Jeff Dean Invests in Sophont AI as Second Investor, Shows Early Conviction
iScienceLuvr · x · 2026-08-07
Sophont AI founder shares that Jeff Dean became the second investor. After briefly reviewing the pitch deck, he immediately invested, showing high conviction. Despite being Google's Chief Scientist, he responds quickly and helps whenever asked. The founder is grateful for his early belief and steadfast support.
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