All of us are well equipped to handle data and account transfers. So, even though it's end of year, it's going to be Ok 🙂
If you have questions or want to talk through this, I’d be happy to share my opinion. DM me or my email is [email protected] - email me there and I'll give you my cell so you can text me directly. I'll make sure you have a clear game plan to navigate this.
Game changer.
Looking for an affordable platform to run popular #genAI models at the edge?
Introducing the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, offering up to 67 TOPS of AI performance for $249. Existing users can upgrade their JetPack SDK for a "super" boost. nvda.ws/3VKi2sG
Exciting year at Beat Ventures! Here’s the latest.
bit.ly/49AThVC
Fundraising announcement day ⛵️ (which also means many thank you’s to follow)
@truewindai has raised $13M in our Series A, co-led by Habib at Rho Capital and Joe at Thomson Reuters Ventures. We’re thrilled to welcome new investors @CharleyMa at Pathlight Ventures and Greg Ennis at Peninsula Ventures along with several fantastic angels. Thank you @ShenLucinda @axios for covering us these past two years and continues breaking our news coverage.
We are grateful to our existing investors for their ongoing support, without whom we would not be here today. Logan at Fin, @bradflora @ycombinator, @MrDaveAllen @beat_ventures, Aneel at Soma, Tak at Scrum, Miki at Hike, and Jun at SV Tech.
And thank you to our customers. The businesses and founders, the accounting firms and accountants, who trust us to deliver new AI solutions to speed up the month-end close and deliver better insights. In partnership with our customers, Truewind has developed a holistic solution that absorbs 47% of the month-end close tasks and accelerates the close.
Looking ahead, we will use our Series A funding to expand our accountant community network, scale our world-class multidisciplinary team, and build out our suite of product features. We are energized to invest in our products and team to enable accountants to harness the full potential of generative AI.
Dave Anderson retweeted
The founders of tomorrow will look very different—diverse, tech-driven, and unconventional.
As a VC, how are you evolving your approached to spot and support these next-gen entrepreneurs? 🤔
Catch @MrDaveAllen’s take on this shift at podcast.sure.ventures
@GopiRangan
#VC #AI
Dave Anderson retweeted
Celebrating small wins is a powerful way for founders to maintain momentum and drive long-term success.
@MrDaveAllen, Founding GP, Beat Ventures told us how he helps founders win while disrupting legacy industries with #artificialintelligence.
Hear more: bit.ly/sse155-dave-anderson
Dave Anderson retweeted
🎙️ NEW EPISODE #155!
@MrDaveAllen, Founding Partner at Beat Ventures, shares how #ArtificiaIntelligence is reshaping legacy industries. From predictive tools in meat processing to generative AI in finance—don’t miss his insights on innovation and impact enabled by #AI.
Dave Anderson retweeted
Listen to my conversation with @MrDaveAllen and @erasmuselsner on
Apple: bit.ly/4bTCwpD
Youtube: bit.ly/3uXthnv
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2izE5i…
#vc #startup #LP
Dave Anderson retweeted
VCs, founders, funds mentioned here: @MrDaveAllen @erasmuselsner @Samsung @SamsungUS @SamsungVentures @susannahshipton @alley_corp @AidanMadiganC @EclipseVc
Dave Anderson retweeted
Don’t miss these conversations as we explore how they’re shaping the future of tech and venture capital!
🗓️ Oct 29 | 1:00 PM PT
🎙️ Dave Anderson & Erasmus Elsner
🛠️ Topic: Early Stage Tech & AI Investing
Dave Anderson retweeted
If you’re wondering how AI will impact you as an accountant, check out this webinar tomorrow.
@joewoodard, our partner at @WoodardCompany, is breaking down the effects of AI on everything from bookkeeping to tax prep.
Also, what I really appreciate about Joe’s approach is that he doesn’t just focus on the upside.
He’s going to talk about the real challenges we’re facing as AI becomes a bigger part of accounting workflows.
Plus, he’ll share practical tips to navigate these changes and stay ahead of the curve.
Highly recommend this talk to anyone in the accounting space.
📌 To join, check out the link here: woodard.com/webinar-ai-accel…