The No Cap Newsletter (025)
A biweekly newsletter by the RippleX Fellowship covering key program insights and updates, industry news/events, fellow spotlights, and internships/jobs.
🌊 About the RippleX Fellowship
The RippleX Fellowship is a remote 12-week program powered by Ripple Ventures that connects students across North America, providing them with valuable coaching, resources, and networking opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in startup building and venture capital.
Learn more about our program at our RippleX Fellowship website!
Are you a student or first-time founder building in the B2B SaaS space? Check out our RippleX Fellow Fund!
Enroll in our free, public, online course here.
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🎉 Cohort 14 Announcement
Cohort 14 is here! We’re excited to introduce you to our incredible new RippleX fellows 🤩
With a rich history spanning over four years and 13 successful cohorts, the RippleX Fellowship has been instrumental in shaping the careers of over 325 alumni. Cohort 14 proudly has a representation of 50% gender diversity and around 80% ethnic diversity 🙌
This cohort, we have a heavier founder representation, with approximately 70% of our cohort being founders and the remaining being aspiring VCs or founders. Cohort 14 also features many universities and colleges across Canada and the US, with 14 schools represented! 🥳
Learn more about Cohort 14 and meet our fellows here ✨
📰 The Latest News in AI
Let’s dive into some of the latest developments in AI! Learn more about Google’s new AI-powered features and Europe’s efforts to regulate AI 👇
☀️ Google’s New Summer Search Features
Google has announced several new AI-powered search features aimed at enhancing user experiences during summer ⛱️
These features include an update to Google Lens, which can now identify skin conditions based on images of affected areas. Google Maps will also receive an expansion with AI technology that combines images to create immersive experiences. Additionally, Google plans to introduce conversational AI integration for shopping and travel, and a tool that uses generative AI to allow users to preview clothing on various models 👕
These updates reflect Google's ongoing efforts to incorporate AI advancements into its search offerings, as it faces competition from Microsoft's Bing chatbot powered by OpenAI. Read more here!
🧑⚖️ The European Parliament’s AI Act
Europe took a step toward AI regulations last week with a European Parliament vote on the AI Act, a proposed law that would establish requirements for AI manufacturers and users based on the level of risk involved 🧐
The draft law specifically prohibits AI systems that are considered an "unacceptable risk," including real-time facial recognition and remote biometric identification systems. It also defines "high-risk" AI as systems that have a negative impact on safety or fundamental rights in various domains such as toys, cars, medical devices, law enforcement, and border control.
The draft emphasizes the need for thorough assessment of high-risk AI systems before they enter the market and throughout their operational lifespan. Read an overview of the AI Act here and access the complete draft law here 📝
📰 Internship & Job Opportunities
Let’s get you hired! Here are some internships and new grad jobs hiring now 👀
🚀 Internships
Investment Intern @ 20VC
Field Marketing Intern @ Snowflake
Product Knowledge Intern @ Tesla
Software Engineer Intern @ Parallel Systems
Sales Enablement Content Intern @ PrimePay
Marketing Intern @ Highspot
Software Engineer Intern @ Internet Brands
Data & Analytics Summer Intern @ Compass
🧑💻 Jobs
Investment Associate @ Pantera Capital
Investment Associate, Social Impact Accelerators @ Techstars
Investment Associate @ Konvoy Ventures
Associate @ NorthZone
Sustainability, Associate / Senior Associate @ Yamaha Motor Ventures
Financial Operations Analyst @ Greycroft
Financial Analyst, Fitbit @ Google
Marketing Operations Analyst @ DocuSign
Systems Engineer @ Deloitte
🤗 Stay in Touch
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Email ➡️ Have questions about this edition of the No Cap Newsletter? Please reach out to Isabelle at isabelle@rippleventures.com or Katie at katie@rippleventures.com 🙌