Maura Theriault

Plaid is built to make it easier for businesses to build and scale financial products that people trust. That trust starts with knowing who you’re working with. As Plaid helps platforms onboard and support millions of businesses, verifying business identity accurately and efficiently is foundational. That’s why Plaid partners with Middesk to automate business verification during onboarding — confirming core business details, reducing manual review, and helping teams make confident risk decisions without slowing down the customer experience. Together, we help Plaid deliver faster onboarding, stronger compliance, and a more durable foundation for growth across the financial ecosystem they power. We’re proud to support Plaid as they help teams move fast while maintaining trust at scale. #KYB #KYC #AML #BEV #businessverification #financialservices #onboarding #compliance #smallbusiness #SMBs

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🌟 The SaaS world moves fast, and scaling efficiently requires strategic alignment, operational rigor, and cross-functional coordination. Fractional COOs are helping early- and mid-stage SaaS companies grow seamlessly while maintaining agility. At 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, we’re committed to 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆—spotlighting leaders who combine operational expertise with strategic insight to drive measurable results. 👋 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 Dawn Strobel, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗢𝗢 Dawn helps SaaS companies align strategic objectives with day-to-day execution, ensuring scalable growth without sacrificing agility. She specializes in operational strategy, cross-functional alignment, process optimization, and efficiency audits. Here’s what she’s known for: ✅ Operational strategy for scaling 🏷️ Cross-functional alignment 🌟 SaaS process optimization 🔎 Operational efficiency audits Dawn empowers SaaS teams to scale smarter, improve performance, and operate with clarity—turning strategy into action at every level. 🔗 Learn more about Dawn Strobel and other Fractional COO professionals for SaaS companies here: https://lnkd.in/dSzCuv-R

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🔥 These are the hottest early-stage startups in #NewYork that recently raised funding. And yes, they’re #hiring. If you’re looking to join breakout companies early, this list is for you. #startups 🧩 SuiteOp Comprehensive ops system for short-term rentals & hospitality 💰$3M ⛓️ Camp Network Layer 1 blockchain powering AI agents 💰$30M 👕 Tapstitch | Make fashion Apparel manufacturer enabling fashion entrepreneurs 💰$21.8M 🤖 Velou AI-powered data enrichment for intelligent catalogs 💰$5M 🧠 Nimblemind.ai Custom AI solutions for automation & data insights 💰$2.5M 🛍️ Subtotal Retail connectivity platform for apps & websites 💰$6.6M 🏗️ iAltA Private markets digital infrastructure 💰$20M 🌱 Row 7 Seed Company Organic seeds marketplace for unpatented crops 💰$5.3M 🏥 1m Healthtech platform for risk management & performance 💰$7.3M 🏢 Algoma Sustainable building digital architect & engineering 💰$2.3M 👶 Vivvi Childcare & early learning solutions for families & employers 💰$23.4M 🔐 zkPass zkTLS oracle for verifiable private web data 💰$12.5M 🌅 Sunset Platform to help companies shut down 💰$6.4M 🎭 Orokiah Lifestyle architecture & curated brand experiences 💰$24M 🎤 Punchup.live Content platform 💰$2.3M 🛡️ Aiceberg AI transparency, safety & compliance solutions 💰$10M 🧬 Signatur Biosciences Molecular diagnostics for cancer patients 💰$7M 🏥 World Class Health Healthcare CoE platform for employers 💰$10M 🎾 Pro Padel League Global professional padel league 💰$10M 🏡 257 Home energy insights & analytics platform 💰$9.2M 💹 South Street Securities Holdings Inc. Mortgage trading & equity finance 💰$29.5M 🤖 Kay.ai AI workforce for insurance operations 💰$3M 🚭 Quit With Jones Smoking cessation with NRT & behavioral support 💰$10M 🔒 Almanax AI-powered web3 security tools 💰$1M 🌳 Propagate Regenerative tree farming for landowners 💰$24.6M 🏠 Foyer “401k” for homeownership savings 💰$6.2M 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬? If you want to get top, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 jobs that are actually hiring from elite tech companies delivered to you, subscribe to the waitlist for our soon-to-launch newsletter: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eV-JMpw3 #hiringalert #jobalert #hiringnow #engineeringjob #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer

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Some founders reach break-even before they ever raise money. So why bring in investors at all? Eran Savir of Savyon Ventures explains the thinking. It’s not just about capital. It’s about working with people who understand the dynamics of building a company and can help navigate what comes next. The difference isn’t funding. It’s who you bring around the table. Hosted by Yoel Israel Full interview link in the comments 👇

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More than 12K companies rely on Vanta to earn and prove trust. 💪 Our CFO David Eckstein sat down with NYSE to talk about what’s powering Vanta’s momentum, and what this $150M Series D means for the road ahead. Watch the full clip here: https://bit.ly/3UrS7VA

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The role of a VC Talent Partner has changed. Matt Stephenson, Head of Tech Talent at BCV, shares with Nolan Church what it really takes to support founders in today’s market on the latest 10x Recruiting episode from Metaview: • The best recruiters in VC don’t just teach people how to fish—they recruit, close, and repeat. • When sourcing isn’t landing, the issue usually isn’t tooling. It’s trust. You have to earn the right to a candidate’s time. • And in this market, long-term relationships matter more than one-time experiences.

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Founders drive late-stage deals. Messaging is founder-dependent. Expansion relies on personal relationships. Process is missing. Board expects scale. Revenue misses mount. CRO credibility erodes. Founder dependency becomes leadership liability. The harder truth: You can’t scale GTM on founder horsepower. Pushing harder won’t fix it. Neither will hiring sales without fixing the engine. You fix it by:  → Institutionalizing GTM process and messaging  → Shifting execution from founder to team  → Driving pipeline ownership across roles  → Building leadership trust through repeatable process Because when founders carry the number, leadership accountability is already compromised.

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Struggling to keep your cap table clean and compliant as your startup scales? Managing equity without expert support can lead to costly mistakes and lost time. Founders who wait until chaos hits often face expensive legal bills and investor headaches. At CapTablePro, we partner with startups from seed to pre-IPO, offering proactive, white-glove equity management that keeps your cap table audit-ready and your team empowered. For example, one early-stage startup we supported avoided a $50,000 legal cleanup by staying proactive with our expert guidance. The takeaway: partnering with an equity administration expert isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity to protect your company's future and focus on growth. Are you ready to move from chaos to confidence with your equity management?

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We’re thrilled to share that Usul (YC S24) has raised $3.3M in Seed funding led by Scout Ventures with participation from BVVC, Teamworthy Ventures, True Ventures, Y Combinator and more. Usul is the modern platform for defense contract capture and federal growth. Our customers have won hundreds of millions in defense contracts for capabilities across Air, Land, Maritime, AI/ML and more. When Oliver Gomez, Joonghyun Lee and I joined forces during Stanford’s Hacking 4 Defense class, we interviewed 300+ defense companies to intimately understand how difficult it is for national security solutions to get deployed quickly at scale. In normal capital markets this is called dead weight loss. In warfighting, this costs lives. We're building an elite team of hackers and defense enthusiasts in San Francisco. If you’re interested in powering the next 1000 defense primes, email us at founders@usul.com or dm me. Read more about our journey in Erin O'Brien's Tectonic article below in the comments. Lastly, thank you to our amazing cap table for joining the ship. Bradley C. Harrison, Cody H., Nate George, Zach Beecher, Michael Keane, Joe Musselman, Gene Ebersole, Nick Nowlin, Thomas Lehrman, Stephen Schmalhofer, Michael Montano, Gustaf Alströmer 🇺🇦, Jared Friedman, Steve Blank, Jacqueline Tame, Jack Shanahan, Peter Newell, Steve Weinstein, Jeff Decker, Ivan Kirigin, Jeff Heitzman, Keith W. Gibson, CFCM, SCPM, John Tincoff, Michael Malis, Austen Allred, Tom Hsieh, Donald Donckers

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We’re pleased to announce that Saasential LLC has partnered with Sellinger, an AI-powered platform that automates and personalizes inbound sales engagement. At Saasential LLC, we help fintech and API-first companies modernize their growth stack, from data enrichment and outreach to full-cycle client onboarding. Partnering with SellingerAI was a natural next step. The platform automates early-stage conversations, qualifies leads, and books meetings automatically, allowing teams to scale engagement without compromising quality. This collaboration also forms a logical prelude to the API Astrolab. Once a prospect books a meeting, the Astrolab enables sales and solution engineers to visually present complex API or platform workflows, turning that qualified interest into a clear, confident buying decision. Combined, these platforms define the next generation of growth infrastructure, a seamless bridge from AI-driven discovery to human-led conversion for fintech and API-first innovators. Explore SellingerAI here: https://lnkd.in/eif3yhyM Explore API Astrolab here: www.apiastrolab.com To see how the entire stack works in practice, book a meeting with me here: https://lnkd.in/efsyzWR3 #SalesAutomation #InboundSales #AI #Fintech #APIs #BusinessDevelopment #Saasential #APIAstrolab

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BlackCube Labs is now operating as a signal layer for early-stage funding. Following our selection into the Boardy Ventures Deal Partner ecosystem, we're extending our role beyond product and AI strategy, into founder-to-capital alignment. Boardy Ventures is an AI-led venture platform that has already engaged with: • 8,000+ founders • 1,000+ investors • $20B+ in fundraising activity But access alone isn't the advantage. At BlackCube Labs, we've built an agentic founder intake workflow designed to evaluate alignment before exposure. Our approach is guided by clear venture decision criteria: • Founder quality and intent • Problem depth and solution credibility • Responsible, human-centric AI ethos • Network leverage fit • Stage and fundraising readiness Only founders who pass this credibility filter are introduced to Boardy Ventures. Why this matters 👇 Because capital access without signal creates noise. And noise hurts founders. Through this ecosystem, pre-seed and seed startups can now access: • Strategic product and AI thinking • A credibility-first fundraising pathway • AI-powered investor matching based on real signal This is not about volume. It’s about building companies that deserve to scale. If you're a founder preparing to raise and care about: • Strong foundations • Ethical, scalable AI • Smart access to capital You're in the right ecosystem. Follow BlackCube Labs or reach out to learn how the process works. — BlackCube Labs Signal over noise. Values before hype. #startupfunding #boardy #blackcubelabs

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