NextLadder Ventures

@nextladder

NextLadder Ventures is a new initiative investing in transformative technologies so more Americans can reclaim their path to progress.

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NextLadder Ventures
@nextladder
Sep 8
For formerly incarcerated jobseekers, interviews can be daunting. @ceoworks built ACE, a phone-based AI mock interview coach, so participants could practice for job interviews whenever they want. But does it work?
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NextLadder Ventures
@nextladder
Aug 20
Yesterday, 8 graduate students wrapped a summer-long NavTech Fellowship with @AnthropicAI and @bicyclesftmind, presenting tools built alongside the frontline experts they were designed for. Here's what each team made:
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NextLadder Ventures
@nextladder
Aug 13
The AI models powering NavTech tools need an independent evaluator, and @ValsAI is just that. We’re proud to join @a16z, @8vc, @pearvc, @BloombergBeta, & @HRTVentures as a part of Vals AI’s Series A and support their goal of bringing trust and accountability to the AI industry.
Vals AI
@ValsAI
Aug 13
Today we're announcing our $40M Series A at a $400M valuation, led by @a16z , with participation from existing investors @8vc, @pearvc, and @BloombergBeta and new investors @HRTVentures and @nextladder. Alongside the fundraise, three more announcements: - Vals Smith: is now
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NextLadder Ventures
@nextladder
Aug 5
In 2018, Noella Sudbury was running time-intensive expungement clinics that could only reach a fraction of the people who needed help. Now, 34k people have a blank slate because of the NavTech she built. We’re proud to back her and @RasaLegal. Read her story below:
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NextLadder Ventures
@nextladder
Jul 28
We’re proud to partner with the @DRKFoundation to catalyze new NavTech tools empowering individuals and families to climb the economic ladder. Together, we’re supporting founders deploying tech to break down barriers across key domains that impact economic mobility. Read on:
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