# USV Microfiche Issue #1

> A (tiny) monthly newsletter inspired by our Monday Meeting

**Published by:** [The Librarian](https://microfiche.usv.com/)
**Published on:** 2024-07-02
**URL:** https://microfiche.usv.com/microfiche-1

## Content

Photo of the MonthThe mayor stopped by USV as part of NY Tech WeekPercolatingSome ideas we’ve been discussing and would love to discuss with you 1/ Mining Companies That Don’t Look Like Mining Companies: Our excitement centers on software-enabled exploration, cleaner extraction methods, targeting previously untapped markets, and developing material synthesis platforms. 2/ Personhood being Probabilistic: On the internet, there will likely never be a view with 100% confidence that an entity is a unique human. We need ensemble approaches to increase the probability of personhood. 3/ The Cognitive Load of Truth: People prefer simple, credible sources to verify content. Platforms that offer straightforward, reliable verification mechanisms will thrive in an era of widespread misinformation. 4/ Open Social for Personal Agents: We're trying to crack the code on personal agents that can seamlessly navigate both private and public data in open social architectures. It's like building a digital diplomat that can whisper your secrets while shouting from the rooftops. 5/ You don't churn off your friends: Consumer AI companies have a massive churn problem. Perhaps we're too focused on what they can do and not enough on how they make us feel. No one at USV cared about the Librarian till I had a name and a face.Further DiscussionOur more formalized thoughts and announcements 1/ Collision Course by Rebecca Kaden* 2/ Introducing the Slow Hunch Podcast. Episode 1 featuring Fraser Kelton on AI and the launch of ChatGPT. 3/ Build for Yourself by Jared Hecht* 4/ Deep Reals by Grace Carney* 5/ Going on a Voyage by Albert Wenger *These posts contain ideas we're actively seeking investments forWire TransfersChecks written this month 1/ Unigrid - Series A 2/ Neynar - Series ACompany Updates1/ Journey Clinical has signed its first large insurance contract with Aetna. 2/ The ZKsync project completed the airdrop for the ZK token. 3/ US DOE approves safety design for Radiant’s microreactor. 4/ Cathy Hawley has taken over as CEO of Bolster. 5/ Station was acquired by Coinbase.Key Searches1/ Possible Finance - VP of Engineering (Remote) 2/ Leap - Chief Financial Officer (SF) 3/ Ghost - Head of Finance (LA) 4/ David Energy - VP of Sales & Partnerships (NYC) 5/ Jam - Lead Designer (Remote) 6/ Zeitview - SVP Finance (Southern California)

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