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Fear-Driven Productivity
Fear-Driven Productivity
I often get questions from founders about how to increase productivity within their product development orgs. The…
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Dave's Got Your Back ... and a $50 Million Series B
Dave's Got Your Back ... and a $50 Million Series B
Have you ever found yourself short on cash between paychecks? If so, don’t feel bad — that’s true for millions of…
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The 3 Ps of Venture
The 3 Ps of Venture
Last week I gave a talk about fundraising at an Unlock Venture Partners portfolio summit. As an aside, Unlock is…
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Meet Revvo, the Future of Tires
Meet Revvo, the Future of Tires
In a world of increasingly smart, connected, and autonomous vehicles, there's one key component that's still dumb:…
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Wyze: Smart Home Tech for the 99%
Wyze: Smart Home Tech for the 99%
How much would you pay for ..
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Karat: All That Glitters is Gold
Karat: All That Glitters is Gold
Hiring is hard. And hiring engineers is even harder.
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Got a Problem? Yo, I'll Solve It
Got a Problem? Yo, I'll Solve It
One of my core theses as an investor is that we're moving from an era of tools to an era of solutions. The difference…
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You're Welcome ... Letter
You're Welcome ... Letter
I joined Google as an Associate Product Manager in early 2004. It was an exciting and special time to be at the company…
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The Future of Social is (A)Live
The Future of Social is (A)Live
Have you played HQ Trivia yet? No?!? You're missing out. With HQ's new app, you can join a LIVE trivia game, with a…
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The Playbook for Big Digs
The Playbook for Big Digs
In a world where it's easier than ever to build software, it's also easier than ever to iterate your way to a viable…
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Parker Barrile shared thisWe’re hiring a Director of Product to drive some of our most important new product initiatives. Have you built and shipped consumer products that drove clear business impact? Have you led teams of high-performing PMs? Do you have fintech experience? If so, we’d love to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/dY7fcjGx
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Parker Barrile shared thisI'm excited to reunite with Jason Wilk as CPO at Dave! There's an aphorism in VC that you should invest in companies you'd want to join, and that's been true since I led Dave's Series B back in 2019. Better late than never! Dave is a fast-growing public fintech company with an inspiring mission and a bright future, and I'm honored to be part of it. At the same time I'm sad to step away from Norwest. It's been a privilege to spend nine years at such an incredible firm, and I'm grateful to Jeff Crowe and the whole Norwest team for the opportunity. I'll be a proud and supportive alum for the rest of my career.Parker Barrile shared thisWe’re delighted to announce the appointment of Parker Barrile as Dave's new Chief Product Officer. Parker is a veteran product leader with exceptional experience in building and scaling consumer and financial technology businesses. As CPO, Parker will lead Dave’s product, design and operations teams as we advance our strategic roadmap. This includes broadening Dave’s suite of financial products and strengthening our AI and credit capabilities to drive future growth and profitability. Please find the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dB-5Ka94 Welcome to Dave, Parker!
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Parker Barrile shared thisHuge congrats to Kaitlyn Knopp, Warren Lebovics, and the whole Pequity team on their acquisition by ADP! They built a word-class compensation software platform, and they're great human beings whom I loved working with. Let's do it again some day!Parker Barrile shared thisAfter six years of building Pequity, today I get to share some big news: Pequity 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ADP. When we started Pequity, our goal was simple: build a compensation system that actually worked for the people who used it, all in the hopes of creating better pay outcomes. A platform flexible enough to handle complex approvals, re-orgs, and multi-currency planning — but simple enough that anyone could run a comp cycle in days, not months. Over time, we built a product that supported companies from 100 to 100,000 employees — and along the way, we heard the same message from every client: “This is what we’ve always wanted our HR system to do.” So when we started talking with ADP, it became clear we shared the same vision: empowering companies to plan and reward their people with transparency and speed. I know that for some of our customers, teammates, and friends, this news might come as a surprise. I understand that deeply. Which is why I wrote a longer note — about why this acquisition is happening, what it means for Pequity’s customers and team, and how we’ll continue serving you with the same heart and speed that got us here. You can read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYnkn5sN Or to see the official press release, read here: https://lnkd.in/e6b8fRR3 I’m feeling all the things — excitement, pride, nostalgia, and so much gratitude for everyone who’s supported us along the way. Here’s to what’s next 💛
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Parker Barrile shared thisCongrats to Elizabeth Burstein, Sameer Madan, and the Neura Health team on their Series A! Increasing access to neurological care is an important and inspiring mission that we at Norwest are honored to support.Parker Barrile shared thisFor the 145 million Americans who suffer from a neurological condition. For the millions enduring the invisible agony of migraine, often dismissed or misunderstood. For the millions living with epilepsy, managing seizures that disrupt daily life. For the millions discharged from the ER after a concussion, with no follow-up and no roadmap. For the millions living with dementia, and the caregivers who shoulder their pain in silence. For the millions struggling with chronic pain every single day, searching for answers. This is for you. Neura Health was built for you. I know this pain firsthand. During the pandemic, I was sidelined by a trapped nerve that spiraled into a two-and-a-half year odyssey. I saw over 40 specialists. I had no quarterback guiding me, no system connecting the dots. I endured 10 failed injections, spent thousands of dollars, and eventually faced a six-month wait just to see a neurologist. When we or our loved ones are forced to navigate the healthcare system like this, we are jolted awake by how broken it is. Why can’t healthcare be as seamless as ordering an Uber or an Amazon delivery? Why can’t we harness the power of AI and connected data so that—with the tap of a button—we can access the right specialist, the right care, at the right time? That is why Neura exists. To flip the script on what healthcare should be. To ensure no one has to wander in the dark alone. Today, I’m humbled to share that Neura Health has raised our Series A and we are honored to partner with American Heart Association Ventures to fuel this mission. Neura’s $11.4M financing round is the first investment out of the new Go Red For Women Venture Fund, focused on conditions that disproportionately impact women. We are thrilled to partner with Lisa Suennen and Tracy Warren. We’re also excited to welcome our new investors, Esplanade Ventures and E12 Ventures, to the Neura Health family. We’re equally grateful to our existing investors — Norwest, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Pear VC, and Correlation Ventures — for their continued belief in our mission and unwavering support. Our journey is only beginning, but our vision is clear: to bring compassionate, on-demand, specialist care to every person and family living with the heavy burden of neurological conditions. This is for you. And we won’t stop until the system works for everyone. Thank you Gabriel Perna from Modern Healthcare for sharing our story. https://lnkd.in/eWR6tdqz. #SeriesA #HealthcareInnovation #Neurology #DigitalHealth #AIForGood
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Parker Barrile shared thisExcited for Alex Treece, Nick E., Eduardo Montemayor and the entire Stablecore team. Massive opportunity, amazing team, clear mission. Game on!Parker Barrile shared thisVery pleased to announce our $20M funding round to power stablecoins, tokenized deposits and digital assets at banks and credit unions! We're thrilled have the support of Norwest, BankTech Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Bank of Utah, Curql, EJF Capital LLC, Bankers Helping Bankers Fund, Peterson Ventures, Cross River Digital Ventures, Reflexive Capital, Stack Asset Management, Ensemble VC, Naval Ravikant and others This incredible group represents 290+ underlying banks and credit unions. As stablecoins and digital assets grew into multi-trillion dollar markets in the last decade, traditional financial institutions were unable to participate due to a lack of regulatory clarity in the US. Following landmark regulatory changes this year, including the passing of the GENIUS Act and the updating of digital asset policies from the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board and SEC, digital assets have now become permissible activities for the 8,500+ banks and credit unions in the United States. We believe that these banks and credit unions, particularly regional and community institutions, are the preferred providers of digital assets for both retail and commercial customers. But to unlock digital assets, banks and credit unions have to confront some very hard problems today: - How do they securely and compliantly handle digital asset custody? - How do they integrate digital assets into their existing banking core and digital banking? - How do they handle the ledgering, reporting and compliance needed to pass their exams? - How do they stay competitive and evolve with the market, supporting any asset, network or provider in the years to come? We built Stablecore - a digital asset core focused exclusively on banks and credit unions - to solve these exact problems. Our mission is to ensure that regional and community banks and credit unions don't just survive in the digital asset era, but are a driving force behind it. Alongside Nick E. and Eduardo Montemayor we've assembled a truly world class team, many who have previously designed, built and managed digital asset infrastructure at the largest scale at institutions like Coinbase and others. To our investors, partners and customers who have believed in and supported us: THANK YOU! This is just the beginning 🚀 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g3XgSC9B Jordan Leites Parker Barrile Carey Ransom Branden Hansen Aklil Ibssa Jonathan Bresler Michael Cherepnin Matthew Smith Neeraj Vohra Dave Mayo Tanner Mayo Craig Ibsen Martin Walker Nick Evens Ben Capell Stuart Cook Mert M. Michael Ferrari Ryan Alfred Carol Hartman Tom Brown Tom Thiel Michael Giles Brandon Arvanaghi Bryce Crawford Luca Cosentino
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Parker Barrile shared thisFarooq M. and Charles Yoo-Naut are building a really incredible company. Been fun to watch (and help) since Day 1. Congrats to the entire Rain team!Parker Barrile shared thisThe forecast? Heavy Rain. We’ve raised $58M in Series B funding, led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Dragonfly, Galaxy Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Samsung Next, Lightspeed, and Norwest. To our team, investors, and partners—thank you. You made this possible. It’s only been five months since our Series A, and demand is pouring in. We’re up 10x since January, with many partners seeing 40–50% MoM growth. This raise fuels our next chapter: scaling Rain into the go-to stablecoin infrastructure platform—from money-in to money-out. We’re helping partners launch faster, grow smarter, and go global with expansion across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC already underway. We’ve also launched a new brand and website to spotlight the partners building on Rain, and to explain our vision for a future where money moves the way it was always intended to: fluid, fast, and borderless. Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/e4R3kFwc Read the exclusive in The Information: https://lnkd.in/eS5Kcmur
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Parker Barrile shared thisWyze does it again. This new Duo Cam is pretty rad! Nice work Yun Zhang Dave Crosby Dongsheng Song and the whole Wyze team. https://lnkd.in/dCM_XZywThis new Wyze security camera promises to eliminate blind spots for $70This new Wyze security camera promises to eliminate blind spots for $70
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Parker Barrile shared thisImpressive execution. Dave has been a great business from the get-go -- a true painkiller that's good for consumers -- but it has taken a long time for investors to notice. Better late than never! Congrats to Jason Wilk, Kyle Beilman, and the entire Dave team.Parker Barrile shared thisDave just announced another strong Q1 earnings . This quarter's results underscore the impact and dedication of our talented team and the fundamental strength of our business. Here’s a look at our continued progress: -Revenue reached $108.0 million, a 47% year-over-year increase, which is our fastest growth since 2021. -Adjusted EBITDA increased significantly to $44.2 million, up 235% year-over-year, reflecting the operating leverage of our model. -Our continued focus on underwriting efficiency through CashAI resulted in a 33 basis point year-over-year improvement in the 28-day delinquency rate, while originations surged 46% to $1.5 billion. -We are raising our full-year 2025 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $460-$475 Million and $155-$165 Million, respectively.
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Parker Barrile shared thisExcited to partner with Farooq M., Charles Yoo-Naut, and the entire Rain team to build a global card platform on stablecoin rails. Off to a strong start with funding, traction, regulatory tailwinds, and a principal membership with Visa. Congrats on the round!Parker Barrile shared thisStablecoins are shaking up the world of digital currency, but spending them in the real world is still harder than it should be. That’s where Rain comes in. We’re proud to lead its Series A as the company makes paying with stablecoins as easy as swiping a regular card. Rain’s platform connects stablecoins—which have facilitated more than $6 trillion in transactions in the past year alone—to the traditional payment networks we all use daily. That means businesses can issue cards that work everywhere, and people can spend their stablecoins without dealing with slow, expensive conversions. Rain takes what we call the “mullet approach” to financial innovation: traditional payment up front and sophisticated digital asset infrastructure (AKA the party!) in the back. In the past year alone, Rain has grown 15x and processed payments in over 100 countries. We’re excited to back the company as it makes paying with digital currency easier, faster, and more accessible for everyone. More from Parker Barrile and Jordan Leites on why we’re all in with Rain: https://lnkd.in/gFBnaUsa
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Parker Barrile liked thisParker Barrile liked thisThank you to the whole Dave team for an outstanding start to 2026. In Q1, record credit performance and strong execution against our growth algorithm delivered another great quarter. We’re raising full year 2026 guidance across every metric. A few Q1 highlights: -Revenue grew 47% Y/Y, while net income and adj. EBITDA grew 101% and 57% respectively -Demand remained strong despite elevated tax refunds, with MTMs growing 18% Y/Y and ARPU expanding 24% Y/Y - both above our stated targets -Record credit performance with 28-DPD rate reaching a Q1 low of 1.69%, while net monetization increased to 5.1% - its highest level in 4 years These results are the product of years of significant investment in CashAI and the continued innovation and excellence of our team.
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Parker Barrile liked thisParker Barrile liked this16 years. One incredible ride. I joined Prosper Marketplace as an IC Product Manager to ship its core personal loan product. I’m leaving as a seasoned leader of a profitable, thriving, multi-product fintech. Beyond the metrics, Prosper is where I grew up. I’ve led teams, met my husband & grew our family, launched products that changed lives, and worked alongside the brightest minds in the industry. I’ve seen (almost) every market cycle, navigated massive pivots, and learned that scale isn't just about the numbers—it’s about the resilience of the people behind them. To my colleagues and mentors: thank you for being part of this decade+ masterclass in growth & innovation. What’s next? I am beyond excited to join Dave focused on building and scaling the newest products to level the financial playing field. 🚀 My passion has always been the customer: expanding financial access for those who need it most. Dave’s mission to build for the everyday person—the ones the traditional system often leaves behind—is exactly where I want to be. I’m ready to take everything I’ve learned and put it to work for Dave’s members. We're better together. Let's get to work!
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Parker Barrile liked thisParker Barrile liked thisFun update from Anomalo. We've just received a patent on one of our most important technologies. Internally, we call it our "Chaos Library," and it's a way to introduce drift, unexpected changes, and other issues into arbitrary data so that we can evaluate whether our models and AI Agents can spot them. It's critical for training and evaluating our AI models, including our new Data Insights agent -- which autonomously finds, surfaces, and reports on any noteworthy change in your data without being told what to look for. Pretty cool to get this kind of recognition. cc: Jeremy Stanley Vicky Andonova John Joo Jason Kozemczak
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Parker Barrile liked thisParker Barrile liked thisNeura Health is officially expanding access to migraine care through Eli Lilly and Company LillyDirect! This collaboration is a major step forward in our mission to bring specialized neurology care to those who need it most. By integrating with Lilly’s digital health platform, we are making it easier for patients to connect directly with our board-certified neurologists for migraine evaluation, treatment, and ongoing support. In a world where patients often wait months for a specialist, Neura provides access to expert care in just days. We are thrilled to work alongside LillyDirect to shorten the path to relief. Read more at https://lnkd.in/emQxWD3p and thank you Endpoints Health Tech for sharing the news https://lnkd.in/eVjk95Em #NeuraHealth #LillyDirect #MigraineCare #Telehealth #HealthAccess
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Parker Barrile liked thisExcited to announce our new collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company!Parker Barrile liked thisNeura Health is officially expanding access to migraine care through Eli Lilly and Company LillyDirect! This collaboration is a major step forward in our mission to bring specialized neurology care to those who need it most. By integrating with Lilly’s digital health platform, we are making it easier for patients to connect directly with our board-certified neurologists for migraine evaluation, treatment, and ongoing support. In a world where patients often wait months for a specialist, Neura provides access to expert care in just days. We are thrilled to work alongside LillyDirect to shorten the path to relief. Read more at https://lnkd.in/emQxWD3p and thank you Endpoints Health Tech for sharing the news https://lnkd.in/eVjk95Em #NeuraHealth #LillyDirect #MigraineCare #Telehealth #HealthAccess
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Parker Barrile liked thisEnormous thank you to Mehrnoosh and rest of the of amazing students who supported my nomination for this award. I appreciate you all so much. I was reading Miriam Toews' novel Women Talking during the time I taught this fantastic cohort. This passage from the end of the novel will always make me think of them, and the final sentence has kind of become a pedagogical mantra for me: "Life was the only thing. Migration, movement, freedom. We want to protect our children and we want to think. We want to keep our faith. We want the world. Do we want the world? If I'm outside of it, my life outside it, outside of my life, if my life isn't in the world, then what good is it? To teach? To teach what, if not the world?" زن زندگی آزادیParker Barrile liked thisCongratulations to Dr. Joel Heng Hartse for receiving an Excellence in Teaching Award! “When we’re in the classroom, I understand myself and my students to be engaged in the same intellectual endeavour, facing inquiry questions together.” Joel’s teaching is grounded in dialogue, inquiry, and collaboration, encouraging students to engage critically and see themselves as active participants in the learning process. We spoke with Joel about what this recognition means to him, how his research shapes his teaching, and why he sees learning as a collaborative intellectual endeavour. Read the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/egQpT2pt Simon Fraser University
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