Ben Bergman
Senior Correspondent, Venture Capital and Startups at Business Insider
Senior Correspondent @BusinessInsider, investigating VC and startups. Big into tennis, skiing and poker. Got a tip? DM for Signal or [email protected].
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2 days ago |
businessinsider.com | Vishal Persaud |Ben Bergman |Julia Hornstein |Leena Rao
Early-stage investors take some of the biggest — and boldest — swings in venture capital. Our Seed 40 list, in its fifth year, spotlights the women who have done exactly that: find breakout talent early, and work alongside these founders to shape the future of tech. This year's honorees have placed bets across some of 2025's hottest verticals, from AI to health tech. Perhaps it's no surprise that these investors are drawn to founders with similar characteristics.
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3 days ago |
businessinsider.com | Vishal Persaud |Ben Bergman |Julia Hornstein |Leena Rao
Behind every great company, there was a prescient early investor who planted the seed that helped it grow into a redwood. For Facebook, that investor was Peter Thiel. For DoorDash and Opendoor, it was Keith Rabois. Seed-stage investors arguably have the hardest job in venture capital. They often write a check after hearing just the smallest kernel of an idea, long before there is even a product.
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6 days ago |
businessinsider.com | Leena Rao |Ben Bergman |Henry Blodget
AI21's founders from left to right: Ori Goshen, Amnon Shashua and Yoav Shoham. Roei Shor 2025-05-09T09:00:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
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6 days ago |
flipboard.com | Ben Bergman
7 hours agoA full moon is only a few days away. Taurus and Libra, the stars are in your favor on May 9! They are the signs with the luckiest horoscope today. The moon continues to thrive in Libra, offering us the opportunity to connect with others. Try to embrace others for who they are and the same will be …
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6 days ago |
businessinsider.com | Michelle Abrego |Bradley Saacks |Ben Bergman |Henry Blodget
A party to celebrate Noema magazine's fifth anniversary was one of many nighttime events at this year's Milken Global Conference. Catherine Heath/Noema Magazine 2025-05-08T13:49:55Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
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