Google Ventures, sponsored by Google parent Alphabet Inc, has hired Michael McBride from software firm GitLab as its latest general partner to focus on open-source and AI startups. McBride will be based in San Francisco and will work with the firm’s portfolio companies to help them grow.
Google Ventures has been capitalizing in AI startups for several years and has backed companies such as DeepMind, Magic Leap, and UiPath. The firm has also invested in open-source projects such as Kubernetes and TensorFlow. With the addition of McBride, Google Ventures is looking to expand its reach in the AI and open-source startup space.
Michael McBride is an experienced executive with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Before joining Google Ventures, he served as the Chief Revenue Officer at GitLab, where he was responsible for driving the company’s growth and revenue. Before that, he held senior leadership positions at companies such as Twilio, Salesforce, and Oracle.
At Google Ventures, McBride will be responsible for identifying and investing in promising AI and open-source startups. He will work closely with the firm’s portfolio companies to help them grow their businesses. McBride’s extensive experience in the technology industry makes him well-suited to help startups steer the trials of building their businesses.
Google Ventures has been investing in AI startups for several years and has backed some of the most advanced companies in the industry. DeepMind, which was acquired by Google in 2015, is one of the most well-known AI startups that Google Ventures has backed. The firm has also invested in Magic Leap, a company that is developing augmented reality technology, and UiPath, a company that provides robotic process automation solutions.
In addition to investing in AI startups, Google Ventures has also been investing in open-source projects such as Kubernetes and TensorFlow. These projects have become critical components of the technology stack for many companies, and Google Ventures’ investments have helped to speed up their development and adoption.
With the addition of Michael McBride, Google Ventures is looking to expand its reach in the AI and open-source startup space. McBride’s experience and expertise will be invaluable in identifying and investing in promising startups and helping them grow their businesses. As the AI and open-source industries continue to grow and evolve, Google Ventures is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping their future.
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