THOUGHTFUL READS1️⃣ Google, the investor The tech giant's earnings for the first quarter of 2026 reflected its position not only as an AI winner but also as a savvy investor. It reported net income of US$62.6 billion for the March quarter, and more than half of that came from unrealized gains on equity positions - of which SpaceX and Anthropic were likely the overwhelming contributors. This piece from MarketWatch explores this - and what it means - in more detail. 2️⃣ Look to the future The World Economic Forum has launched The Future of Venture Capital: Unlocking Liquidity and Growth, a report that brings together industry leaders to identify collaborative opportunities that can strengthen the global VC ecosystem and fuel innovation worldwide. Check it out here. 3️⃣ Making the most of the CVC boom Japan's corporate VC landscape has seen a lot of growth, but there's still a lot holding it back. Investors will need to overcome the challenges of conservative governance, weak labor mobility, and the fear of failure to propel the country to the global tech stage. This article from Global Venturing goes deeper. 4️⃣ One year with AI In this episode of the Pioneers of AI podcast, journalist Joanna Stern looks back at her one year with the tech. She embedded AI into every aspect of her life: her doctor appointments, her kids' toys, and even her romantic relationships. Now she shares what she learned from the experience. 5️⃣ Efficiency vs. resilience In our world today, everything is about efficiency. But these efficient systems don't have room for error, so when something goes wrong, things get chaotic quickly. This piece from the Sloan Management Review offers insights into how we can build resilience into business operations to manage the disruptions that will inevitably come our way. |