The Human Stack: Cashing In on Community at Our High-Stakes Holiday Evening

Blog Posts
Dec 3, 2025
ByRich Scudellari

The Human Stack: Cashing In on Community at Our High-Stakes Holiday Evening

In an age where AI and automation are rapidly reshaping the world around us, one thing remains irreplaceable: genuine human connection. The future is being built by people, and the collective support, insight, and grit of a strong network are the ultimate competitive advantage.

This ethos is why our annual holiday party is such an important tradition. It is a moment to bring together every crucial contributor to our firm and our founders' success: our limited partners, our talented service providers, and friends of the firm—everyone who consistently "drops pennies in the jar" to help our portfolio companies thrive.

This year, we leaned into the spirit of spontaneous engagement with a casino theme. A great game is the perfect medium for people to connect; it encourages everyone to "play a hand" together, fostering spontaneous conversation and collaboration that naturally breaks the ice. When you’re focused on the thrill of a game while talking, barriers to conversation drop, and genuine connection happens.

Ultimately, this celebration is a powerful reminder of what we are truly building: an interconnected community where the power of the network is the real jackpot. Thank you to our entire community for making this year a success and for continuing to show up for one another. We are truly all-in on you.

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