Today, Terra Industries, Africa’s first modern defense prime, is out of stealth. Founded by ambitious repeat entrepreneurs, a competitive physicist and a Navy veteran UAV engineer, Terra is fast emerging as a critical institution in advancing the security and prosperity of the continent.
Since the advent of Silicon Valley, we’ve seen six major technological waves: “Electronic Tools,” “Semiconductor,” “Enterprise,” “Telecom,” “Consumer”, and “Smart Enterprise.” We can now add a seventh: AI Applications & Services.
In a few short years, AI has revolutionized software engineering, writing, and entertainment. Waymo’s autonomous fleet now captures over 27% of rideshare trips in San Francisco, and self-driving Teslas on American streets are multiplying at breakneck speed. Everything, even the DMV, seems to be getting better and faster with AI.
Apollo and 8VC Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate the American Industrial Renaissance
Meritocracy is the essence of the American Dream, but in reality, it’s much easier for employers to spot prestige than proficiency. That’s why we’re building MeritFirst with Sam Lessin and Zack Ganieany, and helping a fast-growing community of top companies systematically assess real-world ability.
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