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Olaf Sakkers is betting he can beat the emerging-manager squeeze

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Olaf Sakkers is betting he can beat the emerging-manager squeeze

Entering into the world of venture capital has never been easy, especially as a first-time fund manager. But it's especially daunting right now. Olaf Sakkers has spent the past five years proving that difficult doesn't mean impossible.

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Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash

The deal, expected to close sometime next year, is to help bring AI agents to work alongside humans to underwrite, analyze, and price decisions.

Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash

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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.

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