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I. The New Rules of Finding a Job in 2026

The article highlights Ribbon (Fund IV) as an AI interviewing platform whose CEO, Arsham Ghahramani, warns job seekers to avoid obvious “AI gloss” in resumes and cover letters, since it signals lazy prompting rather than thoughtful use of AI. He also notes that AI-led interviews are becoming more common, and candidates should treat them seriously because humans review the recordings and can detect scripted or inauthentic responses.

II. Arkero: The AI-native OS for Professional Sports Businesses

Garuda (SLAF) announces an investment in Arkero, an AI-native operating system that sits on top of existing tools to help professional sports teams streamline event operations and optimize revenue through automation and insights. Built by former Remitly operators with firsthand sports ownership experience, Arkero is already delivering major efficiency gains for early partners like the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign.

III. Scaling Laughs, One Punchline at a Time

The article profiles Punchup Live (Fund IV) CEO Danny Frenkel and explains how PunchUp is building creator-first infrastructure for live comedy, giving comedians direct ownership of fans, data, and monetization. Drawing on Frenkel’s big-tech background, PunchUp focuses on reducing friction with integrated tools and AI, enabling a more creator-led, direct-to-fan future for live entertainment.

LISTENING

I. EP 285: A VC perspective on fintech investment trends and advice on how to stand out from the crowd

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