@oliverlibby.bsky.social
Every platform that hosts young users carries a responsibility: to detect harmful behavior and give parents and guardians tools they can trust.
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse
From deepfakes to end-to-end encrypted chats, the NSPCC warns predators are exploiting new tools faster than families and regulators can respond.
www.fastcompany.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Every platform that hosts young users carries a responsibility: to detect harmful behavior and give parents and guardians tools they can trust.
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
I don't believe that technology is inherently bad. But without ethics and oversight, it can empower predators as much as it empowers progress.
#TechEthics
In just three years since ChatGPT launched, we’ve seen new strategies emerge at a pace unlike anything before.
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
How Generative AI Is Reshaping Venture Capital
Recent interviews with seven prominent venture capitalists reveal an evolving landscape for both VC firms and startups. AI is now involved in virtually every tech investment they consider; it’s also shaping startup pitches themselves as well as required funding levels. There are even hints that the structure of VC firms may evolve in the future. But some aspects of entrepreneurial and VC work are
hbr.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In just three years since ChatGPT launched, we’ve seen new strategies emerge at a pace unlike anything before.
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
Building with speed matters, but so does building with an eye on real-world impact. The startups that will see success are the ones that combine technology with execution.
\#VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we're actively engaged.
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At H/L Ventures, we're actively engaged.
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
By rolling up our sleeves alongside founders, we build the kind of trust that lasts long after a funding round closes.
Supporting founders through the full spectrum of growth is how we make both the mission and the business stronger.
#FounderSupport
Thank you @pkcapitol.bsky.social for sharing this great story about #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention
The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thank you @pkcapitol.bsky.social for sharing this great story about #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
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Meet the author who coined a 4-word rejoinder to MAGA that’s embraced by @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Meet the author who coined a 4-word rejoinder to MAGA that’s embraced by @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
“There’s something unifying when we are asked to do something together, and building a strong floor, no ceiling is just like that,” Oliver Libby tells me.
He’s not a consultant or pollster. ….
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…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention
The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
…. Jeffries:
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“Strong floor & no ceiling. That’s what we believe in as Democrats. That when you work hard and play by the rules in the United States of America, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can achieve.”
Read about @oliverlibby.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Check this out for the quick core argument behind #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
"What does Strong Floor, No Ceiling actually mean?"
Thanks to P&T Knitwear for helping us launch our book all about reigniting the #AmericanDream. @oliverlibby.bsky.social shares what sits behind the name.
#booklaunch #SFNC #jointhemovement #radicalmoderate
Thanks to P&T Knitwear for helping us launch our book all about reigniting the #AmericanDream. @oliverlibby.bsky.social shares what sits behind the name.
#booklaunch #SFNC #jointhemovement #radicalmoderate
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Check this out for the quick core argument behind #StrongFloorNoCeiling!
Unlike traditional ESG, impact investing creates positive outcomes for people and the planet while generating financial returns.
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
What Is Impact Investing? How Is It Different From ESG?
If global finance is turning away from ethical investing strategies in the “anti-woke” era, at least one corner of the industry didn’t get the memo.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Unlike traditional ESG, impact investing creates positive outcomes for people and the planet while generating financial returns.
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
At H/L Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand how founders and investors can align good values and strong integrity with market performance.
#ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital
Founders spend too long explaining the problem and not enough time showing the solution.
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Founders spend too long explaining the problem and not enough time showing the solution.
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
At H/L Ventures, we decide quickly if a problem is worth solving. What matters is how clearly you can show execution, differentiation, and business fundamentals.
#Startups #VC
This research is a reminder of responsibility. The promise of AI-assisted mental health support is clear, but the risks are equally profound when these systems operate without embedded ethical frameworks.
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
AI chatbots often violate ethical standards in mental health contexts
A new study shows that even when prompted to use therapy techniques, AI chatbots often violate professional ethics. Their responses can reinforce negative beliefs and fail to appropriately handle user crises.
www.psypost.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This research is a reminder of responsibility. The promise of AI-assisted mental health support is clear, but the risks are equally profound when these systems operate without embedded ethical frameworks.
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Alignment with human ethics must be designed into new technology from the start.
#AIEthics
Thrilled to be featured in Tech:NYC’s VC Spotlight!
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
VC Spotlight: Oliver Libby, Cofounding Managing Partner, H/L Ventures — Tech:NYC Blog
We caught up with H/L Ventures’ Oliver Libby to discuss his career, who he hopes picks up his book, the most common mistake he sees from founders when pitching to investors, and much more.
www.blog.technyc.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thrilled to be featured in Tech:NYC’s VC Spotlight!
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
The piece traces my non-traditional path into venture capital. From growing up surrounded by science and service to eventually building H/L Ventures with a focus on founder support and social impact.
#SocialImpact
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It’s official! #StrongFloorNoCeiling launches today. We chose Veterans day because service means something: believing in something bigger than yourself. That’s what this book is about. Shared responsibility and a stronger foundation for all of us.
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It’s official! #StrongFloorNoCeiling launches today. We chose Veterans day because service means something: believing in something bigger than yourself. That’s what this book is about. Shared responsibility and a stronger foundation for all of us.
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
www.amazon.com/Strong-Floor...
The line between real and rendered is blurring faster than ever. From virtual models on runways to deepfake spokespeople, synthetic influencers are becoming a force in marketing. The question for leaders AND regulators: how do you harness this tech without eroding trust? @FastCompany
#Deepfakes
#Deepfakes
Synthetic influencers and deepfake spokespeople
The need to balance reach, authenticity, and compliance online.
www.fastcompany.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The line between real and rendered is blurring faster than ever. From virtual models on runways to deepfake spokespeople, synthetic influencers are becoming a force in marketing. The question for leaders AND regulators: how do you harness this tech without eroding trust? @FastCompany
#Deepfakes
#Deepfakes
So excited to launch Strong Floor, No Ceiling next week, on Amazon and any book retailer you like! Let’s reignite the #AmericanDream from the #RadicalCenter and build a Strong Floor and No Ceiling for our country!! 7 years in the making and coming to you on Tuesday!
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So excited to launch Strong Floor, No Ceiling next week, on Amazon and any book retailer you like! Let’s reignite the #AmericanDream from the #RadicalCenter and build a Strong Floor and No Ceiling for our country!! 7 years in the making and coming to you on Tuesday!
Today is Election Day. In my new book Strong Floor, No Ceiling, I write about how shared responsibility creates lasting prosperity.
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today is Election Day. In my new book Strong Floor, No Ceiling, I write about how shared responsibility creates lasting prosperity.
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
Vote. Be heard. And when you do, remember how the choices we make now ripple into the future we’re building together.
#ElectionDay #StrongFloorNoCeiling
By using qubits to process multiple possibilities at once, quantum computing promises breakthroughs in drug discovery, finance, and cybersecurity.
Entrepreneurs are exploring this new technology. Those who build an early understanding will shape future innovation. @FastCompany
#Data
Entrepreneurs are exploring this new technology. Those who build an early understanding will shape future innovation. @FastCompany
#Data
Quantum computing is the next AI: are you ready for it?
Quantum computing is a paradigm shift poised to redefine problem-solving, innovation, and competitive landscapes.
www.fastcompany.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
By using qubits to process multiple possibilities at once, quantum computing promises breakthroughs in drug discovery, finance, and cybersecurity.
Entrepreneurs are exploring this new technology. Those who build an early understanding will shape future innovation. @FastCompany
#Data
Entrepreneurs are exploring this new technology. Those who build an early understanding will shape future innovation. @FastCompany
#Data
At Resolution, we don’t use the word mentor. We’re GUIDES.
I like to think of it as walking side-by-side.
I’ve built businesses, but our Fellows constantly show me new paths.
Partnership transcends hierarchy. That’s where real learning happens.
#ResolutionProject
I like to think of it as walking side-by-side.
I’ve built businesses, but our Fellows constantly show me new paths.
Partnership transcends hierarchy. That’s where real learning happens.
#ResolutionProject
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
At Resolution, we don’t use the word mentor. We’re GUIDES.
I like to think of it as walking side-by-side.
I’ve built businesses, but our Fellows constantly show me new paths.
Partnership transcends hierarchy. That’s where real learning happens.
#ResolutionProject
I like to think of it as walking side-by-side.
I’ve built businesses, but our Fellows constantly show me new paths.
Partnership transcends hierarchy. That’s where real learning happens.
#ResolutionProject
As António Guterres asked at the UN General Assembly: “What kind of world do we choose to build together?”
Entrepreneurs can answer that by building businesses for good, tackling root problems, creating shared prosperity, and protecting communities and the planet. The time to act is now.
#Impact
Entrepreneurs can answer that by building businesses for good, tackling root problems, creating shared prosperity, and protecting communities and the planet. The time to act is now.
#Impact
Rethinking Entrepreneurship: A Systems Change Approach to Shared Prosperity and Sustainability | MIT Sloan
mitsloan.mit.edu
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As António Guterres asked at the UN General Assembly: “What kind of world do we choose to build together?”
Entrepreneurs can answer that by building businesses for good, tackling root problems, creating shared prosperity, and protecting communities and the planet. The time to act is now.
#Impact
Entrepreneurs can answer that by building businesses for good, tackling root problems, creating shared prosperity, and protecting communities and the planet. The time to act is now.
#Impact
I grew up surrounded by teachers. And it is clear to me that education lights the way. It drives mobility and democracy itself.
Yet America is falling behind. I discuss the future of US education policy in my new book, Strong Floor, No Ceiling (out 11/11). www.strongfloornoceiling.us
#BookLaunch
Yet America is falling behind. I discuss the future of US education policy in my new book, Strong Floor, No Ceiling (out 11/11). www.strongfloornoceiling.us
#BookLaunch
October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I grew up surrounded by teachers. And it is clear to me that education lights the way. It drives mobility and democracy itself.
Yet America is falling behind. I discuss the future of US education policy in my new book, Strong Floor, No Ceiling (out 11/11). www.strongfloornoceiling.us
#BookLaunch
Yet America is falling behind. I discuss the future of US education policy in my new book, Strong Floor, No Ceiling (out 11/11). www.strongfloornoceiling.us
#BookLaunch
My grandfather taught me Per aspera ad astra (through hardship to the stars).
Setbacks are part of the journey. What matters is how you handle them.
As a leader, I hold responsibilities to my team, those who believe in me, and to myself.
Know when it’s check, not checkmate.
#PerAsperaAdAstra
Setbacks are part of the journey. What matters is how you handle them.
As a leader, I hold responsibilities to my team, those who believe in me, and to myself.
Know when it’s check, not checkmate.
#PerAsperaAdAstra
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
My grandfather taught me Per aspera ad astra (through hardship to the stars).
Setbacks are part of the journey. What matters is how you handle them.
As a leader, I hold responsibilities to my team, those who believe in me, and to myself.
Know when it’s check, not checkmate.
#PerAsperaAdAstra
Setbacks are part of the journey. What matters is how you handle them.
As a leader, I hold responsibilities to my team, those who believe in me, and to myself.
Know when it’s check, not checkmate.
#PerAsperaAdAstra