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Lyle Fong 已轉發Lyle Fong 已轉發🔥 JUDE ORANGE SPOTTED on BBC Dragon's Den Tonight 8pm 🔥 Did we hear 3 musketeers from Peter Jones? Did Emma Grede say "I am Grede, I want it all by myself"? Steven Bartlett looked quite shell-shocked here. If you want to know what ACTUALLY happened in the den. Tune in tonight BBC one 8pm to see Jude in action! #dragonsden #bbcone #jude #bladdercare
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Lyle Fong 已轉發Lyle Fong 已轉發Super excited to drop some big news today! Lago just raised $22M, led by FirstMark. 🔝 We're powering billing for leading companies such as Mistral AI, Swan, Together AI, and many others, and we're scaling up! This journey wouldn’t be possible without our early believers and adopters, so, you'll be at the top of my thank-you list. Keep cheering us, keep slapping us. Your inspiration drives us, and we'll continue to make things that don't scale: share instant discussions in private Slack channels with you. 💰 Achieving buy-in from Series B+ companies and proving our value in the market has been a thrilling confirmation of our product-market fit. Since our journey with Y Combinator began, Anh-Tho and I have been steadfast in our vision: embrace openness, but don't win by being cheaper! I constantly remind our team, "Open everything, be transparent. Let competitors pore over our code if they wish; our focus is not on them, but on blazing our own trail." Charging for our services hasn't deterred us from offering an unparalleled development experience to the 1,200+ open-source folks in our community. This unique blend of openness and quality is our unassailable edge. We're committed to continually enriching this community, investing in what truly sets us apart. 👁️ Billing? It’s just the beginning. We see it as the opening act to something way bigger. Think of Lago as your open revenue hub—where engineers, finance, and biz teams play nice together, crunching numbers and shaping revenue strategies. 🏆 Excited to announce we're joining forces with the best! Eyeing our Series A, I hit it off with Matt Turck from Firstmark right away. Why? Beyond his meme game, he truly got our vision, just as we envisioned it. Firstmark's history with open source and dev tools is no joke—Cockroach Labs, Clickhouse, Astronomer, Dataiku, to name a few. Big shoutout to NewWave (Jean de La Rochebrochard and Pia d'Iribarne) for being those late-night problem-solvers and cheerleaders, making us feel like we're the only focus. Huge thanks to Oana O. from SignalFire too, for being the early believer in Lago, for spreading the love and care every time we're in SF (and not only), making us feel right at home. 👥 This milestone is all thanks to our amazing team. Their dedication, user focus, and drive for innovation are what make Lago thrive. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Mathieu Déjean, Jérémy Denquin, Michael Ponrajah, Lovro Colic, Romain Sempé, Vincent Pochet, Ivan Novosad, Alexandre Monjol, Vitap Ramdevputra. We're growing in tech, product, marketing, and sales, and we're on the lookout for folks who are as excited about our mission as we are. Come join the ride! And big thanks to Anh-Tho Chuong for being an amazing co-founder. Through the highs and lows, pivots to finding our market fit, you've been an unstoppable force by my side! Your inspiration and resilience are what every founder dreams of having in their corner. Let's get back to work!Lago Blog | We raised $22 million to build an open-source alternative to traditional payments & billing platformsLago Blog | We raised $22 million to build an open-source alternative to traditional payments & billing platforms
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享We have some very exciting news to share! Sonantic is poised to take the next, bold steps in our journey as part of Spotify. This new chapter will open a world of new possibilities for the groundbreaking technology we’ve created. Read the full scope on our blog https://lnkd.in/eqVRTjN2 and on Spotify's For the Record https://lnkd.in/eCK7d9-P.
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享Was Y Combinator really worth it? Giving away 7% of the company is a lot, did we 'need' to do it? How was it to not ✈️ to San Francisco and do it all 100% remote? At Lago (YCS21), Raffi Sarkissian, Cyril Hagege and I are asked these questions on a daily basis, so I decided to write a post about it in Sifted (🙏 Eleanor Warnock), and to add insights from other EU founders of the batch: Ahana Banerjee of ClearApp, Louise Bayssat of Hera, Maria Terzi of Malloc (YC S21) . I'd also like to thank the amazing community of YC alumni who supported us in the journey: Lyle Fong, Hassan Bourgi, David Rusenko, Christophe Pasquier, Arthur Bonnecarrere, Holly Liu, Austen Allred, Alexandre Louisy, Tom Nguyen and our group partners Nicolas Dessaigne Gustaf Alströmer Harj Taggar !Taking part in Y Combinator from Europe: is it worth it?Taking part in Y Combinator from Europe: is it worth it?
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享🙌 Team announcement Lago (YCS21) is backed Y Combinator and we (silently) launched ! 👉 What is Lago, you say? Lago (YCS21) is a no-code tool for growth teams, to segment and sync. customer data. We aim at making data accessible and usable to anybody, starting with growth teams. 👷♀️ After 5 months of intense building, we silently launched at the beginning of August. We instantly forgot about these very long work days and nights when when we received this message from one of our 1st customers: "I’ve done in minutes what used to take me 6 months! And we have already won back 10% of our churned users!" 👋 What can you get from Lago? No back and forth with engineers to get the right data in your favorite tools, meaning improving: - User acquisition - Product activation - Sales productivity 🙂 How is that possible? Well, click on the video and prepare to get hooked: https://lnkd.in/gfNWa3Pk Want to try Lago? book a slot right here: https://lnkd.in/ggGyr3Ps Longer version of this post here: https://lnkd.in/g-qAP-Ub See you on the other side ! PS: 💛 BIG shoutout to early days believers, among which Erika Batista Clément Delangue Lyle Fong Gustaf Alströmer Austen Allred Ben Tossell Riadh Alimi Romain Huet Benjamin Bianchet Benjamin Gaignault Henri De Lorgeril Emílio Maciel Jean de La Rochebrochard Hassan Bourgi Thibault Lanthier Cyrille REBOUL Thibault DEGROOTE Arthur Waller Jeremy Le Van Yoann Lopez Thomas Bouttefort Paul Mochkovitch! #nocode #saas #data #growth
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Lyle Fong 已分享Really great read for companies trying to improve on diversity & inclusion..Lyle Fong 已分享We are so excited to share our brand new Peakon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage and our first DE&I report and strategy ⚖️ I joined Peakon just under 2 months ago & it has been a privilege to lead their DE&I work 🥰 internally and across our product Include. At Peakon, we believe work should work for people - all people and we're proud to showcase some of our different people who make Peakon, Peakon. From all different roles, regions and more, find out what makes working at Peakon so special for Tony, Pallavi, Joy, Michael and Alexandra 💜 This report highlights our work so far, alongside employee breakdown data, our inclusion data and what we’ll be doing in the next 15-months as we continue our journey toward an inclusive environment that works for everyone. 🔥 We know we need to do more (and we will!) As a company of over 230 people, with over 27 nationalities represented, we are continuing to prioritise and embed inclusion in all that we do. Currently, 46% of Peakons in total and 40% of our senior management team identify as women - we want to keep building on this progress! https://lnkd.in/djxfZy4 #diversityequityinclusion #diversityandinclusion #leadership
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享I wrote a piece for TechCrunch on data-driven hiring in startups
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享"We should focus on what’s directly or indirectly within our zone of control & on what we will have the greatest impact, even if it’s small" - Zoe Jervier Hewitt shares five steps we must take to create an inclusive, representative, & equitable society with Authority Magazine #leadership #talent #diversity #inclusionZoe Jervier Hewitt of EQT Ventures: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive…Zoe Jervier Hewitt of EQT Ventures: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive…
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Lyle Fong 已分享Lyle Fong 已分享It is now official... Excited to partner with Michelle Kennedy & the exceptional Peanut team! The leading social network for woman. cc Lyle Fong EQT Ventures https://lnkd.in/gd7YUZhSocial network for women, Peanut, raises $12M Series A amid pandemic | TechCrunchSocial network for women, Peanut, raises $12M Series A amid pandemic | TechCrunch
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Lyle Fong 已發表感受Today, we welcome Phillip Chambers to the Balderton Partnership. I have known and worked with Phil for close to 10 years. In that time, I have seen him build an exceptional and inspiring career as a founder, operator and angel investor in the European technology ecosystem. It is an honour to have him join Balderton as a Partner in our early-stage team. Although Phil joins us as a Partner today, he has been deeply connected to Balderton for many years. In 2016, Phil co-founded Peakon, an employee engagement platform. In 2018, with Phil as CEO, Balderton led a $22m investment round in Peakon. In 2021, Peakon was acquired for $700m by Workday, one of the leading enterprise software companies in the world. Phil continued as the General Manager of Peakon at Workday, growing the business to hundreds of millions in ARR. Phil is a true technology-focused entrepreneur. He has spent time as a Computer Scientist, Product Manager and Chief Technology Officer at companies such as Gumtree, Qype, Podio and Citrix. His affinity for product and software runs through everything he has built. Most recently, Phil has turned his attention to deep tech and, more specifically, space innovation. He served as the CEO at Orbex, the Scottish space launch company, working at the edge of one of the world’s most important technological frontiers. Phil's experience building and scaling Peakon from a European startup to a global business acquired by a US enterprise giant gives him a unique perspective as an investor. He knows firsthand what it takes. For the founders he will now support, that perspective is invaluable. Phil’s experience, energy and down-to-earth character will be a huge asset to our portfolio and our Partnership. Phil - a warm welcome to Balderton, the VC for Europe!Lyle Fong 已發表感受Today we announced Phillip Chambers has joined Balderton as Partner. Now, you can hear directly from him. Suranga recently sat down with Phil for a conversation that covered the full arc of his career - from what first drew him to tech and his early career moves, through to building Peakon and leading Orbex, and what he took from each chapter. Beyond his operating career, Phil has been one of Europe's most active angel investors, backing more than 100 startups. At Balderton, he'll use that hard-won experience to support founders as they build and scale their businesses across Europe. Get to know Phil by watching the full interview below 👇
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Lyle Fong 已發表感受Lyle Fong 已發表感受I'm delighted to say I'm joining Balderton as a Partner. I got to know Bernard when he led the Series B in Peakon, having already worked with Daniel at Qype. Since then, I've spent a lot of time with the rest of the Balderton family and many of the amazing portfolio companies. I am honoured to join such a fantastic group of people. Over the past 20 years, I've had the privilege (and the pain) of building technology companies across Europe - through Gumtree, Qype, Podio, Peakon and Orbex. What’s stuck with me is how non-linear it all is: the difference between a middling and a great outcome often comes down to a few key decisions and a lot of persistence. Having the right people on the board helped me. It also feels like we're entering the most interesting period I can remember in technology, where small teams can now build products that would have looked like magic when I started. At Balderton, I'll be focused on early-stage and will work with founders from the get-go. If you're building something that will change the game, I'd love to hear from you.
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Lyle Fong 已按讚Lyle Fong 已按讚𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 - 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝘂 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 An exciting career milestone as Blair Chu steps into the role of Senior Designer at Gensler - marking a new chapter of growth, creativity, and impact within the #architecture and #design industry. With a journey shaped by continuous learning and collaboration, they bring a strong design perspective and a drive to push creative boundaries. This transition reflects the spirit of #designinnovation, #creativity, and #professionalgrowth - contributing to meaningful projects and forward-thinking solutions. As they join a globally renowned team, the focus ahead lies in collaboration, fresh perspectives, and delivering impactful design outcomes - shaping the future of #architecturepractice and #futureofdesign. Wishing them great success in this new role and the exciting journey ahead - #careergrowth #designleadership #newbeginnings. Blair Chu | Gensler | Leslie Simonian | Michaela King | Joy Cohen | Corinn Bovi | Camren Lord | Isabelle Chagnon #architecture #design #creativity #innovation #futureofdesign #architecturepractice #leadership #professionalgrowth #designcommunity
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Lyle Fong 已按讚Lyle Fong 已按讚🥳 𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗜𝗧! 𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲 (𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹...𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆) Earlier this week I posted that I was about to get my 2nd NOYU report back. It arrived today. My biological age decreased from 34 to 29. My first NOYU test flagged high cholesterol, inflammation 4x the healthy level, low vitamin D and testosterone. With my family history of heart disease and stroke, these were the markers that mattered most. But NOYU didn't just flag the problems. It looked at the life I was actually living - new dad, six hours of sleep, lack of consistent exercise - and told me what to change first, in a way that actually respected my existing life situation. A few months later: 𝗟𝗗𝗟 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹: 3.75 → 2.91 (I'm just about in the healthy range, but not yet optimal! This is something NOYU is going to help me improve on) 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 0.46 mg/L (healthy level) 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗: 57 → 104 nmol/L (nearly doubled and now in optimal range) 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲: 34 → 29 ⚠️ But it's not all good news. My testosterone dropped further the lower edge of normal. NOYU connected it straight to my sleep - still six hours a night with a one-year-old. It was honest: pushing harder in the gym won't fix this. Sleep and cardio is what I'm missing. NOYU helped me shave 5 years off my biological age: not from a complete lifestyle overhaul, but from the right small changes at the right time. 𝗔𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗡𝗢𝗬𝗨 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.
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Lyle Fong 已按讚Lyle Fong 已按讚Y Combinator is hosting a special event in Stockholm on April 29th. Join us and hear from: • Paul Graham & Jessica Livingston (Founders of Y Combinator) • Max Junestrand (Legora, W24) • Gustaf Alströmer (YC Partner) Apply to attend: https://lnkd.in/g_xNaf9E
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Lyle Fong 已發表感受Lyle Fong 已發表感受Excited to share that I’ve joined Gensler as a Senior Designer. Grateful for the journey that’s brought me here and for everyone who has supported and challenged me along the way. I’m looking forward to collaborating with an incredible team, pushing creative boundaries, and continuing to grow in this next chapter. Here’s to new perspectives, meaningful design, and what’s ahead.
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Lyle Fong 已發表感受Lyle Fong 已發表感受One chapter closes. A new one begins. For a decade as Co-Founder & CEO of LeanData, I had a front-row seat to a frustrating reality: Despite billions spent on sales software and automation, B2B sales hasn’t actually improved. The buying experience has arguably gotten worse. The data is sobering: Average sales quotas are effectively the same as they were in 1999, yet attainment is stagnant or declining. We’ve optimized the machinery, but the friction remains. Too many B2B deals still feel like a 1980s car dealership. When you compare the seamless transparency of buying a Tesla/EV to the average enterprise cycle, the gap is glaring. It’s also becoming unsustainably expensive. In 2026, the cost to acquire customers is at an all-time high—up 60% in just a few years. The "more humans, more friction" model has hit its limit. We are reimagining this from the ground up. In January, we closed a $3.5M+ pre-seed round from my previous investors including Jason Pressman at Copper Sky Capital, Andy Cohen, David Hartwig, Brian Melton, Ravi Mohan, Godard Abel, Matt Garman, Katy Keim, Kelvin Cheung. Introducing: Pareto Agent. We use AI Agents to deliver a white-glove, personalized experience for every B2B customer at scale. Our goal is to trigger Jevon’s Paradox: by drastically lowering the cost and friction of trade, we won’t just save money, we will drive a total transformation of how goods are exchanged in a $4T market. My CTO, Maurizio Greco, and I are looking for Founding Engineers. We have the capital and the domain expertise. Now, we need the builders. We aren’t building wrappers; we are architecting agentic workflows to solve real-world economic bottlenecks. If you want 0-to-1 ownership of a foundational pillar of the global economy, let’s talk. DM me or visit the link in the comment below: #FoundingEngineer #Startup #B2B #AI #Agents
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