Rick Grinnell

VC focused on all things AI-related, with a focus on security. Avid musician - keyboards, guitar and more!

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

I rarely put anything personal here, but I had to share Zander's recital from Saturday, performing Beethoven's Pathetique (Piano Sonata No. 8). It's 20 min long, so jump to 18:30 if you want to see my favorite part. He was really amazing!

https://t.co/Mmq7gMnbEC

#beethoven

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

While I couldn’t namedrop portfolio companies in the article, I do want to highlight that @GetNametag led by
@aaronpa delivers the solution to these recent attacks!

[Glasswing Ventures @GlasswingVC]

Ransomware attacks are becoming more prevalent and lucrative for hackers. Read @rickgrinnell 's latest article in @CIOonline to learn how identity technology can help solve these issues at scale. https://t.co/yODJ1brRwZ

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

This type of attack is becoming more and more common - and so easy to prevent with @GetNametag . . .
https://t.co/qkWlfpzV62
@GlasswingVC

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

So thrilled to congratulate Kleida on being honored as @BosBizJournal 40 Under 40 rising star! Her expertise in enterprise AI and security is making a significant impact on Boston’s tech scene! #BBJ40Under40 https://t.co/UuxJcUPdGt

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

One of very best ever - both singer and person. So happy to have seen him in concert twice. Such great memories!

[Tony Bennett @itstonybennett]

Thank you to all the fans, friends and colleagues of Tony’s who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy. 🧵(1/1)

[Allure Security @AllureSecurity]

What does it really take to stop scams upstream - before they happen?

Evaluating web pages in mass, before they can reach customers.

@AllureSecurity CEO Josh Shaul explains how we are able to make this happen:

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Great discussion led by Carol and Joe - and including some of our favorite founders and executives! @GlasswingVC

[Sarah Fay @sarahfayboston]

Glasswing discussion about the power of the platform with Carol Meyers and Joe Caprio - huge value for founders! ⁦@GlasswingVC⁩

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Was wonderful to meet and listen to the the motivating talk from @MassLtGov yesterday at the @GlasswingVC Annual Summit at #MIT! @GlasswingVC @rudina11

[Rudina Seseri @rudina11]

Such a pleasure to host @MassLtGov at our 2023 @GlasswingVC Annual Summit.

Thank you for your leadership and thoughtful words of inspiration!

cc: @rickgrinnell

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Congrats to the @NoeticCyber team!

[Noetic Cyber (Aquired by Rapid7) @NoeticCyber]

A great night for the Noetic Cyber team at the #SCawards in London on Tuesday. 'Best Risk Management' and 'Best Emerging Technology'! Our thanks to SC Media UK and all of the judges. We're delighted to be recognized in such great company!
https://t.co/SFIm9AAYQE

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

A great interview with Kleida!!! Take a listen!

[Glasswing Ventures @GlasswingVC]

🌟 The team at @AllRaise sat down with @Kleida_Martiro to learn about her promotion to partner and her dedication to educating the next generation of diverse VCs 🌍🤝
https://t.co/Vw2adgpibe #PartnerPromotion #DiversityInVC #NextGenLeaders #InspiringJourney

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Exciting news today as we welcome @telmai1 to the Glasswing family – Congratulations on your $5.5M Seed round! https://t.co/X09tRfx0Di #VC #AI #Startups #Funding #TechRevolution

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

A great conversation and insights from @rudina11 and @dalev

[Rudina Seseri @rudina11]

I had a great time with @dalev talking about artificial intelligence, the competitive landscape in generative AI, supporting founders, and developments in venture investing!

📻 Listen in the Lessons from a Startup Life podcast

🔗 link in 🧵

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Generative AI has people asking: what are we to make of it all? And more specifically, how do cybersecurity teams deal with tech that may pose serious security & privacy risks?  I look at the good, bad & scary in my latest article via @CIOonline: https://t.co/OrLIdFet2X

[Rudina Seseri @rudina11]

In @BusinessInsider from @meliarobin https://t.co/cQjgsRD0OW

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Congratulations to Kleida!!! Truly one of the brightest stars in the industry. And such a key component of Glasswing's success in the AI and Frontier Tech arenas. We are so lucky to have her on the team, and such a well-deserved promotion!!! @Kleida_Martiro @GlasswingVC

[Glasswing Ventures @GlasswingVC]

We're thrilled to announce that @Kleida_Martiro has been promoted to Partner! Her extensive experience and network in AI, security, and frontier technology have helped identify and support the most promising early-stage AI companies. https://t.co/WMsfSyXkXo

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

@dolce_kyle @rudina11 @Vlad_S @Kleida_Martiro @CIOonline Next stop Coachella!

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

Great article from @rudina11, @Vlad_S & @Kleida_Martiro on “Generative AI: A paradigm shift in enterprise and startup opportunities,” via @CIOonline https://t.co/8nj1lXZozK

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

So thrilled to welcome @TrustleSecurity to the Glasswing family – Congratulations on your Series Seed financing of $6M #VC #AI #cloudsecurity - and thrilled to be working with Emiliano Berenbaum and the team! https://t.co/j0tIpaLjql

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

@rudina11 @sarahfayboston @sarahfayboston and Carol Meyers are also on my shout out list!

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

And Zeina, you inspire me and make me a better person every day of the year! @GlasswingVC

[Rick Grinnell @rickgrinnell]

On #IWD2023 I'd like to highlight the women who have inspired me and helped to put my life, career and family in such an amazing place - @rudina11, @marthagray, @Armored_Jewels, Donna Cowan, Paula Long, and most importantly Zeina Talje!